CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

Good health and safety practice makes good management sense. Health and safety training can help reduce lost working days, improve staff morale and improve employee retention. Designed to ensure employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public.

Outline programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Legislation
  
• Health
  
• Safety
  
• Welfare
  
• Risk assessment
  
• The workplace and workplace equipment
  
• Manual handling
  
• Hazardous substances
  
• Ergonomics and workstation design
  
• Transport and vehicles
  
• Noise and vibration

Assessment method Multiple choice examination

Suggested progression on completion;
CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace