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CIEH (New) Level 2 Award in
Health & Safety in the Workplace
 

Health and safety understanding for all employees.

Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplace conditions and the right systems and methods for safe activities.  But employees also have a vital part to play in the equation.  They need the right knowledge and the right attitude which demands proper training in the basics of health and safety, as well as specific training for individual tasks.

Overview

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace replaces the Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace. The qualification can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose.

Who needs this qualification?

The new qualification is designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public.  It is applicable in any private or public sector environment.

Subjects covered

• 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

Outcomes

• On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:
• understand the principles of accident prevention
• understand that risk assessment is an important technique for accident and ill health prevention
• understand the risks associated with manual handling
• appreciate the nature and risks of hazardous substances
• understand how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety
• understand the potential long and short-term effects of exposure to noise and vibration

Duration

One day programme

Assessment

Multiple-choice examination

Prerequisite

None

Please contact “A Foot Above Training” for further information.  A Foot Above are a CIEH Accredited training Centre.

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Last modified: 18-Oct-2009