Health and Safety in the Workplace Level 2

Did you know that employees in all industries are legally obliged to have an in-depth knowledge of health and safety to keep both themselves and others safe?

Our fully endorsed and ROSPA accredited Health and Safety Level 2 course offers a fantastic insight into preventing accidents, identifying and minimising risks and suggesting how to respond should a workplace accident occur.

Our exclusive course compiled by industry experts will guide students through the basics, carefully equipping them with vital knowledge and guidance using an interactive, engaging approach and ensuring at the end of the course they have a thorough understanding. The course will provide an excellent foundation for them to then apply the techniques on a daily basis in the workplace.

The Health and Safety Level 2 course is presented as a fun, interactive slide show, with the content divided into 4 manageable, user-friendly sections, allowing you to study at your own pace.

A short quiz will feature at the end of each section to put your knowledge to the test before you are required to complete a final quiz, which consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. You will need to get a minimum of 21 questions right (70%), to pass the Health and Safety course and receive your certificate, which you will be able to download immediately in PDF format. Should you fail the quiz, you can re-take the course until you do pass.

Course Content

1. Health and Safety at Work Legislation and Obligations– The importance of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is explained to give a basic legal understanding. Risk Assessments are also examined and why they are essential for keeping people safe in the workplace is outlined.
2. Section 2 takes a glance at Accidents at Workand common accidents such as slips, sprains and coming into contact with hazardous substances. Most importantly, suggestions on how to prevent accidents are provided.
3. Personal Protective Equipment and Dealing with Asbestosis the focus of Section 3 and the various types of Personal Protective Equipment and their benefits are highlighted. We then move on to the aches and pains associated with Display Screen Equipment and the protocol for dealing with Asbestos.
4. The final section Fires, First Aid and General Healthis vital for teaching students how to prevent fire and the actions to take in the event of one. The important topic of basic First Aid is explained and also some techniques for reducing workplace stress.

Advantages of Studying with Us

• Participation and Time - The course will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete, but you are able to study as and when is convenient to you, meaning you can work comfortably at your own pace.
• Certification - Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an ROSPA accredited and Institute of Hospitality endorsed certificate in PDF format.
• Expertise – Our course has been designed by hospitality professionals who have acquired a wealth of experience within the industry throughout their careers. Feel assured that you are learning from the very best and will be supported by a team of inspirational mentors.
• Tutor Support – You will have full access to our tutor support service, where our tutors are available to answer any queries you may have throughout the duration of your completion of the course.
• Compatibility – All of our courses are fully compatible with PCs, Macs, Laptops, Tablets and Smartphone devices. We are aware that learning should not just be restricted to the home environment, so all of our course content is available using a 3G, or 4G network – great for learning while you are on the go!
• Accreditations – The course is endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and both our Food Safety and Health and Safety courses are approved by The Royal Society in the Prevention of Accidents. The ROSPA stamp of approval ensures you are learning from a highly credible establishment, who are fully up to date with legislation and best practice.

Our Objective

• Using the expertise from our team of experienced industry experts, our Health and Safety Level 2 Course will offer you a comprehensive insight into everything you should know.
• Maintaining a user-friendly format throughout, our course has been carefully designed so that learning is fun, enjoyable and beneficial.
• Fully supporting you throughout the completion of the course, our tutors are on hand to advise and guide you wherever may be required
• Our aim is to equip you with potentially life-saving information and skills that you can feel confident enough to apply instantly in the workplace.

Our Health and Safety Level 2 course is perfect for employees in any business who require Health and Safety training at any stage of their career. The course is a useful way of increasing your awareness of health and safety in the workplace, either for your current role, or before starting a new position and is even suitable for people who are self-employed! The knowledge and skills will enable you to work competently, confidently and safely in the workplace.

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Career Progression is possible with this course