CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Health and safety understanding for all employees
The CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose.
The qualification covers the following topics:
- Legislation
- Health
- Safety
- Welfare
- The workplace and workplace equipment
- Risk assessment
- Manual handling
- Hazardous substances
- Ergonomics and workstation design
- Transport and vehicles
- Noise and vibration
Qualification information
Designed for: All employees
Course duration: 6 hours
Assessment method: Multiple choice examination
QCA Accredited: Yes
Level: New Level 2
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Principles of Manual Handling Course
Enables employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks
This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace.
Appropriate for all employees who handle materials, boxes, mail and packages including both industrial and office workers.
The qualification covers the following topics:
- The process of manual handling in the workplace
- Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them
- Manual handling assessment and control options
- Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Qualification information
- Designed for: All employees
- Course duration: 3 hours
- Assessment method: Multiple choice test of 30 questions
- QCA Accredited: No
- Level: Level 2
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CIEH Principles of COSHH Course
This qualification is designed for those who use substances hazardous to health at work. It introduces candidates to substances, the risks and controls available, and outlines what to expect from a control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessment. The qualification will prepare employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in their workplaces.
The qualification covers the following topics:
- Definition and types of substances hazardous to health in the workplace
- Health effects of hazardous substances and their causes
- COSHH assessments and control options
- Responsibilities imposed by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Qualification information
Designed for: All employees
Course duration: Half day
Assessment method: Multiple choice test of 30 questions
QCA Accredited: No
Level: Level 2
Exam time: 1 hour


