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Office Health and Safety

Office Health and Safety

Power Skills | Human Resources

About This Course

The productivity of a company begins with the health of its employees. While it is not always possible to eliminate sickness, with the proper tools, reducing the illness and its effects can be within your reach. With this course, you will obtain what it takes to keep yourself and co-workers healthy. In the Office Health and Safety course, you will learn the core skills that will help you identify common illnesses, understand how they spread, recognize symptoms, apply treatment and prevention techniques, and establish an emergency response plan. Module One: Getting Started Module Two: Common Winter Illnesses I Cold Cold Sores Influenza Pneumonia Module Three: Common Winter Illnesses II Conjunctivitis Sore Throat Strep Throat Norovirus/ Viral Gastroenteritis Module Four: Cold/ Cold Sores How it Spreads Symptoms Treatment Prevention Module Five: Influenza How it Spreads Symptoms Treatment Prevention Module Six: Pneumonia How it Spreads Symptoms Treatment Prevention Module Seven: Sore Throat/ Strep Throat How it Spreads Symptoms Treatment Prevention Module Eight: Norovirus/ Viral Gastroenteritis How it Spreads Symptoms Treatment Prevention Module Nine: Keeping Office Clean Dusting HEPA Filters Disinfecting Surfaces Daily Trash Disposal Module Ten: Stay/ Go Home Offer Paid Sick Days Early Release With Pay Alternative Work Days Work From Home Module Eleven: Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Develop ERP Communicate ERP Evaluate ERP Revise ERP Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Duration: 1-2 day in-house workshop with an expert trainer, dependent on your needs (in-person or online)

Policies

Quotations: Quotes are valid for 30 days only. Payments: Payments are due within 30 days from the invoice date if you have an approved account with ht+a, alternately according to any written agreement between ht+a and the Customer, failing which payment is due immediately upon receipt of the invoice. Confirmation: Delegate placements on public courses or scheduling of in-house courses will only be confirmed once payment, an approved purchase order or a signed quotation/agreement is received. All Events: It is the customer's responsibility to ensure they have a stable and active internet connection with suitable equipment (computer or smartphone) to join video calls (where applicable) and access course materials and tests. ht+a's sustainability policy includes not providing printed course materials, including for in-person events, however, customers may choose to print their course materials if desired. In-Person Public Events: The course fee includes the event venue, coffee, refreshments, and lunch. It does not include hotel rooms or travel expenses. ht+a will share the discounted group rate for hotel accommodation with you when available and recommends booking between 2 and 3 weeks prior to each event for rates and flexibility. ht+a is not liable for travel expense losses due to cancellation by either party, weather, flight delays, or other unforeseen circumstances. In-Person In-House Events: Pricing assumes the training will take place at the client's location and ht+a will not provide any catering. The Client will ensure that the training room will be equipped with all necessary tools including flip charts, markers, video projectors/screens, and appropriate furnishings. Publications: The price for certain courses includes the official VDA QMC publication and shipping thereof. Please note that additional local customs or delivery fees are for the customer's account and ht+a will not be responsible for these fees. Certificates: Certificates for VDA QMC courses will only be issued once full payment is received. Certificates for ht+a courses will be automatically issued upon completion of course requirements.

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