Health & Safety
QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)
1 Day Accredited Course with Certificate (OfQual Regulated) Book NowWho is this course for?
This course is ideal for all employees to gain a further understanding and awareness for the Health and Safety requirements in the workplace to ensure safe working practices.
Is your Workplace Safe?
Did you know that 30.7 million working days were lost due to work-related illnesses and workplace injury in 2017/18?
It is an employer’s duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. This includes providing sufficient information, instruction and training to employees to allow them to work in a way that does not put themselves or others at risk.
The QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) is ideal for all employees, as it helps candidates develop a greater understanding of health and safety issues and the role that everyone plays in maintaining a safe working environment. What’s more, with subjects covered in just 1 day, this regulated and nationally recognised
qualification is the ideal way for organisations to improve health and safety awareness, whilst minimising disruption to everyday business operations!
What’s Covered?
- Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
- Health and safety laws, including:
• Penalties for non-compliance
• Training and competence in the workplace
• Communicating health and safety information - Risk assessments and risk control hierarchy
- Identifying and controlling risks from common workplace hazards:
• Slips, trips and falls
• Manual handling
• Fire safety
• Working from height
• Electricity
• Hazardous substances
• Workplace conditions
• Ergonomics
• Equipment
• Noise and vibration
• Transport and vehicles
• Violence
• Smoking, alcohol and drugs
• Stress - Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents
- Recording incidents, accidents and ill health
QA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF)
3 Hour Accredited Course with Certificate (OfQual Regulated) Book NowWho is this course for?
This course is ideal for those that work in a position that involves manual handling.
Be Prepared!
Did you know that incorrect manual handling causes over a third of all workplace injuries?
The law states that employers have a legal responsibility to provide adequate training for
those who perform manual handling tasks in their day to day role.
The QA Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who work, or intend to work, in a role that involves manual handling. It is the perfect course for those working in a variety of environments including warehouses and shops.
Successful candidates will learn the key principles of manual handling and how to apply these to their workplace. They will also practise a wide range of techniques, ensuring that they leave the course confident and proficient in moving and handling.
What’s Covered?
- Common manual handling injuries
- Manual handling laws
- Responsibilities of employers and employees
- Risk assessments
- Safe movement principles associated with manual
handling, including the body’s musculoskeletal system, Centre of gravity and Lever system - Manual handling equipment:
• Types of manual handling aids and equipment
• Maintenance and requirements for testing - Manual handling practical sessions:
• Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object
• Team manual handling
• Using equipment
QNUK Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment (RQF)
Book NowWho is this for?
This qualification is for anyone who is currently working, or is looking to start work in the construction industry. It is perfect for anyone wanting to apply for the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) Labourer Card – necessary for work on a construction site in the UK.
Who is this for?
- Regulated qualification
- Written to meet current Health & Safety Legislation
- Recognised by the CSCS scheme
- Guided learning hours based on level of experience
- Certificate included
- Assessed by MCQs
Course Content
This qualification has been developed to share units with other regulated awarding organisations. Topics include:
- Key legal requirements for health and safety
- Accident types in construction
- Reporting accidents and ill health
- Emergencies and first aid
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Fire
- Electricity
- Slips, trips and falls (from height)
- Moving vehicles and mobile plant
- Work equipment
- Manual handling
- Noise and Vibration
- Hazardous substances
- Alcohol and drugs
- Health and safety signage
- Personal protective equipment
- Welfare facilities
