Level 1 Award in Principles of Health and Safety in the Workplace (QCF)

£85.00

This regulated qualification focuses on the importance of maintaining health and safety and ensuring that employee actions reduce risks in the workplace. It is intended for learners working in any workplace environment, including retail, manufacturing, food premises and the care environment. It is also suitable for those who are returning to work or starting work for the first time.
Learners will gain a sound introduction to all aspects of health and safety including legislation, fire procedures, chemical safety, manual handling and personal protective equipment. It is ideal as an introduction to general health and safety for any environment.

Description

The HABC Level 1 Awards in Health and Safety have been developed to ensure that employees are equipped with a basic knowledge of health and safety in their workplace, including the duties under UK health and safety legislation.

These qualifications require no former knowledge of Health and Safety and are therefore ideal as part of a company health and safety induction programme, but it could also form part of ongoing refresher training designed to improve the health and safety culture in a workplace.

These qualifications suit a diverse group of individuals ranging from those working in large multinationals to those working in small businesses. Candidates can also use the qualification as part of relevant courses being taken in schools and colleges.

The current range of Level 1 Health and Safety qualifications available from HABC are as follows:

HABC Level 1 Award in Principles of Health and Safety in the Workplace (QCF)

Level 1 Award in Health and Safety for Catering

Level 1 Award in Health and Safety for Retail

Level 1 Award in Health and Safety for Carers

HABC Level 1 Award in Health and Safety for Construction (QCF