Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace (RQF)

 

Did you know that 30.4 million working days were lost due to work-related illnesses and workplace injury in 2015/16?
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.

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The QA Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) has been specifically designed
to provide candidates with a basic introduction to workplace health and safety.

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With all subjects covered in just 4 hours, this regulated and nationally recognised qualification
is ideal for providing employees with a basic understanding of workplace health and safety whilst
helping employers to fulfil their legal duties.

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Who Can Take a Workplace Safety Course?

 It is suitable for all employees working in a range of environments, as well as employees returning to work or entering work for the first time.

 

Health & Safety in the Workplace Certificate

The course is assessed via multiple choice examination.

 

 

Health & Safety Course Syllabus

The qualification covers the following topics:

 

• Health and Safety roles and responsibilities of employers and employees
  The importance of health and safety in the workplace
  Workplace hazards and risks:
  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Working at heights
  • Manual handling
  • Hazardous substances
  • Machinery and vehicles
  • Electricity
  • Fire
  • Stress
  Workplace conditions that can affect health and safety 
  Health and safety signage
  Personal Protective Equipment and its uses
  Importance of personal hygiene
  The purpose of first aid provision
  The need for reporting incidents and ill health

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Workplace Safety Courses in London, Herts, Essex

Plan for Safety Consultancy is a well established and leading provider of health and safety training for small to medium businesses and organisations. Our courses can be delivered at your business premises, home, any suitable client hired venue or our venues in North London.  

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H&S Training Course Costs

£315.00 + £9.75 per learner

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Course Duration

1/2 day

 

 

Course Pre-Requisites

There are no formal pre requisites, however students must be able to cope with course theory, practical aspects of the course, and possess a basic level of literacy in the English language.