Term Archives

  1. Module 4: Long-Term Personal or Health Conditions

    In section four, we discuss long-term health or personal problems that are not related to work but may still make someone less fit for work.
  2. Module 3: The Health Risk Assessment Process

    Lesson three discusses workplace risks, including physical, psychosocial, biological, and environmental hazards. Health risks are identified through five steps: identifying potential harm, determining who could be hurt, and assessing acute effects.
  3. Module 2: Health Risk Assessments

    Module two focuses on evaluating health and safety risks in the workplace. Dangers are anything that could hurt someone, such as heights, chemicals, or electricity. Control methods lower exposure to these risks, organized in an order.
  4. Module 1: Occupational Health Basics

    This lesson focuses on occupational safety and health (OSH) and its importance in maintaining worker health and safety. It covers health models, health needs assessments, workplace strategies, and professional help.
  5. Brief Description of Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing

    The "Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing" course is designed to provide managers and workplace leaders with the knowledge and skills to effectively address and promote the health and wellbeing of employees.
  6. Brief Description of Managing Sickness and Absence

    Workplace sickness and absence management is essential for productivity and employee well-being. Employers must have clear rules for short-term and long-term illness absences.
  7. Module 1: The Costs and Impact of Employee Absence

    In 2016, the UK missed 137 million work days due to illness or injury. The costs of these gaps include paying workers who aren't present, hiring and training temporary workers, and managing time and continuity issues.
  8. Module 2: Measuring and Managing Employee Absence

    Module two focuses on tracking and managing staff absences, which is crucial for businesses and groups to identify trends and set goals for growth. Tracking absences involves measuring the total number of days lost, the rate of lost time, the regularity of absences, and any possible trigger points.
  9. Module 3: Legislation, Processes, and Pay

    This course discusses employee absence laws, steps to take, and pay issues. It covers unexpected reasons for absences, including sick days and the Employment Rights Act.
  10. Module 5: Techniques for Resolving Conflict

    In meeting conflict resolution, address the issue rather than the person, rephrase problematic ideas without aggression, and shift focus from conflict to research. Ask thoughtful questions, ask open-ended questions, and request examples and comments for improvement.