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The Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace equips supervisors and managers with the legal, moral and practical responsibilities needed to protect employees, contractors, suppliers and the public. Learners build competence in hazard identification, risk control, workforce assessment and corrective action. Recognised by the HSE, auditors and enforcement officers, this qualification helps organisations demonstrate compliance by ensuring access to a suitably trained, competent person.

WHAT

Qualification holders will have gained a wide range of knowledge on health and safety law, the hazards present in a workplace and how to implement effective and necessary controls. The  course will equip candidates with the skills necessary for the effective supervision of staff. It will also focus on the importance of the health and safety culture of a business which will be an invaluable resource to those taking the qualification.

On completion of this training learners will be able to:

  • Understand the requirements for health, safety & welfare in the workplace.
  • Understand the benefits of using a safety management system
  • Understand the principles of risk assessment
  • Understand the risk & control methods for common workplace hazards
  • Understand how to the effects of accidents & incidents

Course Specifications