CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

1.2 million people at work are suffering from an illness they believe was caused, or made worse, by their current or most recent work. Health and safety training is essential so staff understand their duties and responsibilities. This 6-hour course gives all staff a full overview of the key health and safety issues in the workplace.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and accepted by major inspecting bodies such as HSE, CIEH and CQC.

What does the course cover?

Health and safety law
Health, safety and welfare
The workplace and workplace equipment
Risk assessment
Manual handling
Noise and vibration
Hazardous substances
Ergonomics and workstation design
Transport and vehicles

All our courses are tailored to fit your business and individual needs.

Who is the course for?

This qualification is ideal for all staff who need an understanding of the main principles of health and safety. It increases their awareness of their own safety, the safety of customers, contractors and the public. It is ideal for all who want an accredited qualification and is suitable for the private and public sectors.

How long does the course last?

6 hours.

How is the course assessed?

A multiple choice assessment paper will be given at the end of the session. Successful candidates gaining 20 correct answers out of 30 will be awarded a Level 2 Award in Health and Safety from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
The assessment can take place orally for those who have difficulties reading or writing. Many foreign languages can be catered for.
CIEH now require that all people taking the exam need to provide the original photo ID. (e.g. passport, driving licence, work pass).

How much does it cost?

Prices from just £50 per person for courses on your site. which includes tuition, training materials, assessment and certificate. Please contact us for details. Price is dependent on numbers.

How long is the certificate valid for?

3 years.

CIEH Level 3 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Entry Requirements
Recommended prerequisites: CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety or equivalent.

Course Content
The level 3 Certificate examines health and safety from a supervisory perspective

Overview:
Supervisors have both a legal and moral responsibility to look after the health and safety of employees. This qualification will enable managers and supervisors to improve the health and safety culture of their organisation, whatever its size or activity. Outline programme:

Concept of health and safety
Accidents in the workplace
Ill health in the workplace
Legal provisions (UK only)
Health and safety organisation and management
Supervising health and safety

Suitability
The CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is designed for: Supervisors, owners, team leaders or managers responsible for health and safety

Course Benefits include:

Promotes good practice and safer working environments
Can help to reduce insurance premiums and minimise the risk of litigation
Valued by environmental health professionals
Developed to nationally recognised standards
Accredited training extends the duration of employment and reduces recruitment costs

Learning Outcomes

Understand UK Legislation and be able too:

Explain the roles of primary and secondary legislation
State the duties placed on employers, employees and others
Outline the powers of enforcement officers and the enforcement actions

Understand work related ill health and be able too:

Explain common work-related ill health conditions
Distinguish between acute and chronic health effects
Describe the routes of entry
Describe the legal requirements
Identify the health hazards and select suitable control measure
Outline the role of health surveillance

Understand accident reporting and investigation and be able to:

Outline the main principles involved in carrying out an incident investigation
Identify the safety hazards and select suitable control measures to prevent accidents

Understand the key factors in Managing the organisations H&S Policy and be able to:

Explain health and safety culture
Outline the requirements and means for providing information and consultation to employees

Understand the key role that supervisors play in communicating, implementing and monitoring health and safety policy and be able to:

Promoting good standards of H&S
Explain the role of PPE in controlling hazards and the supervisor’s role in ensuring its effectiveness
Describe procedures for monitoring effective control measures

Assessment
The Level 3 Certificate is knowledge-based and will be assessed by means of an external assessment. Each unit is assessed by means of a 30 question, multi-choice examination

Duration
Three day programme

Course Costs

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CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment is a new CIEH qualification designed to help improve the workplace culture for occupational health and safety.

What does the course cover?

State the purposes for, and benefits of, using a risk assessment approach to the management of health and safety.
State the basic principles of risk assessment and stages involved in carrying out risk assessments in practice.
State the key legislative requirements on risk assessment.
Carry out, record, monitor and review risk assessments within their own working environment, (subject to possession of the necessary technical knowledge and skills).

All our courses are tailored to fit your business and individual needs.

Who is the course for?

Its main purpose is to enable learners to understand the basic principles of risk assessment. This qualification will therefore give all employees the ability to contribute to the process and act always to protect their own health and safety and that of others.

How long does the course last?

6 hours.

How is the course assessed?

A multiple choice assessment paper will be given at the end of the session. Successful candidates gaining 20 correct answers out of 30 will be awarded a CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
The assessment can take place orally for those who have difficulties reading or writing. Many foreign languages can be catered for.
CIEH now require that all people taking the exam need to provide the original photo ID. (e.g. passport, driving licence, work pass).

How much does it cost?

Prices from just £50 per person for courses on your site. which includes tuition, training materials, assessment and certificate. Please contact us for details. Price is dependent on numbers.

How long is the certificate valid for?

3 years.

CIEH Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice

This qualification provides a thorough understanding of the main categories of accidents and ill health, their socio-economic costs and the benefits of good health and safety management.

Content:

Legislation.
Principles of risk assessment.
Prioritising risk.
Controls.
Documentation.
Monitoring controls.
Risk assessment in practice.

Outcomes:

On completing this course candidates will be able to:

Conduct risk assessments (with the necessary technical knowledge in relation to the activities/ environments/issues).
Organise and implement a risk assessment programme.
Participate in the identification of specific training needs for the activities being assessed.
Assist employers in meeting legal requirements and promote improved standards of health and safety within their organisation.

Details:

Designed for anyone with a responsibility to conduct risk assessments, such as:

Team leaders, supervisors, site managers and managers.
Quality controllers.
Technicians.
Engineers.
Health and safety specialists.
Personnel contributing to the risk assessment process.

Duration: Two day programme.
Assessment Format: Assignment and self-evaluation.

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CIEH Level 2 Award Principles of COSHH

Principles of COSHH is a stand-alone level 2 qualification, aimed at all those whose work may expose them to hazardous substances, and their managers. It introduces students to the wide range of hazardous substances, the risks involved and controls available, and what to expect from a COSHH assessment.

What does the course cover?

The range of hazardous substances and how they are identifed
routes of entry to the human body
ill-health and injuries resulting from exposure
legal requirements
preventing or controlling exposure
COSHH assessment
appropriate use of personal protective equipment

All our courses are tailored to fit your business and individual needs.

Who is the course for?

While this unit of study can be delivered as a stand-alone qualification and there are no specific pre-requisites, it will also benefit students who already hold the CIEH Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Certificate, or the foundation certificate which preceded it.

How long does the course last?

3 hours.

How is the course assessed?

A multiple choice assessment paper will be given at the end of the session. Successful candidates gaining 20 correct answers out of 30 will be awarded a Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
The assessment can take place orally for those who have difficulties reading or writing. Many foreign languages can be catered for.
CIEH now require that all people taking the exam need to provide the original photo ID. (e.g. passport, driving licence, work pass).

How much does it cost?

Prices from just £50 per person for courses on your site. which includes tuition, training materials, assessment and certificate. Please contact us for details. Price is dependent on numbers.

How long is the certificate valid for?

3 years.