The workplace is a large part of our everyday lives. It’s where many of us spend a third of our day. So, it’s important for that space to remain clean and safe – both for efficiency reasons, but also – more importantly- for health and safety reasons.
Courses in Collection
The Importance of Workplace Housekeeping
Workplace Inspections
Near Misses and Workplace Safety
The Role of Hygine in the Workplace
Washing Your Hands
Module 1 :The Importance of Workplace Housekeeping
Good housekeeping practices are a vital part of keeping every workplace safe from everyday hazards. But what is housekeeping? And what sort of accidents could be caused by not following good housekeeping practices? Well, luckily, this course can help your teams answer those questions.
Topic's covered :
The benefits of good workplace housekeeping
Everyday risks and hazards in the workplace
How to adopt techniques to ensure good housekeeping practices
Module 2 :Workplace Inspections
Inspection. It’s a word that can induce fear and dread in even the most careful workers, right? No one likes having someone with a clipboard and a stony face standing over them as they work.
But there’s no need to worry. Workplace safety inspections are a really useful tool for everyone.
Topic's covered :
The need for, and benefits of, regular workplace inspections
The 4 types of workplace inspections
How to create checklists to help prepare for inspections
How to encourage teams to think creatively
Have you seen those reality TV shows, where footage from dash cams or cell phones shows people having lucky escapes? Things like a lightning bolt or tornado just missing a house? These near misses are terrifying.
But surprisingly, near misses in the workplace happen frequently. And, while they might not be as extreme, they can still be dangerous.
Topic's covered :
What is considered a near miss
How to report near misses
Techniques to help create a workplace safety culture
Module 4 :The Role of Hygine in the Workplace
Picture the scene: You arrive at the office and need to use a spare desk. One desk has empty candy wrappers and cups on it. There are crumbs all over the keyboard, the computer screen is covered in finger marks, and there’s a piece of gum stuck to the chair. The other desk is spotless, and even has screen wipes. Which desk do you choose? Chances are, you’d pick the cleaner one, right? Because it looks more hygienic.
Good hygiene practices in the workplace are vital for every worker, in any business.
Topic's covered :
Why good personal hygiene is important at work
The role of working area cleanliness in workplace safety
How to reduce the risks of hygiene hazards
Module 5 :Washing Your Hands
Take a look at your hands. How do they look? Clean or dirty? If you answered, “Clean,” well done! But how clean are they really? Even though they look clean, getting rid of all those nasty germs and bacteria is harder than it sounds, and might take a bit of extra work.
Good hand hygiene plays a crucial role in stopping the spread of bacteria and germs.
Topic's covered :
The importance of good hand hygiene
When you should wash your hands
How to adopt effective hand-washing techniques
