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HS3 Office Safety course available April to July.

28 Feb 2008

Three-hour course to help you work safely in the office environment.

Dates   This course runs on the following dates:
  • 07/04/2008
  • 07/05/2008
  • 04/06/2008
  • 11/07/2008
Duration   3 hours   Description   The use of new technology and equipment has resulted in a change in the office working environment. As with all change, this has brought about its own set of health and safety concerns relating to people working in offices. In addition to the obvious things like slip and trip hazards, office workers are now subjected to a wide range of hazards having the potential to cause stress-related symptoms and musculo-skeletal strains. This course will cover the basics of Health and Safety Law, the correct use of display screen equipment, manual handling techniques, fire safety, electrical safety and how you can make the most of your office space.   Pre-requisites   None.