HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES

South Cambridgeshire District Council runs the Level 2 - Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Foundation Health & Safety Certificate.

Next available courses:

17th & 19th March 2009 (course split over two afternoon/evenings).

13th & 16th July 2009 (course split over two afternoon/evenings).


Location: South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne.
Time: 15:30-19:00 hrs
Maximum number of places: 20.
Cost: £45 per person.

Payment should be made in advance of the session by cheque payable to South Cambridgeshire District Council, which is to be returned with a completed course registration form obtainable from Lawrence Green, the Council Safety Advisor on the e-mail address detailed at the bottom of this page.

Content of course:

Session 1 - (3.5 hours)

  • Introduction, Health & Safety Law
  • Health & Welfare
  • Safety (inc Fire, Accidents, Electricity, Slips and Trips)
  • The Workplace and Work Equipment


Session 2 - (3.5 hours)

  • Risk Assessment, Manual Handling and Hazardous Substances
  • Ergonomics, DSE, Working at Height, Transport, Noise & Vibration


At the end of the second session a multiple choice examination will take place and successful attendees will be awarded a nationally recognised CIEH Level 2 Certificate in Health & Safety.

Future course dates

For further information including future course dates and registration forms, please contact lawrence.green@scambs.gov.uk or telephone our Contact Centre on 08450 450 063.


Risk Assessment Workshop

This 3.5-hour training session looks at basic principles of risk assessment with a workshop type focus to provide practical experience of completing assessments.

Next available course: To be arranged. To register your interest, please contact lawrence.green@scambs.gov.uk or telephone via our Contact Centre on 08450 450 063.
Location: South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne.
Time: 16:00-18:00.
Number of available places: 20.
Cost: £35.00

For further information including future course dates and registration forms, please contact lawrence.green@scambs.gov.uk or telephone via our Contact Centre on 08450 450 063.