Understanding more about asbestos, recognising where it is commonly found and developing basic safety precautions against it will be explained in a course organised by the institute of health and safety on June 10.
Another course in risk assessment principles and practice will be held on Wednesday. Employers and the self-employed have a legal duty to assess health and safety risks by carrying out a risk assessment for their place of work.
This CIEH course is designed to ensure those involved in the risk assessment process have the necessary depth of understandinf to make and contribute effectively.
On June 3, a fire wardens course will be held. Employers must set out an emergency procedure in case of fire.
This course trains staff how to spot fire hazards and report them. It will outline what should be done in the event of fire and how to take the lead in a fire drill in order to ensure the safe evacuation of staff.
For more information and to book, visit www.ihs.com.mt or call 2131 1966 or e-mail info@ihs.com.mt.