Health and Safety in the Workplace, Level 2

Health and Safety Training Courses

QA Level 2 Award In Health And Safety In The Workplace (RQF)

Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees

Health and safety laws

Risk assessments and risk control hierarchy

Identifying and controlling risks from common workplace hazards, including:

Procedures for responding to accidents and incidents

Recording incidents, accidents and ill health

In 2023/24, 1.7 million people suffered from a work-related illness

600,000 sustained a non-fatal injury

138 People lost their lives

776,000 Workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety

The estimated cost of injuries and ill health last year was £21.6 billion

33.7 million working days, or 140,417 working years, were lost due to work-related illnesses and injuries

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 of employees, so they can work in a way that does not put themselves or others at risk

This QA Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) course helps employees gain an understanding of health and safety issues and their own role within that