Menopause Awareness
Menopause is a health and safety, wellbeing and equality issue which affects people in different ways. It is important that companies and employees work together to manage its effects in the workplace.
Our Menopause Awareness Course provides an overview of the stages and symptoms of menopause and why it is important to be aware of menopausal issues in the workplace.
Learning objectives
- Appreciate why it's important to be aware of menopausal issues at work
- Distinguish between menopausal stages
- Identify common symptoms experienced during menopause and its stages
- Take appropriate action to ensure health and safety at work during menopause
- Recognise ways of supporting those experiencing menopause at work
Identify sources of information and support
Introduction
Understanding menopause
You decide: Why it matters
Legal obligations
In the news
Stages & symptoms of menopause
Common syptoms
Assessing the impact
Recognising the challenges
Scenario: Claudia's story
Scenario: Anna wants advice
Reasonable adjustments
Scenario: Making the change
Summary
Affirmation
Assessment
Manual Handling
Educate your staff on the controls that your Company has in place and what measures they should implement to reduce the risks when lifting and handling at work.
DSE
Educate your staff on the controls that your Company has in place and how they can prevent ill-health if they regularly use Display Screen Equipment (DSE) at work.
Lone Working
Lone working offers greater flexibility, autonomy and creates a broader talent pool for businesses.
Slips and Trips
Driving at Work
Educate your staff on the controls your Company has in place and what they should do to eliminate or manage the risks when driving at work.