Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

This qualification is designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of others, i.e. pupils, parents, contractors, public etc. This qualification can be tailored to your individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose.

Who needs this qualification?

This qualification is for anyone in a work environment.

Why is this training important?

Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplace conditions as well as the right systems and methods for safe activities. Nevertheless employees have a vital part to play in the equation. They need the right knowledge and the right attitude which demands proper training in the basics of health and safety, as well as specific training for individual tasks.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the principles of health and safety and accident prevention.
• The ability to contribute to any health and safety management system.
• Understand the importance of risk assessment as a technique for accident and ill health prevention.
• Understand the responsibilities placed on employers and employees.
• Understand the hazard, risk and main causes of harm to workers, (manual handling, hazardous substances, slips, trips, falls, asbestos).
• Understand the importance of following procedures and rules.
• Understand how individual action can reduce risks to health and safety.
• Appreciate how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety.

Outline programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Legislation, Health
• Safety, Welfare, Workplace
• Work Equipment, Manual Handling
• Risk Assessment, Hazardous Substances
• Ergonomics, Vibration
• Working at Height, Transport, Noise.

Qualification information

Designed for: all employees in the workplace.

Course duration: 6 hours plus assessment.

Assessment method: multiple choice examination

Ofqual Accredited: Yes, new Level 2.

 

Certified by CIEH