Working Safely Near Water: Hazards, Compliance, and Emergency Response eLearning Course

Overview

Master the essential safety protocols and legal requirements for working near UK inland and coastal waters. This course equips you to identify primary physical and environmental hazards, including unstable banks, challenging water conditions, and the risks posed by machinery. You will understand the physiological effects of cold water shock and hypothermia, and learn to recognise and control biological risks like Leptospirosis, sewage, and blue-green algae. Crucially, you will select and maintain appropriate water safety PPE and execute safe, land-based emergency rescue protocols, ensuring robust compliance and enhanced workplace safety without entering the water.

Learning Objectives/Outcomes

• Identify primary physical and environmental water hazards
• Understand the physiological effects of cold water
• Recognise and control biological risks like Leptospirosis
• Select and maintain appropriate water safety PPE
• Execute safe land-based emergency rescue protocols

Target Audience

Outdoor Workers