Level 1 Award in Health and Safety for Retail

This National Award is aimed at learners working in all sectors of the retail or wholesale industry and those who

are preparing to work in the industry.

This qualification focuses on the importance of maintaining health and safety in the retail sector and the role employees need to play to ensure the safety of themselves, colleagues and customers in store.

Learners will understand the importance of lifting and handling goods properly and the procedures to follow in emergency situations, with particular focus on customer safety. The importance of following
company health and safety rules and procedures will be understood.