New safety qualification for young people
New safety qualification for young people
A new qualification has been designed to improve young people's understanding of safe working when taking part in work experience. Last week the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in partnership with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), British Safety Council Awards (BSC Awards) and ENTO, unveiled the new workplace hazard awareness course and qualification. The intention is to provide Year 10 students in England with a basic understanding of health and safety in the workplace, so that they understand hazards, and what to expect of their employer. All schools in England will soon be notified about the qualification and course, says HSE. The Workplace Hazard Awareness Qualification at entry level 3 is based on the new national occupational standard for basic hazard awareness developed by ENTO. Martin Shevill, headteacher of Ossett School, Ossett, West Yorkshire, one of the schools that piloted the teaching materials, said: 'This is a very positive development to ensure the safety of school students in the workplace. We are looking at the possibility of introducing this for students on extended work placements.' Teaching materials to support the qualification have been produced by IOSH and will be free to schools and colleges. HSE says the materials will be accessible for students to work online and have been piloted in schools in England to ensure they meet the needs of teachers and students.
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