Health and Safety (Level 2)

for adults and employers.

Who is this course for?

Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplace conditions as well as the right systems and methods for safe activities. Nevertheless employees also have a vital part to play in the equation. They need the right knowledge and attitude which demands proper training in the basics of health and safety, as well as specific training for individual tasks, this course offers exactly that training in basic health and safety and is suitable for all employees or for those looking to go into the work environment.

What will I learn?

On successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand the principles of health and safety and accident prevention
• Ability to contribute to any health and safety management system
• Understand the importance of risk assessment as a technique for accident and ill health prevention
• Understand the responsibilities placed on employers and employees
• Understand the hazard, risk and main causes of harm to workers (manual handling, hazardous substances, exposure to noise and vibration)
• Understand the importance of following systems, procedures and rules
• Understand how individual action can reduce risks to health and safety
• Appreciate how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety