8 Modules
The complete course consists of 8 video modules and 1 PDF manual which include self-assessment
Module 1 – Information Signs
• Identify green information safety signs most commonly found in the workplace
• Understand the application of green safety signs in the workplace
• Respond correctly to the different green safety signs
Module 2 – Compulsory Signs
• Identify blue compulsory action and personal protective equipment safety signs most commonly found in the workplace
• Understand the application of blue safety signs in the workplace
• Respond correctly to the different safety signs
• Understand the importance of personal protective equipment
• Understand the applications of personal protective equipment
Module 3 – Prohibition Signs
• Identify red circle compulsory action safety signs most commonly found in the workplace
• Understand the application of red circle safety signs in the workplace
• Respond correctly to the different red circle safety signs
Module 4 – Warning Signs
• Identify yellow and black safety signs most commonly found in the workplace
• Understand the application of yellow and black safety signs in the workplace
• Understand the different dangers these signs depict
• Respond correctly to the different yellow and black safety signs
Module 5 – Fire Safety Signs
• Identify red and white fire safety signs most commonly found in the workplace
• Understand the application of red and white safety signs in the workplace
• Respond correctly to the different red circle safety signs
• Understand what causes a fire
• Raise a fire alarm
• Understand the use of portable fire extinguishers and fire hoses
Module 6 – Personal Protective Equipment
• The importance of personal protective equipment
• Safety signs indicating different personal protective equipment
• Application of various types of personal protective equipment in the workplace
• Donning of personal protective equipment
• Importance of maintenance and replacement of personal protective equipment, including:- The hard hat – Goggles and spectacles – Ear protection (Ear plugs and muffs) – Face shields – Respirators – Dust Masks – Gloves – Aprons or body protection – Safety shoes and boots
Modules 7 & 8 – Safety Practices
Both modules focus on general safety in the workplace and cover the following aspects:
• General health and safety rules
• General duties of employers to their employees
• General duties of employees at work
• Health and safety representatives
• General housekeeping
• Machinery, tools and equipment
• Maintenance and repair
• Overhead work
• Handling materials
• Compressed air and gas
• Handling, using and storage of chemicals
• Injuries and incidences on duty
• Personal protective clothing
• General fire prevention
• Motorised transport
• Environmental issues
• Office safety
• General dress
