Course Information
Health and Safety Training Level 2 – 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.
Did you know that 31.2 million working days were lost due to work-related illnesses and workplace injury in 2016/17
Health and safety Training Level 2 – In the workplace
Who is this course suitable for:
The Health and Safety Training Level 2 QA in the Workplace (QCF) is ideal for all employees, as it helps candidates develop a greater understanding of health and safety issues and the role that everyone plays in maintaining a safe working environment. What’s more, not only is this a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, it is also fully supported by Proskills, making it the ideal health and safety course for organisations throughout the UK.
Duration:
1 Day (6 Hours) – We are flexible with starting times to meet the needs of your business and you can discuss this at the time of your booking.
Health and Safety Training Level 2 course aims:
The qualification provides candidates with essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety in the workplace, including the duties of employers and employees under the UK health and safety regulations.
Course Content:
This Health and Safety Training Level 2 course is interactive and includes the use of slide presentations, video and group discussion - all individuals will gain the skills and knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace in order to attain this recognised qualification.
- Roles and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees
- Health and Safety Laws
- Penalties for non-compliance
- Training and competence in the workplace
- Communicating Health and Safety information in the workplace
- 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
- Workplace violence
- Smoking, alcohol and drugs
- Stress
- Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents
- Recording incidents, accidents and ill health
- End of course assessment
Assessment and Certification:
Assessment for this course is ongoing by the instructor throughout the course and includes a theory assessment at the end of the course.
On successful completion of the training delegates will receive an accredited Level 2 award qualification in 'Health and Safety in the workplace Level 2 QA' certificate issued by the awarding body Qualsafe which is valid for a period of 3 years.
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.
For Health and Safety training guidance and updates please see the Health and Safety Executive section on Health and Safety in the workplace
If you require the CITB Health and Safety Awareness training to obtain your CSCS Green Labourers Card please visit our CITB Health and Safety Awareness training page.
For more information on our Health and Safety Training Level 2 offered by Training Course Solutions and how we can help you find the right training courses for your business please email us or alternatively, call us on 0151 515 0416 or 01978 884 775 and speak with one of our training Consultants.
Training Course Solutions are an approved registered training centre with Qualsafe Awards, an Awarding Organisation recognised by Ofqual to offer regulated qualifications.
