Description
Reduce injuries and illness with our Level 2 Health and Safety training course.
This course introduces the importance of health and safety in the workplace. On completion, candidates will understand the fundamentals of health and safety. In turn leading to fewer injuries, fewer days off and increased productivity.
This course is perfect for every organisation and the tutor will tailor the content to any specific requirements.
Course Contents
Candidates will be introduced to a range of topics during the course. These include filling risk assessments, responsibilities within the workplace as well as personal protective equipment. The full course content is:
- An introduction to health and safety
- Dealing with slips, trips and falls
- Health and safety legislation
- Completing and Implementing a risk assessment
- Dealing with hazardous substances
- Personal protective equipment
- Design and layout of the workplace
- Safe use of vehicles in the workplace
- Fire safety requirements
- First aid requirements
- Occupational health
- Dealing with noise and vibration
- Ergonomics and workstation design
- Manual handling
- Working at heights
Assessment and Certification
Candidates will receive a course booklet to assist them throughout the day. Candidates will undertake a 45 minute multiple choice exam paper to test their understanding at the end of the day.
Successful candidates will receive certificates accredited through Highfield Qualifications shortly after completing the training.
We recommend renewing the qualification every three years to stay up to date with the latest procedures and legislation.
Who needs the Level 2 Health and Safety training course?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 states that employers must provide adequate training, instruction and supervision to ensure the safety of their employees.
This course covers the basic elements of health and safety in the workplace which makes it an excellent introduction for any employee. In addition, more specific tasks such as safe manual handling and working at heights are addressed during this course.
Looking for something for managers and supervisors? Check out Level 3 Health and Safety course.
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Edward (verified owner) –
Good course, covered all the elements needed. Trainer was interactive and friendly.
pamela townsend –
Great training course and lovely staff at Livius would highly recommend these courses
Zoe Simpson –
Great training course and lovely staff at Livius. Would highly recommend.