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 is this course designed for?
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. 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.
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.
About the course
Duration: Half day
Qualsafe regulated
Refresher training: Recommended every 3 years
What is covered?
- 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
- Fire risk control measures
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
Exclusive courses
If you would like a course exclusively run for your employees, at your business premises, we would be happy to arrange this for you.
Prices for a closed course are available on application. Contact our training team to find out more or to register your interest.
