Level 1: Principles of Health & Safety

• Understand the importance of health and safety
  • identify the main health and safety responsibilities of workers and employers
  • Define the key terms used in health and safety training.
• Understand the scope of hazards and risks
  • Identify common hazards in a workplace
  • Identify control measures for common hazards
• Understand the range of conditions that can affect health and safety
  • Outline the benefits of maintaining a tidy, well organised setting.
  • State the importance of maintaining suitable environmental conditions.
  • Outline the different types of health and safety signage.
• Comprehend the significant wellbeing and security techniques at work environment
  • Identify the need for reporting accidents, ill health, dangerous events and near misses.
  • Explain the purpose of first-aid provision.
  • Outline the actions to take in case of a fire in the workplace
  • Outline the types and uses of personal protective equipment.

Qualification is assessed:

• It is assessed by a multiple-choice examination.