CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace 
 
 
Course Description 
The Level 2 Award  in Health and Safety in the Workplace course aims to provide essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety for employees working in any sector of business. In particular the course will enable students to work in a safe and healthy manner, contribute to improving health and safety within their organisation, identify key hazards in their workplace, understand the importance of health and safety rules and working procedures, report health and safety problems, and be responsible for their own actions. 
 
Entry Requirements
None. 
 
What the course will cover 

General introduction.
Health and safety law.
Prevention of accidents and ill health.
Risk assessment.
First aid at work.
Personal protective equipment.
Workplace health, safety and welfare.
Work equipment.
Electricity.
Fire prevention.
Occupational health.
Hazardous substances.
Ergonomics and workstation design.
Manual handling.
Noise. 
 
 
How students will be taught 
Students will experience a range of teaching methods including explanation/information from the tutor, group discussions, question and answer sessions, individual work and working with a partner or small group.  
 
 
Assessment 
Multiple choice test provided by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.  
 
 
Course Duration
1 day plus tutor review of work practices. .  
 
 
Cost  

 
 
 
Other Information
The course is conducted in English. The examination is available in a range of foreign languages and can also be conducted orally if necessary.