Workplace Health and Safety Level 2

Unit 1 Introduction to Workplace Health and Safety

· Accidents in the workplace

· Why workplace health and safety is important

· The legal framework

· Enforcement

Unit 2 Workplace Health & Safety Management Systems

· Risk assessment

· Health and safety information instruction training and supervision

· Consulting with workers

· Appointed representatives

· Health and safety committees

· Health and safety policies

· Health and safety budgets

· RIDDOR

Unit 3 Workplace Health

· Comfortable working condition

· Smoking

· Alcohol drugs and substance abuse

· COSHH

· Manual handling

· First aid

· New and expectant mothers

· Young people

· People with disabilities

· Health surveillance

Unit 4 Workplace Safety

· Clean working conditions

· Suitable and safe working equipment

· Preventing slipping and tripping

· Transparent and translucent surfaces

· Windows, skylights, ventilators, doors and gates

· Safety of escalators and walkways

· Fire safety

· Electrical safety

· PPE

Unit 5 Workplace Welfare

· Legal requirements

· Toilets and washing facilities

· Drinking water

· Meal breaks

· Rest facilities

· Changing and storing clothing

· Working time