RSPH Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

What is Level 1 Health and Safety?

The RSPH Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace introduces the fundamental principles of health and safety requirements at work. It covers basic procedures for managing risks and dealing with accidents and ill health. This qualification is designed to help you make your workplace safer through awareness and understanding of the basic roles, responsibilities, risks, and hazards that could exist at work.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual/CCEA and Qualification Wales.

Who is this qualification for?

Level 1 Health and Safety is valuable for anyone in or looking for employment – whether you have started a new role with a new employer, you’re preparing for work experience, or you’re looking to improve safety for you and your team.

Key skills

By completing this qualification, you will come away with practical, actionable understanding of the basic facts and procedures of workplace safety, including:

• The importance of health, safety and welfare standards in the workplace
• How hazards and risks are controlled
• Awareness of the main causes and effects of poor health and safety at work
• How health and safety information is communicated in the workplace

For full details, visit the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace course specification.

How long does it take to complete?

The qualification takes a total of 6 hours to complete, including 6 hours of guided learning time, followed by a 30-minute multiple-choice examination.
 

Downloadable documents

How do I apply?