Free Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Triage Sunderland over two days, part-time during the daytime. The course covers the health and safety responsibilities shared by everyone in a workplace, including employees, contractors, visitors, and suppliers. Topics are drawn from areas the Health and Safety Executive regards as essential for safe working procedures. The course suits anyone fitting study around other commitments, as it runs across just two daytime sessions.
Who this course is for
Health and safety is the responsibility of everyone within a business, its contractors, visitors and suppliers. The subject areas covered within this qualification are regarded by the Health and Safety executive (HSE) as being important to maintaining safe working procedures in the workplace.
What you will learn
You'll understand your legal responsibilities for health and safety at work.
You'll identify common workplace hazards and how to control them.
You'll learn how to assess and manage risk in a working environment.
You'll explore safe working procedures relevant to a range of industries.
You'll understand the roles of employers, employees, contractors, and visitors in maintaining a safe workplace.
You'll recognise how to report health and safety concerns and incidents.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions over two daytime days. Delivery includes tutor-led instruction and group discussion. Assessment is typically through a short written test or knowledge-based questions at the end of the course. The centre will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Sunderland will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative - health and safety knowledge is a core requirement
Construction labourer - employers expect awareness of site safety rules
Care assistant - safe working procedures are central to the role
Retail supervisor - responsible for staff and customer safety on the shop floor
Facilities assistant - maintaining safe environments day to day
Factory or production operative - working within health and safety regulations
Office administrator - supporting workplace safety compliance and record-keeping
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace - a natural next step if you want to take on supervisory or management responsibility for safety at work.
IOSH Managing Safely - widely used by employers to develop team leaders and managers in health and safety practice.
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - a more in-depth qualification for those moving into a dedicated health and safety role.
