A new employee may know how to do the job but still have questions about the workplace. Who should they tell if they spot a hazard? Where can they find the protective equipment they need? What should they do if the alarm goes off?
Workplace Health and Safety Awareness is the first of four modules in IBTC’s Occupational Health and Safety Short Course. It covers the health and safety duties of employers and employees, what people need to know before entering a work area, and everyday topics such as personal protective equipment (PPE), housekeeping and emergency procedures.
One way to make a staff induction more useful is to walk through the work area with the new employee. Show them where to find the equipment and information covered in the induction, and ask who they’d contact if they noticed something unsafe. That gives you a chance to clear up any confusion before they start.
Completing this module earns you 5 SAIOSH CPD points.
