Free Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Course in Redcar. Classes run at Triage Redcar over two days, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. Health and safety is everyone's responsibility at work, whether you're an employee, contractor, or visitor. This course covers the key subject areas that the Health and Safety Executive regards as essential to safe working. You'll gain a solid grounding in workplace safety procedures that employers across most sectors expect.
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 understand the roles of employers, employees, and contractors in maintaining safe workplaces.
You'll recognise safe working procedures and why they matter.
You'll understand how to report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting over two days. You'll take part in tutor-led sessions covering the core health and safety topics. Assessment is 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 Redcar will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative, where health and safety awareness is a core requirement
Construction labourer, working safely on site under health and safety rules
Care assistant, following safe working procedures in care settings
Retail assistant, managing hazards and safe working in a shop environment
Facilities assistant, helping maintain safe and compliant workplaces
Manufacturing operative, applying safe procedures on the factory floor
Cleaning operative, working safely with equipment and substances
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 health and safety.
IOSH Managing Safely. A widely used qualification for team leaders and managers who need to manage health and safety risks at work.
NEBOSH General Certificate. A more in-depth health and safety qualification recognised by employers in construction, manufacturing, and facilities management.
