Health & Safety in Workplace

Level 2 Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Is your workplace hazard-free? Do you understand the risks that exist within a workplace? The Health & Safety in the Workplace – Level 2 course will focus on workplace risks and hazards, and why it is vital that health and safety measures are implemented to keep employees safe. The course will cover the basic fundamentals of health and safety and how to safeguard the workplace with the right health and safety policies. It is a comprehensive course that will teach learners on occupational health, why they should report hazards, and how to monitor and maintain a safe workplace.

The Health & Safety in the Workplace – Level 2 course will cover key features such as the importance of health and safety policies, how to create a safe workplace, how to avoid compromising on health and safety, conducting risk assessments, how to avoid accidents, manual handling of operations regulations, learning first aid and understanding fire safety in case of accidents and emergencies

Learners who have completed the Level 1 course can progress to the Health & Safety in the Workplace – Level 2 course. It is the responsibility of the employer to keep their workplace environment safe so that their employees’ health and safety are in no way compromised or put at risk. Individuals will gain a comprehensive understanding of health and safety rules and regulations applied in workplaces in the United Kingdom.

What will I learn?

• Have a clear understanding of health and safety legislation within the workplace.
• Learn about workplace equipment and how it should be kept clean.
• Train your employees on workplace safety, and identify potential risks and hazards.
• Learn why it is vital to report health and safety incidents in the workplace.
• Learn about hazardous substances within the workplace.
• Understand the legal responsibility pertaining to workplace health and safety.

Course Curriculum

1: Health And Safety Matters

2: A Safe Workplace

3: Working Safely

4: Vehicles, Noise And Heights

5: Manual Handling

6: Fire And Electrics

7: Coshh

8: When Things Go Wrong

Access Duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Method of Assessment

At the end of the Health & Safety in the Workplace – Level 2 you will be evaluated through an online multiple choice exam. In order to complete this program successfully and gain your professional qualification.

Certification

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. It will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.

Awarding Body

CIEH (The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health) has been supporting professionals since 1883 and an awarding body for the environmental health sector. CIEH has been instrumental in developing several environmental standards in the public and health sectors contributing greatly to the overall wellbeing on a global scale. They set a high standard of improving public health and influencing policy. They provide educational opportunities and training for environmental health professionals working across the public and private sectors. It is with a vision to provide and support a healthier, cleaner and safer environment for all.

• All employees of all levels
• New employees who are taking the health and safety induction training

• The course is suitable for all levels of employees and managers
• Anyone with an interest in health and safety in the workplace

• Team Leader – £24,197 per annum
• Supervisor – £25,551 per annum
• Project Manager – £38,184 per annum