CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

The course Director for this course will be R. J. Silvio, who is an accredited CIEH provider

This qualification ensures that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of their colleagues.

Who needs this qualification?

Anyone in a work environment.

Why is this training important?

Employers have a responsibility to provide 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 this 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 qualification covers the following topics:

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

Learning Outcomes

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
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 can affect health and safety

Assessment

Multiple choice examination at the end of the day Ofqual Qualification reference – 100/5914/3

Other CIEH Qualifications we can offer

Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (3 day course)
Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (5 day course)
Level 2 Award in Manual Handling – Principles and Practice
Level 2 Award in the principles of COSHH
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care
Level 2 Award in Hygeine in Health and Social Care
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Manufacturing
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Retail

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