What is it?

This qualification is aimed at those who require a better understanding of health and safety within the workplace. The emphasis is on making the employee safe for themselves, safe for others and capable of identifying potential hazards.

The RSPH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace covers the principles of Health and Safety requirements whilst at work and the procedures that are required to be in place for managing risks and dealing with accidents and ill health.

Health and Safety takes as its starting point from the fact that most accidents are attributable to a lack of knowledge or carelessness and that the key to improvement is increased awareness on everybody's part.
This qualification is regulated by Ofqual/CCEA and Qualification Wales.

This qualification is on The Education and Skills Funding Agency list of qualifications approved for funding.

Who is it for?
Holders of this qualification will understand the general principles of health and safety in the workplace, the nature of hazards and risks in the workplace and their possible effects, and hazards and risks likely to affect the occupational health of individuals.
How do I apply?

For learners: see below for your nearest centre. Centres are listed alphabetically - to find the centre nearest to you, please use the location finder.

For current centres: if you are interested in delivering this qualification, please visit the Centre Area and register your interest. 

How do I become an RSPH-approved centre?
If you’re planning to deliver one of our qualifications, you will need to become a RSPH registered centre.

To become an approved centre and to gain qualification approval, please visit our Become a centre page.

Centres offering this qualification

83 centres offering this qualification

All distance

89 Malone Road, Belfast, Belfast, BT9 6SP
Tel: 02890 688 961, Email: [email protected]

102 Garrison Lane, Felixstowe, IP11 7RB
Tel: 07739 713821, Email: [email protected], Website: https://www.ablequicklearn.com

Sterling House, Grimbald Crag Close, Knaresborough, HG5 8PJ
Tel: 0800 988 5359, Email: [email protected], Website: http://www.edialux.co.uk

Montefiore Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, White Chapel, London, E1 5HZ
Tel: 0207 423 9917, Email: [email protected], Website: http://www.lsaf.co.uk

Antrim Regional Office, 4A Steeple Road, Antrim, BT41 1AF
Tel: 028 9442 5348, Fax: 028 9442 5345

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