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Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety Within the Workplace

Course Overview

Highfield Awarding Organisation

This Level 2 Award in Health and Safety Within the Workplace Course is a one-day course designed to give delegates an understanding in the responsibilities of employers and employees for good health and safety in the workplace.

Who should complete the course?

Employees from any sector who are interested in health and safety within the workplace

N.B. Delegates must be 14 years of age or above.

Why Train With Us?

Choosing Ascend Learning means choosing high quality, compliant and engaging training that genuinely improves confidence and skills in the workplace. Every course is delivered by experienced and accredited trainers who specialise in real world scenarios, ensuring your team leaves fully prepared and confident.

We are trusted by schools, care organisations and businesses across the UK. Ascend Learning is committed to providing training that is simple, compliant and genuinely useful, giving your staff the skills they need to work safely and confidently.

Accredited trainers
Our trainers bring years of practical experience, which means every session is relevant, hands on and aligned with current UK guidance.
interactive learning
We use real life examples, demonstrations and scenario based activities to help learners build confidence and remember key skills.
fully compliant training material
All course content follows the most up to date legal requirements and best practice standards, giving you complete peace of mind.
flexible training options
We provide training across the UK, either at your workplace or at one of our scheduled training venues.
Certificates for every student
Delegates receive recognised certificates that show competence and support your organisation’s compliance needs.
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Course Details

Aims

  • To improve the health and safety knowledge and awareness of all delegates
  • To be informative and enjoyable

Outcomes

  • Know the principles of health and safety
  • Be able to apply that knowledge to reduce the risk of injury to themselves and others
  • List relevant Legislation and know the consequences of non-compliance
  • List the benefits of good health and safety
  • Apply the 5 Steps to Risk Assessment
  • Discuss Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
  • Identify Warning signs
  • Discuss Environmental Health and Safety

Course Content

  • Introduction to health and safety
  • Accidents and ill health
  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Health and safety law
  • Risk assessment
  • Hazardous substances
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Workplace health, safety and welfare
  • Vehicles at work
  • Fire safety
  • First aid
  • Work equipment
  • Electricity
  • Occupational health
  • Noise and vibration
  • Ergonomics and work-station design
  • Manual handling
  • Working at height

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