Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Duration
- 1 day
Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplace conditions as well as the right systems and methods for safe activities. Nevertheless employees also 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.
The Level 2 in Health and Safety in the Workplace course is designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public.
This course is relevant for all types of employees and all industries.
*Delegates will be required to show some form of photo identification when attending this course*
Course Objectives
Successful completion of the Level 2 Health & Safety training programme and assessment will ensure candidates are able to:
- Understanding the principles of health and safety and accident prevention
- 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, exposure to noise and vibration)
- Understand the importance of following systems, 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
Course Agenda
The Level 2 Health & Safety qualification will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to Health & Safety
- Legislation
- Health
- Safety
- Welfare
- The workplace and workplace equipment
- Risk assessment
- Manual handling
- Hazardous substances
- Ergonomics and workstation design
- Transport and vehicles
- Noise and vibration
Assessment
The examination of the Level 2 in Health and Safety in the Workplace will consist of an examination paper with 30 multiple choice questions. Candidates will be given 1 hour to complete this. In order to pass the exam, candidates must achieve 20 correct answers or more.
Suggested Progression
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
