Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Description

Health & Safety at Work:
Our Aim is for you to understand the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. We are going to tell you about How and Why it became Law. We are going to give you some basic knowledge on the law. We are going to discuss the responsibilities for you and your employer. We are going to talk about the new technology in the continued Health and Safety at Work.

Driver Wellbeing:
Driver safety on the road and in the workplace, Methods and approaches to ensure driver wellbeing, health and safety, How to deal with immediate danger, How to get help, How to best assist casualties, The “DR ABC” mnemonic, How to administer CPR, The causes and effects of PTSD.

Personal Wellbeing:
3 Key Factors for a Healthy Lifestyle, Risk of Poor Health Calculating BMI, Healthy Diet, Alcohol, Medicines, Illegal Drugs, Exercise, fatigue, Mental Health and Wellbeing, 5 Steps to Wellbeing, Manual handling, Precautions for Working Alone, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Employee Rights & Responsibilities:
Know and understand the range of employer and employee statutory rights and responsibilities under Employment Law. This should cover your rights and responsibilities under the Employment Rights Act (1996), Equality Act (2010) and health and safety legislation, together with the responsibilities and duties of employers. Know and understand the procedures and documentation in your organisation which recognise and protect your relationship with your
employer. Health and safety and equality and diversity training must be an integral part of your learning programme. Know and understand the range of sources of information and advice available to you on your employment rights and responsibilities. Details of ‘access to work’ and ‘additional learning support’ must be included in the programme. Know the types of representative bodies and understand their relevance to your skill, trade or occupation,
and their main roles and responsibilities. Understand the role played by your occupation within your organisation and industry.

Preventing Criminality Trafficking & Illegal Immigrants:
Theft, Drug Trafficking, Security Checks, Reducing and Avoiding Fines, Effective Systems, 10 Steps to Avoid a Civil Penalty, Actions on Finding Someone, Related Videos and News, Additional Hints and Tips


Subject Areas

  • Health, Safety & Emergencies
  • Industry Environment
  • Personal Health & Wellbeing
  • Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • First Aid