Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) - Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Work in a safe and healthy manner and contribute to improving health & safety within an organisation’s policy
• Identify key hazards in their own workplace
• Understand the importance of health & safety rules and working procedures
• Report potential health & safety problems
• Be responsible for their own actions

COURSE OUTLINE

This session will cover;

• Health & Safety at Work
• Health & Safety Law
• Accidents and Ill Health Prevention
• Risk Assessment
• Personal & Protective Equipment
• Workplace Health & Safety and Welfare
• Work Equipment
• Electricity
• Fire Prevention
• Occupational Health
• Hazardous Substances
• Ergonomics and Workstation Design
• Manual Handling
• Noise
• Working at Heights
• Vibration
• Transport

The final exercise is an examination of 30 multiple choice questions which will be sent to the Institute for marking prior to presentation of the award. The Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace represents a foundation of knowledge for everyone and is appropriate for all employees.