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Online Course
Workplace Health and Safety
45 minutes
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Mobile Friendly
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Accredited Course
Our Online Workplace Health and Safety E-Learning course provides a comprehensive overview of essential health and safety principles applicable across various business sectors, including offices, retail environments, workshops, and factories. This course serves as an excellent introduction to workplace health and safety, laying a solid foundation that can be further developed with more specialized courses tailored to specific hazards in different workplaces. It is a valuable component of the induction process for new employees.
By completing this course, candidates will gain a thorough understanding of health and safety legislation and common terminology. They will also review key statistics highlighting prevalent causes of workplace accidents.
The course covers best practices for managing electricity, display screen equipment, and safe manual handling techniques. It introduces the control of substances hazardous to health regulations, emphasizes the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly, and outlines standard fire safety procedures.
Additionally, the course features specific case studies that illustrate the critical importance of maintaining health and safety standards and the potential consequences of breaches. It introduces the concept of risk assessment and concludes with guidance on actions to take in emergency situations.
Training Teams
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Monitor Learner Progress
Multi-course discounts available
Compliant with UK Regulations
Individual Learners
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Access Anywhere, Anytime
Same day PDF Certificate
Relevant Content & Fast Completion
1. What Is Health and Safety?
2. Case Studies.
3. Corporate Manslaughter.
4. Accidents.
5. Fire, Electricity, DSE and Manual Handling.
6. Emergencies, CoSHH, PPE and Stress.
Languages
This course is available in the following languages:
English
Lithuanian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Ukrainian
Workplace Health and Safety Certificate
Course Certificate
Each module ends with a quiz on workplace risks and responsibilities. Once all sections are completed, learners receive a Health and Safety certificate.
This certificate is available to download instantly and is recorded within the training management system for tracking and compliance.
This Workplace Health and Safety course is passed by answering questions throughout each module.
A pass rate of 70% is required to earn your certificate.
Format: Fully Online
Assessment: Multiple Choice
Pass Mark: 70%
Course Assessment
CPD Points
+2
After completing this course, participants will gain 2 CPD points.
By earning CPD points learners can improve their credibility and record the time they have invested in to their professional development.
Compliance
The course has been created in line with the UK Government guidelines on workplace health and safety, as outlined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
For full details, visit gov.uk.
Maintaining workplace health and safety is crucial for organizations to comply with legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 in the UK.
This legislation places a duty on employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees and others who may be affected by their work activities.
By implementing effective health and safety management systems, conducting risk assessments, providing training, and promoting a culture of safety, organizations can prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace. This contributes to legal compliance and the well-being of employees, fostering a safe and productive work environment.
Course Details
CSCS Green Card Process
Mobile and tablet friendly, our Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course gives you the qualifications you need to get started on site.
Straightforward training.
How Our Courses Work
1.
Purchase
Select what course you want to buy and add it to your basket.
Before buying a course select how many of each course you want to purchase.
From there, just follow the checkout instructions and choose which method of payment you would like to use.
2.
Access
Once you have purchased your course you will receive an email with a link to begin training. Click the link you have received via email and you will then be navigated to a page that allows you to either start your individual course or assign courses to your learners.
3.
Certify
Once you have purchased your course you will receive an email with a link to begin training. Click the link you have received via email and you will then be navigated to a page that allows you to either start your individual course or assign courses to your learners.
Mobile and Tablet Friendly
Recommended System Requirements
Browser: Up to date web browser
Video: Up to date video drivers
Memory: 2Gb+ RAM
Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Learn from your Phone
Our courses can be accessed on mobile and tablet devices.
Workplace Health and Safety FAQ
Why is workplace health and safety training important?
Health and safety training helps employees understand how to identify hazards, reduce risks, and follow safe working practices - protecting themselves and others from harm.
Does this training support legal compliance?
Yes. It helps employers and staff meet their duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act and related UK regulations. More guidance: https://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/
What topics are covered in workplace health and safety training?
The course covers hazard awareness, risk assessment basics, safe systems of work, accident prevention, and employee responsibilities for maintaining a safe workplace.
Is this training suitable for all industries?
Absolutely. Health and safety awareness is essential across sectors including offices, construction, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and care settings.
Can workplace health and safety training help reduce accidents?
Yes. By improving knowledge and encouraging safer behaviour, the training supports accident prevention and helps create a positive safety culture.
Does the course cover reporting incidents and near misses?
Yes. It explains how to report hazards, accidents, and near misses so that action can be taken to prevent future harm.
Will I get a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. A certificate is provided upon completion, suitable for compliance records, CPD, and training audits.
Does the training address the role of risk assessments?
Yes. The course introduces how risk assessments help identify and control workplace hazards, supporting safer working conditions.