- Level 2
- 2 - 3 Hours Duration
- 1 Year Certificate
- Care
- 12 Delegates
- Theory Only
Health and Safety Awareness Training
The goal of health and safety training is to make sure everyone knows how to work safely and do their job well. This training helps reduce risks, keeps the workplace safe, and gives workers the skills to spot dangers and follow safety rules. This is a mandatory training for all workers.
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The Health and Safety Awareness Course teaches important things about staying safe at work. It helps learners understand common dangers and how to stop accidents from happening.
The course covers risks, infection control, lifting safely, and why it's important to follow health and safety rules. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to make their workplace safer, follow the law, or improve their job chances.
After completing this training, participants will feel confident to work safely and help make the workplace safer for everyone. You will receive a Level Certificate approved by CPD UK.
Course Summary
- Explore health and safety legislation and delve into the risk assessment process.
- Examine both employer and employee responsibilities, emphasizing their legal duties.
- Clarify the definitions of 'Hazards' and 'Risks.'
- Emphasize the significance of preventing work-related illnesses.
- Analyse the COSHH 2002 Regulations and their relevance in the workplace.
- Present the core principles of manual handling with a focus on safety.
- Highlight guidelines for the safe administration of medication.
- Recognise the critical role of infection control in workplace safety.
- Discuss the vital role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in ensuring safety.
- Strategies and ways to mitigate work-related stress.
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FAQs
Where do you deliver this training?
We can deliver this training at your premises, as long as it's within the UK. Also, we have our own venues in Stoke on Trent, London, Swindon, Epsom & York if you need access to a training room (additional charges will apply). We can also deliver this training virtually using Zoom. However, sessions delivered via Zoom will be theory only and will not include any practicals.
How long will the health and safety awareness training last?
This training will last 2-3 hours. We give a range of time to account for variable factors such as; underlying knowledge and competence of delegates, class interaction and engagement and reduced delegate numbers. If a course finishes earlier than the allotted time, it will be due to one of these reasons. However, our trainer will ensure that all learning outcomes have been met
Will attending this training make me competent?
In short, no. No classroom-based training course can give you full competency - be very wary of anyone claiming they can. Our classroom-based assessments are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace competency. We will be sure to provide you with the relevant workbooks and competency proformas to be observed and signed off within the workplace according to your local policy.
Who will conduct the training?
One of our expert clinical tutors. These are either Nurses or Doctors with abundant clinical and complex care experience and knowledge - so you'll be in great hands! We will let you know who is doing the training in advance. You can check out their skills and experience by finding them on our meet the team page.
What equipment will you use for training?
We have a variety of different training equipment and tools available. The training will be relevant and transferable. However, if you have a specific requirement for a particular type of equipment, please make this clear during the booking process, and the team will ensure this is provided. Alternatively, we can use your own equipment for training.
Health and Safety Awareness Training
The Health and Safety Awareness Training course equips workers, care staff, and other employees with the basic skills and knowledge to keep the workplace safe and follow UK safety rules.
This course teaches important topics such as how to spot dangers, check risks, and work safely to stop accidents and injuries. You will also learn who is responsible for safety at work, how to lift things in the right way, and how to use tools and equipment safely. It also explains how to help protect people in care homes and other care settings.
The course covers the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and explains why it’s important to report accidents or safety problems in the right way.
With group discussions, class activities, and examples, this training helps you feel ready to follow safety steps at work – in places like offices, care homes, schools, shops, and more.
The training is good for all types of jobs. It helps build a safer workplace for everyone. The course lasts 2 to 3 hours and gives you a CPD-approved certificate when finished.
By the end of the health and safety course, you will be equipped to help keep yourself and others safe at work. The course gives employees a strong foundation in health and safety, helping them meet legal requirements and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
You will receive a level 2 certificate in health and safety awareness upon successful completion of the course.
🟣Related: Risk Assessment Training.
Course Information:
- Course Duration: 2-3 hours
- Course Level: Level 2
- Certificate: 1-year certificate
- Max Delegates: 12
- Practical: No
- Course Mode: Face-to-Face or Virtual
- Accredited: Yes✅
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and understand critical health and safety legislation that governs workplace operations.
