Duration: 2 Day Course - 10 Hours in Total
Overview
Who is it for? The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is aimed at all employees. It is intended for delegates already in workplaces and those who are preparing to start or return to work. It is also very useful for young persons to raise their ability to identify and understand hazards when preparing for work experience and into employment. Persons gaining this qualification will know that health and safety is the responsibility of everyone within a business, its contractors, visitors and suppliers. Its subject areas are regarded by the Health and Safety Executive as being important to maintaining safe working procedures in the workplace
Course Objectives By the end of the course the delegates will be able to:
- Understand roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace
- Understand how risk assessments contribute to health and safety
- Understand how to identify and control the risks from common workplace hazards
- Know the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace
Topics Covered
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Risk Assessments
- Hazards
- Procedures for accidents and incidents
Assessment
Delegates will be assessed at the end of the course by completing a 30-question multiple-choice examination, the duration of which is 1 hour. Successful delegates must achieve a score of at least 20 out of 30, in order to qualify and recieve a certificate.
- Level 3/4 Occupational Health and Safety competency based qualifications (NVQs/Apprenticeships)
- Level 3 Award in Health and Safety