Learn the fundamentals of occupational accident investigation and prevention in this free online course. This introductory course offers a general overview of accident prevention and investigation procedures in various occupational settings. By taking this course, you will equip yourself with the knowledge of the methods used to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace. You will also learn about the levels of risk control laid out by the pyramid of the 'hierarchy of controls' followed by techniques to reduce workplace accidents.
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Identify different reasons why accidents happen in the workplace • Indicate the industries with the highest risk of workplace injuries • Evaluate the methods by which accidents in the workplace can be prevented • Outline the common workplace injuries across various industries • Establish the importance of knowing the workplace hazards • Recognise the correct technique for lifting heavy objects in the workplace • Identify the three levels of causes of accidents • Indicate the roles and responsibilities of investigators regarding accidents in a workplace • Analyse the six different levels of the pyramid of ‘hierarchy of controls’ • Outline the role of personal protective equipment PPE in the workplace • Recall various steps to reduce workplace-related accident injuries at the level of employees and organisations • Recognise the different aspects of safety and wellness programmes in organisations |
| Course Code | 402 |
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