Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace

Understand everyday workplace health, safety and welfare, distinguish hazards from risks, and recognise how reporting and safe behaviour help prevent harm.

Recognise employer, employee and supervisory responsibilities, follow safe systems of work, and use clear reporting and safety information.

Identify hazards, consider who could be harmed, understand existing controls and the hierarchy of control, and respond safely when workplace conditions change.

Recognise everyday fall, housekeeping, height, vehicle, equipment and environmental hazards, including the effects of stress and fatigue on safe work.

Plan load movement, recognise strain and handling risks, use suitable aids and communication, and improve everyday workstation arrangements.

Recognise fire hazards, know alarm and evacuation arrangements, and obtain safe help during accidents and emergencies without exceeding your training.

Recognise hazardous substances, use labels and workplace instructions, care for suitable protection and stop or report unsafe equipment and missing controls.

Report accidents, incidents and near misses, support factual investigation, understand the responsible-person reporting boundary and revise safe workplace decisions.