CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
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CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

Course Content:
Part 1 – Introduction to Health and Safety
A - Introduction
Consequences of poor health and safety standards and the benefits of good practices
Common types and causes of work-related accidents and ill-health
Human factors which can affect health and safety
Understanding the role of risk assessment to maintain a healthy work environment

B – Health and Safety Law
Responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act
Other key Regulations
Law enforcement, agencies and powers of inspectors
Possible consequences of non-compliance

C – Health
Health hazards and their causes
Assessing health hazards and managing control measures
Role of Occupational Health Specialists and specific risk assessments
Importance of following procedures and reporting issues

D – Safety
The reporting and recording of accidents
Prevention of electrical accidents and slips, trips and falls
Fire safety and prevention

E – Welfare
Requirements for the provision of welfare facilities
Minimising risks associated with smoking, drugs and alcohol
The effects and how to minimising them in relation to stress, violence, bullying and harassment
First aid provision

Part 2 – Workplace Specific Health and Safety

F – The Workplace and Work Equipment
The importance of maintenance, housekeeping, building layout and structure
How work equipment causes injury and appropriate control measures

G – Risk Assessment
Key definitions
Risk levels and associated control measures
The risk assessment process

H – Manual Handling
The legal responsibilities of the employer and employee under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Types of manual handling and the provisions under the law
Methods to reduce manual handling, mechanical aids and correct lifting techniques

I – Hazardous Substances
Hazardous substances and routes of entry
Risk assessment and control measures
Need for proper training, supervision and authorised personnel

J – Ergonomics and Workstation Design
Health issues and musculoskeletal disorders
Key features of workstation design and set-up

K – Working at Height
Common tasks and causes of falls from height
Methods to control the risks, including access equipment and personal safety equipment

L – Transport and Vehicles
Factors which contribute to transport injuries and accidents
Risk assessment, methods and controls to reduce accidents
Pedestrian – vehicle control measures

M – Noise and Vibration
Affects of noise within the workplace
Methods of reduction and control supported by the risk assessment process

Assessment and Certification:
All delegates who are successfully on the multiple choice paper will be awarded a certificate from the CIEH.

Duration:
One Day Certificated Course.

Suitable For:
This course is designed for all employees and has been developed to meet the National Occupational Standards. It provides employees with fundamental health and safety knowledge across many key areas and is applicable to all industry sectors.

Objectives:
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand the importance of health and safety standards and how the different standards affect workers
- Understand the legal obligations of both the employer and employee
- Identify, assess and provide control measures for health hazards within the workplace
- Describe accident reporting processes and provide preventative measures for some potential accidents
- Describe the requirements of welfare provisions and the effect of specific risks
- List the importance of maintenance, good housekeeping and building arrangement for a workplace
- Understand the risk assessment process and its application and types of preventative methods for other areas or activities e.g. manual handling, chemicals, ergonomics, working at height, transport safety, noise and vibration. 

Amarna Associates are part of the Paramount Health and Safety Group
 
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Duration1 day
 
£285
per delegate
 
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