CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Health and safety understanding for all employees

Designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public.
This qualification can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose.

Why is this training important?

Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplace conditions as well as the right systems and methods for safe activities. Nevertheless, employees also have a vital part to play in the equation. They need the right knowledge and the right attitude which demands proper training in the basics of health and safety, as well as specific training for individual tasks.
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Outline programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

  • Legislation
  • Health
  • Safety
  • Welfare
  • The workplace and workplace equipment
  • Risk assessment
  • Manual handling
  • Hazardous substances
  • Ergonomics and workstation design
  • Transport and vehicles
  • Noise and vibration

Learning outcomes

• Understanding the principles of health and safety and accident prevention
• Ability to contribute to any health and safety management system
• Understand the importance of risk assessment as a technique for accident and ill health prevention
• Understand the responsibilities place on employers and employees
• Understand the hazard, risk and main causes of harm to workers (manual handling, hazardous substances, exposure to noise and vibration)
• Understand the importance of following systems, procedures and rules
• Understand how individual action can reduce the risks to health and safety
• Appreciate how workplace equipment and task design can affect health and safety





Qualification information

Designed for: All employees
Course duration: 6 hours
Assessment method: Multiple choice examination
QCA Accredited