Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace Level 2Health and safety understanding for all employees
Outline programmeThe qualification covers the following topics: - Legislation
- Management Regulations 1999
- Health & Safety Act 1974
- Welfare Regulations
- First Aid
- The workplace and workplace equipment
- Risk assessment
- Manual handling
- Hazardous substances ( COSHH)
- Ergonomics (workstation design )
- Transport and vehicles
- Noise and vibration
Intermediate Certificate in Supervising Health and Safety Examines health and safety from a supervisory perspectiveOverviewSupervisors 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
- Health and safety organisation and management
- Supervising health and safety HSG 65
- Management Regulations 1999
- Health & Safety Act 1974
- Risk Assessment Fire & General Responsibilities
Manual Handling Enables employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasksOverviewThis 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. Outline programmeThe 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 1992
- Management Regulations 1999
- Health & Safety 1974
½ Day Exam based 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. Practical Assessment All candidates must do two practical lifts
Award in the Principles of COSHH ( 1/2 Day )Prepares employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substancesAwarding Body - OCNOverviewThis 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 sustances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessment. The qualification will prepare employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in their workplaces. Outline programmeThe 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
- SubstancesHazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Introduction to the issue of work-related stressOverview
This qualification raises awareness of the likely sources of work-related stress. It is aimed at general workers and also serves as an introduction to the issue for more senior staff. The qualification will enable employees to contribute to strategies which combat work-related stress. Outline programmeThe qualification covers the following topics: - Definitions of stress
- Stress as an occupational health hazard
- Identification of basic workplace stressors
- Development of basic controls for work-related stressors
- Responsibilities imposed under UK legislation
 
Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice Enables supervisors and managers to carry out risk assessmentsAwarding Body - OCNOverview
Employers and the self employed have a legal duty to assess health and safety risks. Anyone carrying out a risk assessment needs to have the necessary knowledge and skills. This qualification ensures that supervisors and managers have the necessary depth of understanding to enable them to carry out risk assessments. Outline programme- Legislation
- Principles of risk assessment
- Prioritising risk
- Controls
- Documentation
- Monitoring controls
- Risk assessment in practice
Basic First Aid
Awarding Body - OCN
Exam based One Day A short course, which aims to provide the employee or employer with basic skills to assist the workplace first aider. | 
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