Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) has been specifically designed to provide candidates with a basic introduction to workplace health and safety. It is suitable for all employees working in a range of environments, as well as employees returning to work or entering work for the first time. With all subjects covered in just 4 hours, this regulated and nationally recognised qualification is ideal for providing employees with a basic understanding of workplace health and safety whilst helping employers to fulfil their legal duties.

What’s Covered?

• Health and Safety roles and responsibilities of employers and employees

• The importance of health and safety in the workplace

• Workplace hazards and risks: • Slips, trips and falls • Working at heights • Manual handling • Hazardous substances • Machinery and vehicles • Electricity • Fire • Stress

• Workplace conditions that can affect health and safety

• Health and safety signage

• Personal Protective Equipment and its uses Importance of personal hygiene

• The purpose of first aid provision

• The need for reporting incidents and ill health