Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplace conditions and have the right systems and methods for safe activities. But 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. Good health and safety standards rely on employers and employees working together to reduce risks.

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is based on the Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety, with new and updated content - for example, sections on working at heights, transport, noise and vibration.

The qualification can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose.

Who needs this qualification?

This new qualification is designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public. It is applicable in any private or public sector environment.

Subjects covered

• legislation
• health
• safety
• welfare
• the workplace and workplace equipment
• risk assessment
• manual handling
• hazardous substances
• ergonomics and workstation design
• noise and vibration

Outcomes

On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:

• understand the principles of accident prevention
• understand that risk assessment is an important technique for accident and ill health prevention
• understand the risks associated with manual handling
• appreciate the nature and risks of hazardous substances
• understand how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety
• understand the potential long term effects of exposure to noise and vibration

Course duration and assessment

This 6 hour course is followed by a thirty question multi-choice examination paper, which may be conducted orally. Candidates achieving twenty or more correct answers will be awarded the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace.  

In-house courses are available throughout the UK.

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