CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
Course outline
This Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) course provides essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety for employees working in any business sector. The course provides an introduction to general good practice, legislation, hazards and controls available to reduce the risks of accidents and ill health at work. Candidates who successfully complete the multi-choice assessment will receive the Level 2 Award certificate.
Who should attend?
New starters and employees whose changing responsibilities require them to have an understanding of health and safety at work
Existing employees who require refresher training in health and safety
Anyone who wishes to gain a formal qualification(Level 2) in health and safety at work
Duration
1 day
Aims
This course is designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own health and safety and that of customers, contractors and the public.
Objectives
At the end of the course, candidates willbe able to:
understand the responsibilities placed on employers and employees;
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;
contribute to any health and safety management system;
understand how individual action can reduce risks to health and safety.
