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Level 2 Award in Health and Safety at Workplace (HSW)

The PIMS Level 2 Award in Health and Safety at Workplace (HSW) provides practical knowledge of common workplace hazards, basic risk assessment and safer working practices. The course helps employees understand...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Occupational Health and Safety
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
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Program Overview

The PIMS Level 2 Award in Health and Safety at Workplace (HSW) provides practical knowledge of common workplace hazards, basic risk assessment and safer working practices. The course helps employees understand how everyday decisions and workplace controls contribute to reducing accidents and occupational-health risks.

The programme covers employer and employee responsibilities, emergencies, manual handling, ergonomics, PPE, occupational health and incident reporting.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Introduction to Workplace Health and Safety
  2. Workplace Safety Responsibilities
  3. Hazard Identification
  4. Risk Assessment
  5. Hierarchy of Controls
  6. Safe-Working Practices
  7. Workplace Housekeeping
  8. Safe Use of Tools and Equipment
  9. Fire Prevention
  10. Emergency Preparedness
  11. Workplace Evacuation
  12. Manual Handling
  13. Workplace Ergonomics
  14. Personal Protective Equipment
  15. Incident and Near-Miss Reporting
  16. Basic Incident Investigation
  17. Occupational Health
  18. Workplace Hygiene
  19. Employee Wellbeing
  20. Monitoring and Continual Improvement
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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 2 Award in Health and Safety at Workplace (HSW)

This PIMS workplace-safety course is suitable for employees across all industries, supervisors, Line Managers, contractors, subcontractors, Safety Representatives, Safety Committee members and individuals seeking practical health and safety knowledge.

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Key Benefits

After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared 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
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety at Workplace (HSW) program benefits
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety at Workplace (HSW) assessment
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • 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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