Who is it for?

This qualification is designed principally for anyone entering the world of work for the first time or moving to a new place of work. It is suitable as an induction course in health and safety for new employees in a business or for health and safety refresher training. The emphasis is on making the employee safe for him/herself, safe for others and capable of identifying potential hazards.

‘Health and Safety’ takes as its starting point the fact that most accidents are attributable to a lack of knowledge or carelessness and that the key to improvement is increased awareness on everybody's part.

Course content

• Importance of Health and Safety

• Personnel and Systems

• Requirements and enforcement of legislation

• Identification of hazards and their possible effects

• Methods for creating a safe working environment

• Methods of dealing with incidents

Courses usually involve 9 guided learning hours. Attainment of the learning outcomes is assessed by examination. The examination is in two parts: a multiple choice test and a hazard spotting exercise. Both parts of the assessment must be passed in order for a candidate to be awarded the certificate.

Pre-requisites

There are no recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. The recommendation is that candidates have a level of literacy equivalent to Entry Level 2.

Qualification

RSPH Accredited Certificate

Cost

£95 per delegate plus VAT.