Level 2 Award in Health and Safety at Workplace (HSW)
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety at Workplace (HSW) offered by OXQUAL provides practical knowledge of common workplace hazards, risk assessment and safe-working practices. The programme develops awareness of employee and employer responsibilities, emergency preparedness,...
About this qualification
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety at Workplace (HSW) offered by OXQUAL provides practical knowledge of common workplace hazards, risk assessment and safe-working practices.
The programme develops awareness of employee and employer responsibilities, emergency preparedness, manual handling, ergonomics, Personal Protective Equipment and incident reporting. It is suitable for personnel who require a practical foundation in workplace health and safety.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Introduction to Workplace Health and Safety
- Workplace Safety Responsibilities
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Safe-Working Practices
- Workplace Housekeeping
- Safe Use of Tools and Equipment
- Fire Prevention
- Emergency Preparedness
- Workplace Evacuation
- Manual Handling
- Workplace Ergonomics
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Incident and Near-Miss Reporting
- Basic Incident Investigation
- Occupational Health
- Workplace Hygiene
- Employee Wellbeing
- Monitoring and Continual Improvement
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Employees across all industries
- Supervisors and Line Managers
- Contractors and Subcontractors
- Safety Representatives
- Safety Committee Members
- Individuals seeking practical workplace-safety knowledge
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop foundational workplace health and safety knowledge.
- Recognise common workplace hazards.
- Conduct basic risk assessments.
- Apply safer working practices.
- Improve emergency-preparedness awareness.
- Understand manual-handling and ergonomic risks.
- Use PPE appropriately.
- Improve incident and near-miss reporting.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical evaluation.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and workplace-safety observation exercise.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus 1 practical assignment.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Written Duration: 90 minutes.
- Practical Duration: 45 minutes.
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