Description
OFQUAL REGULATED
CERTIFICATE VALID FOR 3 YEARS
1 DAY COURSE
It is an employer’s duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. This includes providing sufficient information, instruction and training to employees to allow them to work in a way that does not put themselves or others at risk.
Course Overview
The QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) is perfectly suited for all employees, empowering candidates to gain a deeper comprehension of health and safety concerns and the collective responsibility in upholding a secure work setting.
Delivered within a single day, this regulated and nationally recognised qualification offers organisations an efficient means to enhance health and safety awareness while minimising disruptions to daily business operations.
Whats Covered
Identifying and controlling risks from common workplace hazards:
- Slips, trips and falls
- Manual handling
- Fire safety
- Working from height
- Electricity
- Hazardous substances
- Workplace conditions
- Ergonomics
- Equipment
- Noise and vibration
- Transport and vehicles
- Violence
- Smoking, alcohol and drugs
- Stress
Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
Health and safety laws, including:
- Penalties for non-compliance
- Training and competence in the workplace
- Communicating health and safety information
Risk assessments and risk control hierarchy
Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents
Recording incidents, accidents and ill health
£80 +VAT
