CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

Course Overview

Accredited to the Charted Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) this qualification will benefit anyone in a work environment. It provides delegates with an understanding of health and safety that will enable them to contribute to any risk-assessment based health and safety management system. Successful delegates are issued with a CIEH Level 2 Certificate and leave the course with a copy of the CIEH manual, “Health and Safety First principles” by Valerie Leeson.

Who Should Attend

Any person/employee who is required to have an understanding of health and safety in the workplace.

Course Content

The qualification covers the following topics:

·     Legislation

·     Health

·     Safety

·     Welfare

·     The workplace and workplace equipment

·     Risk assessment

·     Manual handling

·     Hazardous substances

·     Ergonomics and workstation design

·     Transport and Vehicles

·     Noise and vibration

Assessment: Examination paper consisting of 30 multiple choice questions Time allowed: 1 hour

Course Objectives

Successful completion of the training programme and assessment will enable delegates to understand:

·     Health and safety requirements placed on employers and employees

·     Hazard and risk and the main causes of harm to workers

·     Health, safety and welfare provision in the workplace

·     The importance of following safe systems of work, procedures and rules

·     Hazards and controls in respect to both safety and occupational health risks

·     How their own actions can reduce risks to health and safety

Course Duration

1 Day

Certification

 Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace. QCA accredited – Vocational related qualification 100/5914/3