Health and Safety Level 3 (VTQ)
Course Content
- Introduction and Regulation
- Health and Safety Level 3 introduction
- Importance of Health and Safety
- What causes accidents?
- Health and safety statistics overview
- UK Statistics on Accidents in the Workplace
- Health and Safety Law
- Health and Safety At Work Act 1974
- Reasonably practicable
- PUWER Regulations 1998
- LOLER Regulations
- Manual handling Employee and Employer responsibility
- Electricity and Electricity At Work Regulations
- Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
- REACH
- The European six pack
- Welfare At Work
- Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2022
- First Aid at Work regulations
- COSHH Regulations
- Worker Types - HSE definitions
- Musculoskeletal statistics
- Control of noise at work regulations 2005
- COMAH Regulations 2015
- Prevention of Accidents
- The Accident Triangle
- Why prevention is important and what can be done
- The 5 stages of the Risk Assessment
- Assessing Risks - High and Low risks
- What is a hazard
- Children and young people
- New and expectant mothers
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Protective Headwear - a Paramdic's view point
- Control of Major Accidents Hazards Regulations 2015
- Categories of Chemical
- Employer Duties Under COSHH
- Employee Duties Under COSHH
- Portable Gas cylinders
- Safety Signs
- Lighting at Work
- Permit to Work
- Workplace Exposure Limits
- Opening Boxes Safely
- First aid at work practicalities
- RIDDOR Statistics
- RIDDOR Injury Statistics - 2023/24
- HSE Stats on Industries
- Key facts from HSE stats
- First Aid in the Workplace Injury statistics 2024 to 2025
- HSE Stats Work-related MSDs Statistics - 2024/25
- Care Home Statistics
- Fire Statistics in Workplaces in the UK
- Occupational lung disease statistics - 2024-2025
- Work related ill health statistics - 2024 to 2025
- HSE Stats Work related stress depression anxiety statistics - 2024/25
- HSE Stats on costs to Britain
- Comparisons with European countries 2024 to 2025
- Personal Protective Equipment
- When an Accident Happens
- Health & Safety Training Requirements
- Basic First Aid Advice
- First Aid Provision - First Aiders in the Workplace
- First Aid Room
- Hydrofluoric acid burns kits
- When an Accident Happens
- RIDDOR and Accident Reporting
- Work place policies and procedures
- Equipment in the Workplace and how you can get hurt
- Emergency Procedures
- Investigating workplace accidents
- Specific Areas of Health and Safety
- Fire Risk Assessment
- The Fire Triangle
- Calling the Fire Service
- Evacuating in an Emergency
- Good Housekeeping
- Electrical Hazards
- Electrical safety
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Workstation - DSE and VDU Safety
- Working at Heights
- Occupational Health
- Infection Control and Health and Safety
- Forklift safety in the workplace
- Noise
- Training, instruction and information -noise
- Controlling the risk of noise
- Hoists, Cranes and Lifts
- Hearing protection
- Electronic ear defenders
- Ventilation
- Dust
- Different types of dust
- Asbestos and its dangers
- Dead animal removal and risks
- Flooring in the Workplace
- Managing stress
- Confined Space Regulations 1997
- Why Manual Handling is Important
- Parking safety
- Shelves and storage
- Restricting access
- Lorry Banksman
- Gas safety
- The dangers of electric car batteries
- Electric Cars and accidents
- Cable protectors
- Balcony and barrier safety
- Power cables and batteries
- The Importance of Fire Safety
- Fire Causes, Prevention, Training and Alarms
- Emergency Fire Equipment and Response Actions
- Fire Warden and Fire Marshals
- Discussing Health and Safety
- Major Incident Planning
- HSE Inspections
- Summary of Health and Safety
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It's really important if you're ever in any situation where your eyes could get injured you have proper protection on. Mow the things that could hit your eyes could be something that comes up at a speed maybe using machine and lumping metal shoots into your eye, it could be dust, it could be liquid, it could be fluids, whatever, and there's a different type of eye protection for whatever you are using. Now some sectors will have different requirements and these would be laid down in policies and procedures of where you're working, so it's important that you do make sure what is required while you're working. Now some sites would insist you are wearing eye protection the whole time, but others only if you are doing certain jobs. So we're gonna look at... We've got two types of eye protection here, but we are going to be talking about a lot of others. To start with, to look at this, this is a goggle type of eye protection. Here you've got a clear screen on the front, this elastic strap goes around the back of the head, some vents on the top, and these will allow some air to flow to avoid them steaming up. If you do get goggles steaming up all the time there are some substances you can put on the inside, but make sure that they are not gonna affect the performance of the goggles. Last thing you wanna do is put something on the inside to stop them fogging up and then find that that's actually affecting the way you can see through them. Now with any types of eye protection you need to make sure that they are scratch free and you can still see through them, so if you have got this and you're re using it, then there is gonna be a time when you're gonna need to throw it away and get another set. So this is the goggle type, you can get different versions of this, you can get other versions that will allow you to wear glasses underneath them, and it just depends on which brand are used where you're working. The other