- Differentiate between the roles and legal duties of employers and employees in ensuring workplace safety.
- Define and distinguish between the terms ‘Hazards’ and ‘Risks’.
- Recognise the consequences of not preventing work-related illnesses and the benefits of taking proactive measures.
- Apply the COSHH 2002 Regulations to real workplace situations to ensure compliance.
- Demonstrate knowledge of manual handling principles to ensure tasks are done safely.
- Describe best practices for safely administering and managing medication in the workplace.
- Implement effective infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases.
- Evaluate the suitability and effectiveness of different Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in various workplace situations.
- Develop strategies to minimise and manage work-related stress, fostering a healthy work environment.
📌Related: COSHH Awareness Training.
Course Benefits
The benefits of health and safety awareness training include:
- Fewer accidents and injuries: Staff learn to spot dangers and stay safe, lowering the risk of harm.
- Follow the law: Helps businesses meet safety rules and avoid getting fined.
- Better work performance: A safe place to work means fewer sick days and better focus.
- Save money: Fewer accidents mean less spending on doctor visits and lost work time.
- Happier workers: Shows staff that their safety matters, which makes them feel more valued.
- Better risk awareness: Workers can see problems early and fix them before they get worse.
- Faster emergency response: Staff know what to do if there’s an emergency.
- Good company image: Safe workplaces attract more customers and good workers.
- Safer workplace culture: Everyone starts thinking more about safety every day.
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Who Should Attend This Health & Safety Awareness Training
People who should take the health and safety awareness course:
- All workers, including unpaid and volunteer staff
- Managers and team leaders
- Builders and construction workers
- People who work in health and social care
- Office staff and admin workers
- People who work in factories or warehouses
- Headteachers and school staff who deal with safety
- Care workers and support staff
- New staff as part of their first training
This course is good for anyone who works in a job where they need to help keep themselves and others safe and well.
Career Opportunities
Taking Level 2 training in health and safety can help you get jobs in many areas:
- Health and Safety Jobs: You can help keep people safe at work by spotting dangers and stopping accidents.
- Social Care Workers: If you work with people who need care, this training helps you keep them and yourself safe.
- Construction: This course is useful if you work on building sites or want to start in construction.
- Supervisors and Managers: People who lead teams in any kind of work can use this training to keep workers safe.
- Office Workers: Good for people working in offices where safety is still important.
- Retail and Hospitality: Shop and restaurant workers can use this training to stop accidents and stay safe.
- Managers: Many managers need to know health and safety rules for their teams.
- Factory and Warehouse Workers: This training helps workers in busy places like factories or storage areas.
- Healthcare and Support Workers: If you work in hospitals or care homes, this training helps protect patients and staff.
This Level 2 course is a great first step. It can lead to more training and better jobs in health and safety.
FAQs on Health and Safety Awareness
Who needs to take health and safety awareness training?
All workers, including new staff, should take this training. It’s especially helpful for people working in construction, healthcare, factories, offices, and care settings.
What topics are covered in health and safety awareness training?
The training talks about dangers at work, how to stop accidents, what to do in an emergency, safety rules, using protective gear, fire safety, and lifting things safely.
How long does the training take?
Our face-to-face or virtual training takes 2 to 3 hours (half-day). The online training takes about 40 minutes. You can buy the health and safety e-learning course here from £2.00.
Is health and safety awareness training a legal requirement?
It is not a mandatory course for everyone, but the law says employers must make sure their staff have training to stay safe at work.
How often should health and safety awareness training be renewed?
The certificate lasts for 1 year. After that, it’s a good idea to take the training again to stay up to date.
What are the benefits of health and safety awareness training?
It helps stop accidents, makes sure people follow rules, helps work go smoothly, saves money, and makes the workplace safer.
Can the training be done online?
Yes, you can do the training online. It takes about 40 minutes. You can also take the training face-to-face or in a live virtual class.
Is there a test at the end of the health and safety training?
Yes, after the online training, there is a short test. If you take the face-to-face or virtual class, you will also take a test to get your certificate.
Great couple of days. The trainer was excellent and very knowledgeable. The information was not overwhelming, but when questions were asked, all the details were provided. - Gwen Agg
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