Take your Health and Safety Training to the next level and learn how to keep everyone more safe in your workplace.
Health and Safety in the Workplace Level 2 (VTQ) at a glance
- 3-year nationally recognised certificate
- 3 hours and 19 minutes of engaging video training
- Video access for 8 months
- Printable wall certificate
- CPD time credit conformation
- Includes manual & other downloads
- Free weekly video refresher
- Evidence Based Training certificate
Group Rates also available
This course is aimed at anyone who requires a comprehensive course in health and safety awareness. It is designed to meet the Health and Safety regulations and covers regulations, precautions, planning, risk assessing, PPE, individual sectors, what causes accidents, employer/employee responsibilities, RIDDOR, COSHH, first aid, workstation/VDU safety, working at heights, gas safety, occupational health, infection control, electricity, enforcement and the dangers and links in the regulations in fire and manual handling.
Includes the latest HSE guidance on Coronavirus COVID 19 and enforcement
This course is available fully online or nationally through our network of approved instructors as a one day course.
Please note that learners undertaking a ProTrainings Trainings Course have the option to choose to take a regulated qualification.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
- Employers
- Business owners
- Managers
- Health and Safety reps
- Employees
- Higher risk businesses for induction
- Fire Wardens
- Fire marshals
This course comes with 4.0 hrs (5.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 3 hours and 19 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
For the contents of our video online course, visit the Health and Safety in the Workplace course.
The contents included in the classroom course are:
- What is Health and Safety
- Why is Health and Safety Important
- Causes of Accidents
- Workplace Illness
- Good Housekeeping
- Acts and Regulations
- RIDDOR
- Accident Reporting
- COSHH Regulations & Data Sheets
- Health and Safety Regulations and Policy
- Employee Welfare
- Employer and Employee’s Responsibilities
- HASAWA and MHSWR Law Regulations
- Employee’s Training
- Manager’s Role
- Self Employed
- Enforcement
- Penalties for Non-Compliance of H&S Laws
- Workplace Policies and Procedures
- Risk Assessment
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safety Warning Signs
- Fire – Causes and What to Do
- Manual Handling
- Guidelines for Lifting
- Working at Height
- Work-related disorders and diseases
- Hazards and Control Measures
- Reporting Problems
- First Aid Planning and Basic Advice
Learning Outcomes
1 Understand roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace
1.1 Outline employers and employees duties relating to health, safety and welfare at work
1.2 Outline the consequences for non-compliance with health and safety legislation
1.3 Outline the requirements for training and competence in the workplace
1.4 Outline the ways in which health and safety information can be communicated
2 Understand how risk assessments contribute to health and safety
2.1 Define the terms 'hazard' and 'risk'
2.2 Outline the process for carrying out a risk assessment
2.3 Describe how risk assessment can be used to reduce accidents and ill health at work
3 Understand how to identify and control the risks from common workplace hazards
3.1 Describe the hazards that may be found in a range of workplaces
3.2 Describe how hazards can cause harm or damage to people, work processes, the workplace and the environment
3.3 Describe the principle of the risk control hierarchy
3.4 List examples of risk controls for common workplace hazards
4 Know the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace
4.1 State the common causes of workplace accidents and ill health
4.2 Identify the actions that might need to be taken following an incident in the workplace
4.3 List the arrangements that should be in place in a workplace for emergencies and first aid
4.4 Outline why it is important to record all incidents, accidents and ill health
- DSE/VDU Operator Safety student manual V3.0
- ProTrainings Health and Safety Awareness level 1 & 2 student manual V4.2
- Adult CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. Approved Code of Practice, Regulations and guidance from the HSE
- Control of legionella bacteria in water systems - Audit checklists
- Conveyor belt workstation design - HSE leaflet for guidance
- Coronavirus COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Costs to Britain of workplace fatalities and self-reported injuries and ill health, 2015/16 - link to an HSE document
- Essentials of health and safety at work link to HSE website
- Example risk assessment for an office-based business from the HSE link
- Find a classroom course locally
- Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally on our course finder
- First Aid at Work Regulations 1981 HSE document
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- Getting to Grips with Manual Handling link to HSE website
