🦺 Health and Safety Level Two – Course Outline

Course Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: Supervisors, Team Leaders, Safety Officers, Line Managers
Duration: 2–3 Days (12–18 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Blended / Practical Workshop

🎯 Course Objective

To equip participants with the skills to conduct risk assessments, manage workplace hazards, enforce compliance, and promote a strong safety culture within their teams.

📘 Module 1: Advanced Health & Safety Legislation and Compliance

Topics Covered:

• Overview of national health and safety regulations
• Employer vs supervisor responsibilities
• Legal consequences of non-compliance
• Workplace safety policies and documentation
• Inspections and audits

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Interpret basic health and safety legislation
• Ensure compliance within their departments
• Maintain required documentation and records

⚠️ Module 2: Risk Assessment and Control Measures

Topics Covered:

• Step-by-step risk assessment process
• Hazard identification techniques
• Risk rating methods (Likelihood × Severity)
• Hierarchy of control (Elimination to PPE)
• Implementing and reviewing control measures

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Conduct formal risk assessments
• Recommend appropriate control measures
• Monitor and review safety controls

🏗 Module 3: Workplace Hazard Management

Topics Covered:

• Mechanical and equipment safety
• Electrical safety awareness
• Chemical handling and COSHH principles
• Ergonomics and manual handling
• Environmental hazards

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Identify complex workplace hazards
• Apply safe systems of work
• Ensure proper hazard communication

🔥 Module 4: Fire Safety and Emergency Planning

Topics Covered:

• Fire risk assessments
• Emergency preparedness planning
• Evacuation leadership
• Incident response coordination
• Crisis communication

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Lead evacuation procedures
• Develop basic emergency response plans
• Coordinate team response during incidents

🚑 Module 5: Incident Investigation and Reporting

Topics Covered:

• Accident investigation procedures
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Reporting systems
• Documentation and evidence handling

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Conduct incident investigations
• Identify root causes (not just symptoms)
• Recommend corrective actions

🧠 Module 6: Safety Leadership and Culture

Topics Covered:

• Safety culture development
• Behaviour-based safety principles
• Communication and toolbox talks
• Employee engagement in safety
• Managing unsafe behaviors

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Promote positive safety culture
• Conduct effective safety briefings
• Influence safe behaviors in teams

🧤 Module 7: Personal Protective Equipment (Advanced Application)

Topics Covered:

• PPE risk-based selection
• Limitations of PPE
• Inspection and maintenance protocols
• Supervisory enforcement

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Select appropriate PPE for various tasks
• Supervise proper PPE use
• Maintain PPE compliance standards

📝 Assessment & Certification

Assessment Methods:

• 30–40 multiple choice questions
• Scenario-based risk assessment exercise
• Practical hazard identification activity
• Incident investigation case study

Certification:

Participants who pass will receive:
Health and Safety Level Two Certificate

🧩 Suggested Practical Activities

• Conduct a mock risk assessment
• Simulate incident investigation
• Develop emergency response plan
• Lead a mock toolbox talk
• Evaluate workplace hazard photos

📊 Difference Between Level 1 and Level 2