Health and Safety in the Workplace

Keep yourself and others safe in the workplace with our practical advice on preventing workplace accidents and injuries.

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CPD Accredited | Approx. 1 hour | Self-study online

1011239 HSA

Regardless of the industry and size of the company, everyone must keep themselves and others safe. This includes employees, customers, volunteers, and visitors. Our Health and Safety at Work course is designed to raise awareness of employee and employer responsibilities and includes practical advice on accident prevention in the workplace.

Learners will also appreciate near-miss reporting, risk assessments, noise awareness, personal protective equipment (PPE) and COSHH.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify ways to help prevent accidents and injuries at work.
  • Identify common types of PPE available and the requirements to use them in the workplace.
  • Avoid potentially hazardous substances by identifying product labels.
  • Recognise common safety signs and know where to seek further training and information.

Topics

  • Legislation and Responsibilities
  • Accident Prevention and Near Miss Reporting
  • Safety Signs
  • Slips, Trips and Falls
  • Risk Assessments
  • Noise Awareness
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • First Aid and Accident Reporting
  • Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
  • COSHH and GHS Hazard Labels
  • COVID-19 Awareness and Infection Control

Assessment

This course contains a multiple-choice quiz, which must be completed online and graded immediately with a passing score of 80%. If you fail, you can re-attempt it, and tutor support can be provided upon request.

Suitability

Employers are legally obliged to provide safety training to all employees. This course provides a solution suitable for a wide range of sectors, including retail and commerce, hospitality, education, finance and professional services, hotels and tourism, manufacturing, and more.

Those working in a higher-risk role or industries such as construction may require additional role or industry-specific health and safety training.

Certificate

This course includes a PDF certificate that is available for immediate download upon successful completion.

Validity

The certificate is valid for 3 years, although your employer may require more frequent refresher training.