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Display screen equipment, commonly referred to as DSE is prevalent across all sectors and its use is increasing. This course covers traditional DSE, including the workstation, chair, keyboard and monitor, as well as discussing mobile DSE such as a laptops and tablets. The risks of incorrect DSE use are covered and how to mitigate the risks by making small adjustments and implementing healthy work habits.
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With the Health and Safety Executive estimating that past asbestos exposure kills 4,500 people a year, it is crucial to understand how to mitigate the risk of asbestos exposure. This course explains the types of asbestos that may have been used and the likely materials and locations. It explains how asbestos enters the body and the diseases it causes. Completing this course enables people with the knowledge of how to act correctly if asbestos is uncovered. The course uses videos and interactive exercises to improve understanding and knowledge retention.
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COSHH is the common acronym for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and is an important piece of health and safety legislation. In this course, the legislation and regulations relating to COSHH are covered, including the symbols used to warn of the presence of hazardous substances. The course also covers how harmful substances can enter the body and the actions that can be taken to mitigate the risks. This includes the hierarchy of control measures and conducting risk assessments.
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Food safety is about working in a safe and hygienic way to ensure that the food handled, prepared or served is fit to be eaten and will not cause illness. Safe food is food that is not contaminated physically, chemically, microbiologically or with allergens. This course explores those four types of contamination in detail, exploring the causes and contamination and the measures taken to mitigate the risks. It then explains how food safety is enforced and the food handlers legal responsibilities to comply with the many pieces of legislation and regulation. The course uses videos, interactive exercises and knowledge checks throughout to bring the topic to life.
