Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) 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. With subjects covered in just 1 day, this regulated and nationally recognised qualification is the ideal way for organisations to improve health and safety awareness, whilst minimising disruption to everyday business operations!

What’s Covered?

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 inc