Workplace Health and Safety Training

Course Description

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RQF Level 2 Award

Qualification title:  

FAA Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (Ofqual level 2, SQA Acc level 5)

This is an excellent introduction to health and safety in the workplace, particularly suited for employees considering a health and safety role, such as safety representatives within their organisations. This workplace safety training provides learners with essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations under UK legislation. The course syllabus covers key areas including conducting risk assessments, controlling workplace hazards, and effectively responding to workplace incidents and accidents, making it a valuable complement to first aid training.

Successful candidates will be awarded a national level 2/5 Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification, setting a strong foundation for further training or career advancement.

Syllabus

 Module 1: Spotting Workplace Hazards This module shows you how to spot common workplace hazards, focusing on the causes of slips, trips, falls, and electrical incidents. In this section, you'll learn to differentiate between a hazard, a risk, a near miss, and an incident, as well as understand the actions necessary to maintain health and safety for yourself and others in the workplace. 

 Module 2: Managing Your Safety This module outlines the processes your employer uses to control risk, including risk assessments and the hierarchy of control. You will gain insights into actions required to help uphold a safe work environment, emphasizing the importance of reporting concerns, adhering to good housekeeping practices, and properly utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE). Additionally, this is a key component of workplace safety training designed to enhance overall safety awareness.

 Module 3: Maintaining a Safe Work Environment This module covers the essential features of a safe work environment. It includes the welfare provisions your employer must provide along with optional sections on display screen equipment (DSE), noise, vibration, and vehicle safety, which you are encouraged to view if they are relevant to your role. Moreover, these elements are critical considerations in any first aid training regimen.

Module 4: Carrying Out Safe Work Activities This module explores how to safely carry out work activities involving manual handling, working at height, and using work equipment as part of comprehensive health and safety practices. There is additional content on using specific work at height equipment and operating dangerous machinery that you can view if this is relevant to your role.  

Module 5: Handling Substances and Responding to Emergencies This module examines how to safely handle hazardous substances and your role in preventing and responding to emergencies like fire. It also outlines the first aid training and provisions you should expect to find in your workplace.  

Module 6: Addressing Workplace Wellbeing and Conflict This module explores workplace wellbeing and how conflict, stress, alcohol, and drugs are risks you may encounter. You will learn about the support your employer should provide to manage these risks and the importance of workplace safety training in creating a safer environment.