Workplace Health and Safety

Course overview

Practical training in Workplace Health and Safety, designed to build clear knowledge of the role, key responsibilities, assessment expectations and current UK requirements.

IIRSM, CPD & IOSH Approved | Duration Approx. 45 Minutes (️ Note: The time does not account for loading or reflection on the questions)

Course Overview This course provides a comprehensive introduction to workplace health and safety, covering a broad range of topics that apply to various business sectors. From office environments to workshops and factories, this course is perfect for employees across industries. It serves as a strong foundation for health and safety awareness and can be built upon with more specific courses tailored to particular hazards in the workplace. By completing this course, candidates will gain a solid understanding of general health and safety legislation, common workplace hazards, and best practices. They’ll learn key topics such as electrical safety, display screen equipment (DSE) usage, manual handling techniques, and safe handling of hazardous substances. The course also includes case studies that highlight the importance of health and safety and potential consequences of breaches, along with a focus on risk assessments and emergency procedures.

What You’ll Learn

• Health and Safety Legislation: Understand key legislation and guidance associated with health and safety in the workplace.
• Common Hazards: Identify the most common causes of accidents and injuries in the workplace and understand the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees.
• Fire Safety & Electrical Safety: Gain an understanding of good practice in fire safety and electrical safety.
• Manual Handling: Learn proper techniques to safely handle materials and reduce injury risk.
• COSHH: Understand the importance of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations.
• PPE Usage: Learn when and how to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• Emergency Procedures: Know how to handle emergency situations, and understand how stress and other factors impact health and safety.

Course Modules The course is broken down into 7 engaging modules:

Target Audience This course is ideal for a wide range of employees across various sectors and is a great addition to an induction process. It's particularly useful for businesses looking to ensure their staff are well-versed in general health and safety practices.

Advantages

• Comprehensive Coverage: Covers a wide array of health and safety topics, providing a solid foundation for further specialized training.
• CPD Approved: This course is CPD accredited, making it an excellent choice for those looking to demonstrate continuous professional development.
• Flexible Online Learning: Progress through the course at your own pace, allowing for flexible learning around your work and personal life.

Further Progression

• DSE Awareness: For those working with computers, the DSE Awareness course will be beneficial.
• COSHH: If handling chemicals, the more detailed COSHH course will provide further insight.
• Personal Safety for Lone Workers: If working alone, the Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers course is a great next step.

Recommended System Requirements

• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1GB+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Get Started Today! Equip yourself with the essential knowledge to work safely and ensure a healthy workplace. This course will provide you with valuable skills to help protect both you and your colleagues from workplace hazards. ️

UK guidance and good-practice context

Content reviewed for clear learning outcomes and cautious UK compliance wording; role-specific legal requirements should be checked before relying on training alone.

Important: This course supports knowledge and awareness. It does not replace site-specific risk assessments, employer procedures, competent supervision or role-specific practical training where these are required.