The Qualsafe 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.
This course also helps employers fulfil their legal duties to provide sufficient information, instruction and training to allow employees to work safely.
What is Covered:
The importance of health and safety in the workplace and roles and responsibilities Workplace hazards and risks:
• Slips, trips and falls
• Working at heights
• Manual handling
• Hazardous substances
• Machinery and vehicles
• Electricity
• Fire
• Stress
Also:
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