Level 1 Certificate in Health & Safety at Work

Suitable for

Employees who are involved in supervising or managing staff and includes: trainees, process workers, machine operators, and office staff.  Although the award is aimed at non-supervisory level staff, it is suitable for front-line supervisors with little or no health and safety training.

Description
 
QSP offers this level 1 award which is accredited by the British Safety Council.  The course consists of 14 modules and is assessed by a 1 hour examination comprising 40 multiple choice questions.

Method of Delivery
 
The course can be delivered on-site at company premises or at our training centre in the West Midlands.  The course can be built into any company induction program, but can also form part of any ongoing training.

Recognition  
    
Delegates receive a level 1 Certificate in Health & Safety at Work if they achieve a pass mark in the qualification.                        
Modules Covered

The Legal Position
The Working Environment
Workplace Accidents
Reducing Workplace Injuries
Risk Management
Personal Protective Equipment
Fire Safety
Electrical Safety
Hazardous Substances
Safety Signs and Signals
Manual Handling
Workstations and Display Screen Equipment
Work-Related ill health
Workforce Consultation

Specimen Questions

1 The minimum recommended temperature for workers sitting in an office is:
    A    12°C
    B    16°C
    C    20°C
    D    22°C

2 What is the main reason for accidents in the workplace?
    A    Faulty Machinery
    B    Human Error
    C    Poor Lighting
    D    Lack of Protective Equipment

3 Fatal injuries (causing death) in the workplace are mostly caused by either falling from a height and ________.
    A    Fires
    B    Electric Shocks
    C    Hazardous Substances
    D    Being struck by moving vehicles

4 Water fire extinguishers should NOT be used on:
    A    Wood
    B    Metal
    C    General Waste
    D    Electrical

5 What part of the body is most at risk when lifting heavy objects?
    A    Arms
    B    Neck
    C    Back
    D    Feet

6 By law an Employer must provide an eye test:
    A    for all employees
    B    for all employees who use display screen equipment
    C    upon request from a user of display screen equipment
    D    for employees who use display screen equipment for more than 2 hours a day
    
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