Health and Safety Level 2 (QCF)

 

What is it?

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All businesses have a legal obligation to ensure employees are protected from harm in the workplace. This level 2 Award in Health & Safety helps fulfil those legal requirements as it meets nationally recognised standards. The course is suitable for individuals at all levels and by improving their knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety helps to keep everyone safe and minimises risks.

 

Who is it for?

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Everyone, whether self-employed or working for a small, medium or large organisation needs to undertake Health & Safety training so that everyone is kept safe and risks are minimised. This level 2 course in Health & Safety, which is suitable for all levels, enables individuals to improve their knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety and in doing so can lead to greater efficiency, lower costs and less absenteeism.

 

Duration

1 Day

 

What will I learn?

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• 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

• 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

• Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents

• Recording incidents, accidents and ill health

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