Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace
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A comprehensive Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace course. Built for employees, supervisors and managers in any industry — offices, warehouses, shops, factories, construction, care and hospitality — it is one of the most thorough and best-illustrated Level 2 courses available online.
Across nine in-depth modules you'll cover the full breadth of Level 2 health & safety topics: health and safety law and everyone's legal duties, risk assessment and the hierarchy of control, hazardous substances under COSHH, safe manual handling, display-screen work, fire and electrical safety, work equipment, PPE and safety signs, workplace welfare, and the management of accidents, first aid and occupational health — each brought to life with clear, branded diagrams of the hierarchy of control, the five steps of risk assessment, the fire triangle, extinguisher types and more.
Finish with a 33-question final assessment (80% to pass, unlimited attempts, every answer explained) and earn your Certificate of Completion.
On completion you'll earn a Certificate of Completion you can log towards your CPD. This course builds health & safety knowledge to a Level 2 standard; it is not an Ofqual/RQF-regulated qualification, and your workplace's own policies and any role-specific or in-person training requirements always apply on top.
Across nine in-depth modules you'll cover the full breadth of Level 2 health & safety topics: health and safety law and everyone's legal duties, risk assessment and the hierarchy of control, hazardous substances under COSHH, safe manual handling, display-screen work, fire and electrical safety, work equipment, PPE and safety signs, workplace welfare, and the management of accidents, first aid and occupational health — each brought to life with clear, branded diagrams of the hierarchy of control, the five steps of risk assessment, the fire triangle, extinguisher types and more.
Finish with a 33-question final assessment (80% to pass, unlimited attempts, every answer explained) and earn your Certificate of Completion.
On completion you'll earn a Certificate of Completion you can log towards your CPD. This course builds health & safety knowledge to a Level 2 standard; it is not an Ofqual/RQF-regulated qualification, and your workplace's own policies and any role-specific or in-person training requirements always apply on top.
Course Curriculum
11 sections · 44 lessons · 11h 42m
Foundations of Health & Safety and UK Law
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Duties of Employers and Employees
25 min
Enforcement: HSE, Local Authorities, Notices and Penalties
20 min
Reporting Under RIDDOR: What, When and How
20 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Risk Assessment and the Hierarchy of Control
The Purpose and Power of Risk Assessment
15 min
The Five Steps of Risk Assessment
30 min
Risk Matrices: Quantifying Likelihood and Severity
20 min
The Hierarchy of Control: Why PPE Is the Last Resort
25 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Common Workplace Hazards and Their Control
Slips, Trips and Falls on the Level
20 min
Working at Height: Planning, Equipment and Competence
20 min
Machinery and Equipment: PUWER in Practice
20 min
Electrical Safety in the Workplace
15 min
Workplace Transport: Vehicles, Pedestrians and Loading
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Hazardous Substances and COSHH
COSHH Fundamentals: Substances, Harm and Routes of Entry
20 min
The COSHH Assessment and Control Process
25 min
CLP Pictograms, Labels and Safety Data Sheets
25 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Manual Handling and Display Screen Equipment
Manual Handling Risks and the Avoid-Assess-Reduce Hierarchy
20 min
Safe Lifting Technique: A Step-by-Step Workshop
20 min
Display Screen Equipment: Ergonomic Workstations
20 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Fire Safety in the Workplace
The Fire Triangle and Fire Prevention
15 min
Fire Classes and Choosing the Right Extinguisher
20 min
The Fire Safety Order and Your Personal Role
20 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
PPE, Safety Signs and Welfare
Personal Protective Equipment: Selection, Use and Maintenance
20 min
Reading Safety Signs: Shape, Colour and Meaning
15 min
Workplace Welfare: The Basics That Matter
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Accidents, First Aid and Emergency Procedures
Accidents, Near Misses and Learning Reporting Culture
20 min
First Aid at Work: Arrangements and Your Role
15 min
Emergency Procedures: Evacuation and Beyond
15 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Course Synthesis
Occupational Health: The Hidden Half of Health & Safety
15 min
Work-Related Stress and Mental Wellbeing
20 min
Noise and Vibration at Work
20 min
Building a Positive Safety Culture: Capstone Synthesis
30 min
Knowledge Check
3 min
Resources & Glossary
Quick Reference & Glossary
5 min
Final Assessment & Certification
Final Assessment
20 min
Frequently asked questions
How long is the certificate valid and when should I refresh it?
The certificate does not carry a formal expiry date because it is a certificate of completion rather than a regulated qualification. Common practice is to refresh workplace health and safety training every one to three years, or sooner if your role, equipment or risks change.
Who is this course for?
It is built for employees, supervisors and managers in any industry, including offices, warehouses, shops, factories, construction, care and hospitality. It suits anyone needing a solid grounding in workplace health and safety duties and hazard control.
Is this Level 2 Health & Safety course accredited or recognised?
It is CPD-aligned awareness training with a certificate of completion, not a regulated or externally accredited qualification. It covers the full UK Level 2 Health & Safety syllabus and is suitable for induction, refresher and CPD evidence, but it does not award an Ofqual-regulated qualification.
How long does the course take?
There is around 11 hours and 42 minutes of content across 44 lessons. Because it is self-paced, you can work through it in one go or spread it over several sessions, and your progress is saved as you go.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you complete the modules and pass the final assessment (80% to pass, with unlimited attempts and every answer explained), you earn a Certificate of Completion. You can download it and add it to your CV or LinkedIn profile.
Is it self-paced, and are there any prerequisites?
Yes. Every course is fully online and self-paced with lifetime access, so you can start anytime and learn at your own pace on any device. There are no prerequisites unless the course says otherwise.
Course reviews
4.8 / 5
Excellent
Highly recommend
Brilliant refresher and the diagrams made everything stick. Would happily do another.
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Aisha K.
Verified learner
Great course
Really enjoyed this — clear and practical.
QA C.
Verified learner
Exactly what I needed
Straightforward, no fluff, and a certificate to prove it. Spot on.
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Tom B.
Verified learner
Very thorough
Covered everything I expected and more — I feel genuinely confident now.
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Lucy H.
Verified learner
Good value
Practical and to the point. The examples were really relevant to my job.
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James O.
Verified learner
Easy to follow
Loved how clearly it was laid out. Made the rules actually click.
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Priya N.
Verified learner
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FOR TEAMS
Train your whole team
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Instant access · Learn at your own pace
44 lessons
11h 42m total
Lifetime access