RSPH Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

Ensuring workplace safety is essential for employee well-being and operational success. The RSPH Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace offers an entry-level qualification that introduces fundamental health and safety principles, helping individuals understand their roles and responsibilities in creating a safe working environment.

This course is ideal for:

• New employees seeking an introduction to workplace safety.
• Individuals refreshing their knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Organisations aiming to instil a strong safety culture among their workforce.

Course Highlights

• Comprehensive Introduction: Covers key health and safety concepts, regulations, and practices.
• Flexible Training: One-week program with 6 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and 6 Total Qualification Time (TQT).
• Accredited Qualification: Certification from the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) upon successful completion.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will gain foundational knowledge in:

The Importance of Workplace Health, Safety, and Welfare:

• Understand why safety standards matter and their impact on well-being and productivity

Hazard and Risk Control:

• Identify common workplace hazards (e.g., physical, chemical, ergonomic).
• Learn basic risk assessment and control measures.

Effects of Poor Health and Safety:

• Recognise the consequences of neglecting safety practices, including accidents and illnesses.

Communication of Health and Safety Information:

• Understand how to effectively communicate safety procedures and protocols.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the importance of health, safety and welfare  standards in the workplace, with reference to:

1. Duties of employers to contribute to a healthy and safe workplace
2. Duties of employees to contribute to a healthy and safe workplace
3. Suitable workplace welfare arrangements.

Know how hazards and risks are controlled in the workplace, with reference to:

1. How hazards and risks contribute to workplace risk assessments
2. The importance of workers following procedures at work
3. The methods for controlling risks in the workplace

Be aware of the main causes and effects of poor health and safety at work, with reference to:

1. The main causes of workplace injury
2. The main causes of workplace ill-health
3. The reasons why accidents occur
4. The effects of accidents at work
5. The need to report accidents and near misses at work

Understand how health and safety information is communicated in the workplace, with reference to:

1. The main safety signs and signals found in the workplace
2. The sources of health and safety information found in the workplace
3. The importance of workers notifying health and safety concerns to their employer

1. Course Structure
2. Duration: (6 GLH and 6 TQT)

Study Units:

1. 1. Importance of health, safety, and welfare standards in the workplace.
   2. Controlling hazards and risks in the workplace.
   3. Main causes and effects of poor health and safety.
   4. Communicating health and safety information effectively.

Assessment and Certification

Assessment:

1. Written examination to test understanding of course material.

Certification:

1. Successful participants will receive a certificate from the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), valid indefinitely.

Benefits

1. For Individuals: Gain foundational knowledge to contribute to a safer workplace and boost career opportunities.
2. For Organisations: Embed safety principles within your workforce to ensure compliance and reduce workplace incidents.
3. Lifetime Qualification: Build a long-lasting understanding of essential workplace safety practices.

Why Choose Roman Training and Jobs?

1. Trusted Provider: Expert trainers with extensive experience in health and safety education.
2. Flexible Learning Options: Suitable for individuals and organisations, with tailored training solutions available.
3. Nationally Recognised Certification: Equip your workforce with skills acknowledged across industries.