Description

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The CIEH Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace course provides learners with the knowledge required to recognise workplace hazards, understand their legal responsibilities and contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.

Combining tutor-led learning with practical examples and workplace scenarios, delegates will develop an understanding of health and safety legislation, hazard identification, risk control and safe working practices. The course is suitable for employees across all industry sectors and supports organisations in promoting a positive health and safety culture.

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Who Should Attend?

• Employees in any workplace or industry sector.
• New starters requiring health and safety awareness training.
• Supervisors and team leaders.
• Employers wishing to improve workforce health and safety awareness.
• Anyone requiring a recognised Level 2 health and safety qualification.

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What You Will Learn

• The principles of health and safety in the workplace.
• Health and safety legislation and employee responsibilities.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Common workplace hazards and appropriate control measures.
• Safe systems of work.
• Manual handling awareness.
• Fire safety and emergency procedures.
• Workplace equipment and electrical safety.
• Accident reporting and incident prevention.
• The importance of promoting a positive health and safety culture.

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Practical Learning

• Identifying common workplace hazards.
• Assessing workplace risks through practical examples.
• Applying suitable control measures to reduce risk.
• Reviewing workplace health and safety scenarios.
• Understanding individual responsibilities for maintaining a safe workplace.
• Applying health and safety principles to everyday working activities.

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Assessment

Delegates are assessed by means of a CIEH-approved multiple-choice examination, designed to confirm their understanding of workplace health and safety principles and safe working practices.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the assessment, delegates will receive the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (or current equivalent certification issued through the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and the approved training centre).

This nationally recognised qualification demonstrates that the holder has achieved the required standard of knowledge in workplace health and safety.

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Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Delegates should possess a sufficient understanding of spoken and written English to fully participate in training and complete the assessment.

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Course Duration

Course duration will vary depending on the number of delegates attending and organisational requirements. Training is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge and understanding required to successfully complete the CIEH Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification.

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