You can chose to study this course at either Boston College, Skirbeck Road, Boston or Red Lion Quarter, Spalding,(Subject to numbers)
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is a qualification aimed at all employees. The qualification is intended for candidates already in workplaces and those who are preparing to start or return to work. It is also very useful for young persons to raise their ability to identify and understand hazards when preparing for work experience and into employment. Persons gaining this qualification will know that health and safety is the responsibility of everyone within a business, its contractors, visitors and suppliers. Its syllabus areas are regarded by the Health and Safety Executive as being important to maintaining safe working procedures in the workplace.
Candidates who attend this course will be able to:
Understand the importance of health and safety and reasons for behaving responsibly.
Have an awareness of the legislative requirements for health and safety in the workplace.
Understand that everyone within a business has responsibilities for the health and safety of themselves and those affected by their work activities.
Understand the importance of preventing and reporting accidents.
Understand the concept and benefits of risk assessment.
Identify common occupational hazards and their controls.
know and understand how the conditions in a workplace such as housekeeping, layout, access and traffic routes, lighting, ventilation, noise, temperature, dust and fumes, working hazards, storage and racking can Represent hazards and cause accidents.
Know and understand the meaning of the term ‘welfare provision at work’, the importance of personal hygiene, The facilities that must be available to employees to ensure personal hygiene and health.
Know and understand the meanings of the different types of safety signs and the hazards that they indicate including prohibition, warning, safe condition, mandatory and fire signs.
Know and understand the importance of the provision of first aid equipment, facilities and procedures and the role of trained first aid personnel.
Know and understand the types of personal protective equipment available and the hazards against which they provide protection, including protective clothing, head, hearing and eye protection, respiratory, hand and foot protection.
The day will conclude with a multiple choice examination and successful candidates will receive a certificate issued by the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance. The examination will consist of 30 questions, of which 20 must be correct. One hour is allowed to complete this examination. If you believe you will require reasonable adjustments please let us know as soon as possible in order for us to assess your needs.
It is advised that candidates have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent in order to attend this course.
This qualification provides the opportunity for further study e.g.IOSH, or NEBOSH.
For further information please telephone Boston CollegeWork Focused Training Department on telephone number 01205 313242
The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.