Overview
The AOSH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety at Work Place provides essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety principles for all employees. This qualification helps create a safer working environment by ensuring workers understand their responsibilities, recognize common hazards, and know how to work safely.
Developed in alignment with Highwave Training methodologies, this course covers fundamental health and safety concepts applicable across all industries. It serves as an excellent foundation for employees new to health and safety or those requiring refresher training.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace
- Recognize common workplace hazards and their associated risks
- Understand legal responsibilities of employers and employees
- Identify control measures to prevent accidents and ill health
- Understand the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Recognize the importance of good housekeeping and workplace organization
- Understand emergency procedures and evacuation protocols
- Recognize the importance of reporting accidents and near misses
Target Audience
All employees, new starters, contractors, and anyone requiring basic health and safety awareness training. Ideal for organizations implementing health and safety training programmes for their workforce.
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites required
- Suitable for all levels of experience
- Basic English language proficiency recommended
Course Details
Module 1: Introduction to Health & Safety
- Importance of health and safety in the workplace
- Legal framework and key legislation
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Costs of poor health and safety
Module 2: Workplace Hazards and Risks
- Common workplace hazards identification
- Understanding risk and hazard relationships
- Physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards
- Hazard spotting techniques
Module 3: Control Measures and Safe Working Practices
- Hierarchy of control measures
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and use
- Safe systems of work
- Permit-to-work systems
Module 4: Workplace Safety
- Slips, trips, and falls prevention
- Manual handling principles
- Workplace transport safety
- Good housekeeping practices
Module 5: Emergency Procedures
- Fire safety and evacuation procedures
- First aid arrangements
- Emergency contact procedures
- Accident and incident reporting
Duration: 1 day (6-8 hours)
Assessment: Multiple choice examination
Pass Mark: 70%
- AOSH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety at Work Place certificate
- Valid for 3 years
- Internationally recognized qualification