Welcome to your learning on Display Screen Equipment (DSE) health and safety in the workplace.
This module is designed to give you an overview of good DSE practice at work, and by the end of the module you will be able to:
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Explain what DSE is and why it is important
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Identify the risks of using DSE
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Set up your workstation and influence your working environment to minimise risk
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Be proactive about monitoring risk
The majority of public sector employees work in an office setting, so we will focus on this environment during the module.
This course is a template to build all other courses from
This module will help you to:
- Understand the disability provisions of the Equality Act 2010
- Recognise how to provide access to goods, facilities and services for disabled people
- Communicate with and assist disabled customers
- Find out what duties are in place for service providers
Welcome to your learning on Display Screen Equipment (DSE) health and safety in the workplace.
This module is designed to give you an overview of good DSE practice at work, and by the end of the module you will be able to:
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Explain what DSE is and why it is important
-
Identify the risks of using DSE
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Set up your workstation and influence your working environment to minimise risk
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Be proactive about monitoring risk
The majority of public sector employees work in an office setting, so we will focus on this environment during the module.
Did you know that an estimated 2 million people in the UK have an addiction to some form of substance?This module aims to raise your awareness of drugs and alcohol looking at recommended guidelines for alcohol consumption, useful tips for cutting back as well as the more common drug types and their side effects and symptoms.We will also provide sources of support for individuals and employers with information on the early warning signs that someone is developing a substance misuse problem and how to deal with it.
Welcome to your learning on fire safety in the workplace.
This module is designed to give you an overview of good fire safety practice at work; identifying potential fire risks to yourself and colleagues, explaining what to do on hearing a fire alarm and describing types of fire-fighting equipment and how to use them.
The majority of public sector employees work in an office setting, so we will focus on this environment during the module.
Welcome to the Councils e-learning course for Fire Wardens. This course aims to give you a wide range of knowledge that will enable you to be effective in your role of Fire Warden.
This course is supported by a short practical training session. You will have chance to book yourself onto one of these sessions at the end of the course.
After completing this module you will be able to:
- Identify potential dangers to yourself and your colleagues
- Set up and use your workstation correctly
- Discuss the concept of personal health and safety
- Outline your organisation's Health and Safety policies
This course will act as a good overview for those who have completed the Health & Safety Induction and require refresher training.
Welcome to the Healthy Lifestyles module.
A healthy lifestyle can have many benefits in terms of your physical and mental well-being. In this module we will look at the benefits of physical activity and a healthy balanced diet as well as examining ways of maintaining a healthy weight.
By implementing some of these changes now you will reap the benefits in years to come.
Did you know that failing to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people could mean we are acting unlawfully? This could result in a court case, a fine and negative publicity for the Council.
This short e-learning guide will explain when and why adjustments are sometimes necessary. It will help you to provide the best possible service to customers with disabilities.
This module is designed to give you an overview of management responsibilities with respect to health and safety laws and policies that affect you and your team.
The majority of public sector employees work in an office setting, so we will focus on this environment during the module. If you work in an environment where special rules apply to good health and safety practice, additional training should be provided to you and your team. Ask the Health and Safety Section for details.
1 in 4 of us will experience mental illness at some point which means it is likely you know someone who is currently experiencing problems. Would you know how to spot the tell-tale signs of someone who is stressed or depressed and would you know where to get help?
This module aims to raise your awareness of mental health issues and will look at some of the more common problems as well as the causes of mental health illness, stigma and discrimination and where to access help and support.
Welcome to your learning on health and safety in the office.
This module is designed to give you an introductory overview of good health and safety practice in the office workplace.
If you have any questions that relate to a specific health and safety issue in your office, talk to your manager.
Welcome to the Smoking Awareness module.
Most of us know that smoking is bad for us but do we really understand the effect that cigarettes have on our health?
This module will look at the health effects of smoking as well as the dangers of second hand smoke.
We will look at why people smoke and the benefits of quitting as well as offering support and advice to help you kick the habit.
It should take you around 15 minutes to complete this module.