Duration 3 hours

Formerly known as Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace

A thorough understanding of health and safety is essential for every worker, regardless of job role and industry. This accredited Health and Safety For Employees course covers the most common health and safety topics that apply to all work environments. This includes the measures put in place to prevent and control these risks, and the responsibilities of employees to follow information and training to play their part in keeping themselves and others safe and healthy at work.

The course covers the most crucial aspects of health and safety that are present in every work environment, including display screen equipment (DSE), manual handling, work equipment, and fire and electrical safety. It also explains what is required for a safe work environment and to resolve problems at work, including what employees should do if they experience any issues.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Upon completion of the course, you will understand:

• The main hazards and risks to health and safety at work, how they are controlled, and your part in helping to control them.
• The responsibilities of employers and employees under health and safety legislation.
• The importance of, and the key factors in, risk assessments to control hazards and prevent risks.
• The hazards and ill-health effects associated with specific work activities and processes, and the key controls to remove or reduce these risks so that they do not cause harm.