Level 1 Health & Safety in the Workplace

Course Outline

The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to work in a safe manner and obtain a nationally recognised qualification.

This 1/2 day qualification focuses on the importance of maintaining health and safety and ensuring that employee actions reduce risks in the workplace. Candidates will gain a sound first level understanding of all aspects of health and safety including legislation, fire procedures, chemical safety, manual handling and personal protective equipment. Ideal as an introduction to general health and safety for any environment.

Persons gaining this qualification will know that Health and Safety is the responsibility of everyone within a business, including contractors, visitors and suppliers. Syllabus areas are regarded by the Health and Safety Executive as being important to maintaining safe working procedures in the workplace.

This course serves as an introduction and is designed to outline key points required for health & safety.

Course Content

• Legal Responsibilities
  
• Accidents
  
• Slips, Trips and Falls
  
• Protective Clothing
  
• Fire
  
• Electricity
  
• Manual Handling
  
• Work at Height
  
• Work Equipment
  
• Workplace and Welfare
  
• Safety Signs
  
• COSHH
  
• First Aid
  
• Display Screen Equipment
  

Assessment

This is a single unit qualification, assessed by a 15 question multiple-choice examination. Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 10 out of 15.

Certificate

Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace.

Course Dates 2012

• May 28th
• June 28th
• August 20th
• September 10th
• October 25th
• November 29th

Pricing

• Crown Open Course: £30 +vat per person
• Crown Group Course: £300 +vat (up to 12 in-house)

• HABC Open Course: £40 +vat per person
• HABC Group Course: £360 +vat (up to 12 in-house)

Related Courses

Level 2 Accident Investigation, Level 2 Risk Assessment, Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace, NVQ Level 3 Health & Safety, NVQ Level 5 Health & Safety, COSHH Level 2.