LEVEL 1: AWARD IN HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE (RQF)

course/Award information

The Qualsafe Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) has been specifically designed to provide candidates with a basic introduction to workplace health and safety. It is suitable for all employees working in a range of environments, as well as employees returning to work or entering work for the
first time.

With all subjects covered in just 4 hours, this regulated and nationally recognised qualification is ideal for providing employees with a basic understanding of workplace health and safety.

This course also helps employers fulfil their legal duties to provide sufficient information, instruction and training to allow employees to work safely

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REGULATORS:
Ofqual regulated

PRE REQUISITES:
Be 14 years of age or older.

VALIDITY OF AWARD:
This qualification is valid for 3 years.

LENGTH OF COURSE:
4 Hours

COURSE CONTENT:
This qualification covers:

  • The importance of health and safety in the workplace and roles and responsibilities
  • Workplace hazards and risks:
    • Slips, trips and falls
    • Working at heights
    • Manual handling
    • Hazardous substances
    • Machinery and vehicles
    • Electricity
    • Fire
    • Stress
  • Workplace conditions that can affect health and safety
  • Health and safety signage
  • Personal Protective Equipment and its uses
  • Importance of personal hygiene
  • The purpose of first aid provision
  • The need for reporting incidents and ill health


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

  • Continual assessment by the tutor
  • Complete a multiple choice question paper with a pass mark of 10/15

HOW MANY FIRST AIDERS DO I NEED

At my workplace or school?

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If you are unsure of how many people to train and deploy as first aiders for your workplace or school, then don’t worry.

You can use our first aid requirements calculator to help you understand your specific requirements.  The calculator is a guide and doesn’t replace the need to conduct a full ‘first aid requirements risk assessment’.

We thrive on helping remove the stress of your legal responsibility to ensure there are suitable arrangements in place for all staff or visitors should someone become ill or injured.

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

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