COURSE OVERVIEW:

The FAA Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) is a nationally regulated qualification aimed at people working in, or preparing to move into, a supervisory or managerial role with health and safety responsibilities. Relevant to all employment sectors, it provides a thorough understanding of key health and safety principles, legal responsibilities and best practice for risk management. The qualification is awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA), regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation, and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). It is also suitable for anyone looking to advance their existing health and safety knowledge beyond Level 2.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Understand the main legal framework and laws relating to health and safety at work
• Know the welfare provisions employers must make for their workforce
• Understand the benefits and principles of safety management systems
• Carry out and apply risk assessments confidently and correctly
• Identify and control risks from common workplace hazards using the hierarchy of control
• Know how to manage and investigate accidents and incidents effectively

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KEY TOPICS COVERED:

1. Health, Safety and Welfare Requirements in the Workplace
2. Safety Management Systems — Benefits and Elements
3. Principles and Practice of Risk Assessment
4. Identifying and Controlling Common Workplace Hazards
5. Managing the Effects of Accidents and Incidents
6. Accident Investigation Techniques — Immediate and Root Causes

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COURSE CURRICULUM:

UNIT 1 Legal Framework, Welfare & Safety Management Objective: Ensure learners understand their legal duties, employer welfare obligations and the value of a structured safety management system.

Health, Safety & Welfare in the Workplace Main UK health and safety legislation and legal framework Employer welfare provisions — what must be provided Sources of health and safety information and best practice guidance How health and safety information is communicated in organisations Defining incident, accident and occupational ill health Main causes of workplace injuries and ill health

Safety Management Systems The cost of accidents and ill health to businesses and individuals Typical elements of a safety management system Benefits of implementing a structured safety management approach

Assessment Information Written assessment — pass or refer (no grading) Available as classroom, on-site or remote delivery

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UNIT 2 Risk Assessment, Hazard Control & Incident Management Objective: Equip learners with the knowledge to assess risks, control hazards and respond effectively to accidents and incidents in the workplace.

Principles of Risk Assessment Benefits of assessing and controlling workplace risks Types of risk assessment and when each is used Where specific risk assessments are required by law Steps to completing a simple risk assessment

Identifying & Controlling Workplace Hazards How occupational, environmental, human and organisational factors affect risk How common hazards cause injuries, ill health and damage The hierarchy of control — applying it to identify suitable risk control measures

Accident & Incident Management Actions required following a workplace accident or incident Simple accident investigation techniques Identifying immediate causes and root causes of incidents Preventing recurrence through effective investigation