Health & Safety in the Workplace (Level 2)

The Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace course is designed to provide learners with essential knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety. It is suitable for employees across a wide range of industries and helps individuals understand their responsibilities for maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.

The course covers common workplace hazards, risk control measures and safe working practices, helping learners understand how their actions can contribute to reducing accidents, injuries and work-related ill health.

Course Content

Topics covered include:

• The importance of health and safety in the workplace
• Employer and employee responsibilities
• Key principles of workplace health and safety legislation
• Workplace policies and procedures
• Understanding hazards and risks
• Risk assessments and control measures
• Accident and incident prevention
• Accident and near-miss reporting
• Workplace welfare arrangements
• Slips, trips and falls
• Manual handling
• Working at height
• Hazardous substances and COSHH awareness
• Workplace equipment and machinery
• Electrical safety
• Fire safety and emergency procedures
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Workplace ergonomics and display screen equipment
• Noise and vibration awareness
• Occupational health and wellbeing
• Maintaining a positive health and safety culture

Price

£90 + VAT per person. Group bookings may qualify for a discount, so contact us for a quote.

Course Duration

The course is typically delivered over 1 day, with training and assessment completed in accordance with the requirements of the relevant qualification or awarding organisation.

Course Delivery

Training is engaging and workplace-focused, combining tutor-led learning, presentations, group discussions, practical examples and workplace scenarios.

Courses can be delivered face to face at our training venue or at your workplace, or online, making this an ideal option for both individual learners and organisations requiring staff health and safety training. Contact us to confirm the arrangements for your course.

Assessment

Learners are assessed to confirm their understanding of the key principles of workplace health and safety.

Assessment is normally completed through a knowledge-based assessment, such as a multiple-choice examination or other approved assessment method, depending on the qualification and awarding organisation.

Learners must successfully complete the required assessment to achieve the qualification.

Entry Requirements

There are generally no formal previous qualifications required to undertake this Level 2 course.

Learners should have an appropriate level of English language, literacy and understanding to participate fully in the training and successfully complete the required assessment.

Who Is This Course For?

The course is suitable for employees working across a wide range of sectors, including:

• Healthcare and social care
• Hospitality and catering
• Retail
• Offices and administration
• Warehousing and logistics
• Education and childcare
• Security
• Manufacturing
• Construction and associated industries

It is also suitable for organisations looking to provide employees with a clear understanding of their workplace health and safety responsibilities.

Certification

Learners who successfully complete the course will receive the relevant Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace certificate, subject to the qualification and awarding organisation requirements.