- HSE 5 steps to Risk Assessing link to HSE website
- HSE CHIP Regulations
- HSE COSHH Work Place Exposure Limits Leaflet
- HSE DSE/VDU safety leaflet
- HSE Manual Handling Regulations Guide - link to HSE website
- HSE Using electric storage batteries safely INDG139
- HSE Working with substances hazardous to health A brief guide to COSHH
- HSE brief guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
- HSE details on PAT testing leaflet link
- HSE guide to COSHH
- HSE guide to PPE
- HSE guide to safety signs in the workplace
- HSE guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 19
- HSE guide to working at height
- HSE leaflet on How the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations apply to health and social care
- HSE leaflet on finding Asbestos
- HSE leaflet on lone working
- HSE newsletter on the use of ladders
- Health and Safety in Care Homes HSE document link
- HeartSine 350 Information Leaflet
- Home Emergency Contact Sheet
- How to register to call EMS by text
- Legionnaires’ disease - Control of legionella bacteria in water systems
- Legionnaires’ disease A brief guide for duty holders
- Link to the HSE website
- Manual Handling Assessment Chart Guide to MAC - link to HSE website
- ProTrainings - Using an AED Leaflet
- RIDDOR October 2013 Changes
- RIDDOR link to the HSE guide
- Sign up for free Student First Aid - use code SCH-376-61-571
- Statistics on fatal injuries in the workplace 2011/12
- Step by Step Guide to COSHH HSE Guide - Link to HSE website
- The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations Approved Code of Practice and guidance
- The Fire Safety Act 2021
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
- Working at Height - HSE guide link
- Workplace Accident Book
- Workplace Emergency Contact Sheet
- Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) HSE leaflet
- Workplace health, safety and welfare A short guide for managers from the HSE
- Workplace health, safety and welfare A short guide for managers from the HSE
I want to complete a short practical module after completing the online course, is this possible?
We have a network of over 1000 approved and monitored instructors to deliver a short skill training session nationwide or we can come to your workplace to deliver the training. This blended training saves class time and provides the same qualification. Contact us on 01206 805359 to discuss your options.
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.
Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate. You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.
What training courses do you offer and how are they delivered?
We offer a full range of training courses across all business sectors as video online, blended and nationwide at your business or our local training centres. With over 350 courses you can learn at a time and place that meets your busy schedules and save money on travel and costs away from the office.
Do you sell first aid kits and equipment?
Yes, we sell over 1000 products from first aid kits to plasters. We also sell a wide range of medical devices, equipment and everything you need to deal with a first aid emergency and to comply in the workplace with first aid provision. See our first aid equipment online store at www.first-aid-online.co.uk
Do you have 360 videos on your courses?
Yes, we are adding 360 videos to many courses. These videos can be viewed on any device and allow you to see the video around 360 degrees to gain a better insight into the film. We use these for things like first aid and health and safety and will be adding more in the coming weeks.
Are your courses Endorsed?
Yes, all ProTrainings courses are Endorsed by TQUK in addition to other approvals and endorsements to give you a quality compliant qualification for your courses whatever delivery method you take.
Why do I need accredited training courses?
Whether you are employed, running a business or taking training for other reasons, you need to ensure the course is trustworthy and will pass due diligence checks. Taking courses that are accredited gives you peace of mind of the quality, compliance and that your certificate will be accepted. Choosing ISO companies to ensure they are externally verified.
Are courses all online or can I take a blended or class course locally?
Most of our courses are available as online or classroom-based at a training centre locally. We can also send an instructor to your business to save travel and tailor the course to your business. To save time and money you can take most courses in a blended format with online and class training.
What People are Saying
What people are saying about this course
“Excellent videos, thoroughly explained, very well done and value for money well pleased thank you”
- Shaun, Electrician from Worcestershire
“Very happy with this course, thank you!”
- Elizabeth, Aesthetic Doctor from london
“Excellent videos, thoroughly explained, very well done and value for money well pleased thank you”
- Shaun, Electrician from Worcestershire
“Very happy with this course, thank you!”
- Elizabeth, Aesthetic Doctor from london
