The course content for the Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace covers a range of essential topics aimed at equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote a safe and healthy working environment.

• Introduction to Health and Safety: An overview of the importance of health and safety in the workplace, including its legal and moral implications.

• Legislation and Regulations: Understanding relevant health and safety legislation and regulations applicable to the workplace, such as the Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations, and Manual Handling regulations.

• Risk Assessment: Learning how to identify, assess, and manage risks in the workplace. This includes understanding the principles of risk assessment, identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures.

• Common Workplace Hazards: Recognition and management of common workplace hazards such as slips, trips, and falls, fire hazards, electrical hazards, manual handling risks, and exposure to harmful substances.

• Emergency Procedures: Understanding emergency procedures and protocols, including evacuation procedures, fire safety procedures, and first aid requirements.

• Roles and Responsibilities: Clarifying the roles and responsibilities of both employers and employees in maintaining health and safety in the workplace.

• Communication and Training: Highlighting the importance of effective communication and training in promoting health and safety awareness among employees.

• Incident Reporting and Investigation: Procedures for reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses in the workplace, as well as techniques for investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions.

• Health and Safety Culture: Fostering a positive health and safety culture within the workplace, emphasisng the shared responsibility of all employees for maintaining a safe working environment.