Control of Substance Hazardous to Health

Service Description

Hazardous substances are an everyday fact of life in some working environments, so having the skills and knowledge is vital in making sure risks are understood and employees are kept safe. The Highfield Level 2 Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (RQF) has been developed to give learners who may have contact with hazardous substances the skills and knowledge to recognise the risks associated with them and how to control them. The qualification covers workplaces in areas such as manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities, as well as office and classroom environments. It aims to support workplace roles but can be used for younger learners preparing for employment or wanting to progress onto further learning in a related area. Topics covered include: • The law relating to hazardous substances in the workplace • How risk assessments contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in the workplace • The precautions and procedures necessary to ensure that risks associated with hazardous substances are properly controlled Course duration: 1 day classroom or workplace or online Assessment method: Multiple-choice examination