Level 2 Award in Health and Safety
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace — a one-day course for all employees covering legal requirements, accidents, risk assessment, hazards, welfare, PPE and more.
- Open courses £85–£95
- 20-question exam · pass mark 12/20
- Also available online (Highfield)
- In-house available for 7+
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Course details
Everything you need to know before booking
Who’s it for?
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is a one-day course aimed at all employees. It is intended for candidates already in workplaces and those who are preparing to start or return to work. It is also very useful for young people preparing for work experience and employment. There are no prerequisites, but it is advised that candidates have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent. Arrangements are in place for special needs.
What’s it about?
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety covers a full workplace foundation.
- Introduction to health and safety
- Legal requirements and enforcement
- Responsibilities for health and safety
- Accidents
- Risk assessment
- Occupational hazards
- The workplace
- Welfare provision
- Safety signs
- First aid equipment and facilities
- Personal protective equipment
How is it assessed?
There is a one-hour 20-question multiple-choice test at the end of the course and you need 12 out of 20 to pass. Following the course you will be sent a Level 2 Award in Health and Safety certificate.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Exam
- 20 multiple-choice questions
- Pass mark
- 12 / 20
- Formats
- Classroom or online
What will I get out of it?
The aim of the one-day Level 2 Award in Health and Safety is to ensure you know that health and safety is the responsibility of everyone within a business, its contractors, visitors and suppliers.
- Understand workplace H&S law
- Spot hazards and support risk assessment
- Know welfare, PPE and first aid basics
- Work safely with shared responsibility
Train your team together
Need to train 7 or more people?
If you have 7 or more staff and a suitable room, you could save by having an in-house course — keeping every team member at the same Level 2 standard.
FAQs
Common questions before you book
No formal prerequisites. Level 1 literacy or numeracy (or equivalent) is advised.
Open courses cost between £85 and £95 depending on the venue.
A one-hour 20-question multiple-choice test. Pass mark is 12 out of 20.
Yes. We also offer Highfield Level 2 online courses in Health and Safety in the Workplace, COSHH and Manual Handling.
Yes. With 7 or more staff and a suitable room, an in-house course can save money.
Book or enquire
Ready to book Level 2 Award in Health and Safety?
Tell us how many people you need to train, and whether you prefer an open course or on-site training. We’ll get back to you quickly with next steps.
- Open course · £85–£95 depending on venue
- On-site options for teams of 7+
- Expert trainers · UK-wide delivery
- Phone 01442 877322
- Email hello@saferfoodscores.co.uk
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