Guided Learning Hours: 7
Total Qualification Time: 9 hours
Ofqual Qualification Number: 600/0082/X
Qualification Wales Number: C00/0303/2
The RSPH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is a nationally recognised qualification designed to equip employees with a solid understanding of health and safety principles. It is suitable for workers across all sectors and is particularly valuable for those entering employment, returning to work, or taking on additional health and safety responsibilities.
Who Should Take This Course?
This qualification is ideal for:
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New employees across all industries
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Staff requiring formal health and safety training
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Those seeking employment in environments with health and safety requirements
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Employees taking on supervisory responsibilities for workplace safety
Whether you are just starting out or refreshing your knowledge, this course helps build a strong foundation in workplace health and safety.
What the Course Covers
Learners will gain knowledge and practical understanding in the following areas:
1. Understanding Roles and Responsibilities for Health, Safety and Welfare
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Employer and employee duties under health and safety law
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Consequences of non-compliance with legislation
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The importance of training and competence
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Effective communication of health and safety information
2. Understanding How Risk Assessments Contribute to Health and Safety
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Definitions of hazards and risks
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The risk assessment process
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Using assessments to reduce accidents and ill health
3. Identifying and Controlling Risks from Common Workplace Hazards
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Hazards in different workplace settings
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How hazards can cause harm to people, processes and the environment
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The hierarchy of risk control
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Examples of practical risk control measures
4. Responding to Accidents and Incidents in the Workplace
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Common causes of workplace accidents and ill health
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Appropriate responses to workplace incidents
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Emergency and first aid arrangements
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The importance of accurate incident reporting
Course Benefits
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Builds essential knowledge of health and safety responsibilities
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Promotes a positive and proactive safety culture
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Supports compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
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Helps reduce accidents, injuries and related costs in the workplace
This qualification is regulated by Ofqual and approved by Qualification Wales. It is an excellent addition to any employee’s professional development and provides employers with peace of mind that their workforce is trained to recognise and manage health and safety risks effectively.
For more information or to register for this course, contact Eastend Training today!