type instead of this type is the ones that look more like glasses, and now these are good 'cause they again protect against any impact, and also you can get them which are like sunglasses as well, so you can get photometric ones or you can get darker colored ones, if it makes it easier especially if you're working outside. So the main thing is is find one that works exactly for you, and if you're in very dangerous situation with very potential higher levels of ricocheting bullets and things, there's also even... It's very very strong ones that you need those. So that's this the conventional type. The other types of eye protection are more of the shield type. Now this one here we've got is mainly used... This is actually used for things like chainsaw work and things like that. And rather than a clear plastic screen, this has got a very, very fine mesh, because in an environment where you're cutting up things with chainsaws there's lots of dust around and it gets very, very messy, so this will help against anything that hits directly onto it, but also you can easily wash off any dirt and dust that goes on it there and they have not got a problem within scratching or fogging up you can just can't fog this up. So this particular one here is on front of the helmet or it could be that you just have the face shield, so in other sectors you might be working this... This mesh type face shield might well be a solid piece of plastic, and again those pieces of plastic vary on depending on how you want to work, they'll be built into a helmet like this one is, or they'll just be a band that goes over the front, and again depending on the exact sector you're working in will depend whether it is more substantial or more of a throwaway product. Some of the face shields are very very basic because of infection reasons they need to be thrown away and you need to get another one. One area you need to be very careful and use exactly the right type of eye protection is welding. Now this could be any type of welding whether using gas welding or electric or MIG welding, and the reason that it's different is... But firstly you're welding very hot lumps of metals, so you are gonna get a very hot spark potentially come to you or a lump of metal hit you in the eyes, but also built into them it will take out the brightness of it so you can actually see what you're doing. You can't directly look at welding because it's just so bright it will cause damage to your eyes, so welding screens are very good because they will filter out that light and just allow enough light so you can see what you're doing, but the important thing when you're doing anything with welding is you must have that down the whole time. Be careful when you lift the visor up to then see what you've been doing, because you've then got no exposure protection between you and the item, so especially if you are putting something into water, you might find that that causes steam and bits of fluid and items to be splashed back in your face, so be very aware of those. Final type is a sort of a mixture of all of them, so you can have the welding helmets but you could also mix into that one with a air supply to it. So what you have with those is you have a backpack on and it will actually blow fresh air in the area you're working with, so if you're working with lots of gases coming up from welding or you're in a hospital environment you need to protect and have a clean air because of infection reasons, they work very, very well as well. So make sure you are using the correct face shield for the job you're doing, this would not be a lot of a use with areas where you get chemicals and things like that, because it's... Again, there's holes in here, so there is no complete protection. So always make sure whether you're using the face shield type of eye protection or the glasses type of eye protection that you get the one that's correct for the job you're doing, and if you are in any doubt, then make sure you check and also make sure that the PP you are using is fit for purpose, and if there's anything damaged, you need to replace it, and always wear a PP where it's being provided by your employer.
Understanding Eye Protection in the Workplace
An informative guide on selecting and using the appropriate eye protection based on your work environment.
Importance of Eye Protection
Exploring the critical need for eye protection to guard against injuries from high-speed particles, dust, liquids, and more.
Types of Eye Protection
- Goggles: Offers full coverage with anti-fogging features.
- Safety Glasses: Impact-resistant, available in tinted versions for outdoor use.
- Mesh Visors: Ideal for environments with dust and debris, easy to clean.
- Face Shields: Provides broader protection, available in disposable or durable models.
- Welding Helmets: Specialized for welding tasks, filtering intense light and protecting from sparks.
- Air-supplied Helmets: Combines protection with clean air supply, useful in environments with hazardous gases.
Selection Criteria for Eye Protection
Guidelines for choosing the right type of eye protection based on specific job requirements and potential risks.
- Assessment: Understand the specific hazards of your work environment.
- Compatibility: Ensure the eye protection works well with other PPE.
- Maintenance: Regular inspection and replacement when damaged.
Compliance and Safety
Emphasizing the importance of adhering to employer-provided PPE protocols and ensuring the eye protection is in good condition.
Always consult with your employer or safety officer if unsure about the appropriate eye protection for your tasks. Remember, your safety is paramount.
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