CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace
This course replaces the Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace and offers new and updated content. This course enables delegates to contribute to good health and safety standards by working together with employers to reduce risks and prevent work-related accidents and ill health. This course is often lively, involving much debate and discussion.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for all employees working in any organisation. It is an excellent introduction for new employees or those requiring an overview of health and safety in the workplace.
Topics covered include an introduction to:
- Legislation
- Hazardous substances
- DSE/manual handling
- Noise and vibration
- Ergonomics
- Transport and vehicles
- Health, safety and welfare
- Roles and responsibilities
- Use of work equipment
- Accidents and ill health
- Risk Assessment
- First Aid at Work
- Personal Protective Equipment
The syllabus can also be tailored to suit the needs of your organisation.
Course Objectives
The course will enable the delegate to work safely and to contribute to improving health and safety in the organisation, through an increased understanding of health & safety rules and working procedures.
Assessment
There is a multiple-choice examination and successful candidates will receive a nationally recognised CIEH certificate. Ouch attendance certificates will be issued to delegates not taking the exam or for those who are unsuccessful. This course is accredited by the QCF.
Duration
Minimum of 6 hours - this course can be run in-house for up to 12 delegates.
More information
Courses
Ouch offer the following Health and Safety courses (many designed and accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health):
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