Level 2 -
Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
The course provides essential knowledge and
understanding of health and safety for employees
working in any sector of business. This will
enable them to contribute to the overall health
and safety of the business.
Who
should attend?
The
course is suitable for any employees in any workplace.
Course
objectives
Health & safety at work/Health & safety
law
Prevention of accidents and ill health
Risk assessment/First aid at work
Personal protective equipment
Workplace health, safety and welfare
Work equipment/Electricity/Fire prevention
Occupational health/Hazardous substances
Ergonomics and workstation design
Manual handling/Noise and vibration
Transport at work
Working at height
Course
book and a comprehensive delegate pack will be
provided. The course will be tailored as far as possible to delegates work circumtances.
Duration
The
course is approximately 6 hours' duration and
conducted during one day. It is followed by a
short multiple choice test.
Qualification
All
successful candidates will receive the Level 2 award in Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Progression
Intermediate
Certificate in Supervising Health & Safety.