Cumbria Business Environment Network
Wednesday 29th February 2012
CREA Penrith
Redhills
Penrith
CA11 0DT

09.00 until 17.00

CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

This is a one day course designed to ensure employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public. It is also an excellent introductory course for small businesses who want to be aware of their responsibilities and what actions they need to take to ensure they are compliant with regulations. At the end of the course attendees should be able to:-

·         Understanding the principles of health and safety and accident prevention
·         Ability to contribute to any health and safety management system

·         Understand the importance of risk assessment as a technique for accident and ill health prevention

·         Understand the responsibilities placed on employers and employees

·         Understand the hazard, risk and main causes of harm to workers (manual handling, hazardous substances, exposure to noise and vibration)

·         Understand the importance of following systems, procedures and rules

·         Understand how individual action can reduce risks to health and safety

·         Appreciate how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety

 

 

This is a one day course with a multiple choice exam and accreditation at the end of the day.

 
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Course Cost £85 plus VAT

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