The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) is a UK-regulated qualification designed to develop practical knowledge of essential workplace health and safety principles. It sits within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is awarded by Qualsafe Awards, an awarding organisation recognised and regulated by Ofqual.

This qualification is intended for learners who need a structured understanding of workplace health and safety, including employees, supervisors, managers, and individuals preparing to work in environments where health and safety responsibilities are relevant. Its learning focuses on recognising workplace hazards and risks, understanding relevant health and safety responsibilities and procedures, and applying appropriate measures to help prevent accidents and protect people at work. The qualification specification also places workplace health and safety within areas such as risk control, safe working practices, and statutory responsibilities.

The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) is structured around mandatory learning and assessment requirements. Learners must successfully complete the specified assessment requirements to achieve the award; the qualification specification defines the learning outcomes, assessment criteria, delivery requirements, and quality-assurance arrangements. Qualsafe qualifications use formal assessment and certification processes through approved centres.

For UK learners, the RQF status provides a clear reference to the regulated nature and level of the qualification. International learners can use it as evidence of structured UK-regulated learning, subject to the requirements of employers, professional bodies, or authorities in their country.

Progression can include further Level 2 specialist health and safety qualifications and relevant Level 3 health and safety study, depending on the learner's objectives and entry requirements.