Health and Safety Awareness Course
Our Health and Safety Awareness course provides employers, managers and employees with the knowledge and skills to create a safer, legally compliant workplace to reduce accidents and enhance business performance.
Through this course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of their legal responsibilities, explore the moral and economic impacts of workplace accidents, and learn how to foster a culture of safety.
Practical modules cover essential topics like risk assessment, safe systems of work, and how to ensure continuous improvement. Participants will explore common workplace hazards, and how to mitigate risks effectively.
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Health and Safety Awareness
An essential, in-depth course that supports staff in reducing health and safety risks and ensuring compliance with UK regulations and standards..
£30
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Benefits of the Health and Safety Awareness course
- Promotes a proactive approach to safety which reduces the occurrence of accidents and the associated human, legal and financial costs.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Developed by qualified and experienced fire, health and safety professionals with many years of experience in delivering training solutions.
- The Health and Safety Awareness course online can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
Course Aims
By the end of this health and safety course participants will:
- Recognise the importance of maintaining safe work practices.
- Understand the health and safety duties of employers and employees.
- Be able to identify hazards in the workplace and understand methods to control them.
- Gain insight into how health and safety is organised and improved in the workplace.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Who should take this course?
The Health and Safety Awareness course online is suitable for:
- Business owners and directors – keep up to date with legal requirements and learn how to spot and control health and safety risks in your business.
- Managers and supervisors – ensure team leaders know their responsibilities and duties, including operating within an organisation’s health and safety policy.
- Employees – train employees on how to spot potential risks to health, how to work safely, and how to report health and safety concerns.
- Contractors and third parties – train freelancers, temporary staff and contractors unfamiliar with your workplace.
Please note we also offer Health and Safety Induction Training for new employees, which covers basic health and safety principles for employees in all types of workplaces.
Course duration
This health and safety training course takes approximately 1.5 – 2 hours and it can be completed online at your own pace.
Health and Safety Awareness FAQs
Is the Health and Safety Awareness course compliant with UK health and safety regulations?
Yes. The course content aligns with current UK health and safety legislation, helping businesses meet their legal obligations and promote a safer work environment.
How can this course help reduce workplace accidents?
By raising awareness of health and safety risks and promoting best practices, this course helps participants to identify hazards, follow safe work practices, and respond effectively to incidents, which can contribute to a reduction in workplace accidents.
Is this course customisable for different industries?
Yes, the Health and Safety Awareness course can be tailored to suit your industry and organisational needs ensuring all content is relevant and applicable to your team.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our SHINE platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
Start your learning adventure
Our offering provides three options for learning, catering to diverse preferences and needs. Whether you prefer the flexibility of eLearning, the immersive experience of virtual classes, or the in-person interaction of traditional learning, we have you covered. With our range of learning options, you can choose the method that suits your lifestyle and learning style best.
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eLearning
- Fully interactive – online learning
- Certified training – created by experts
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Virtual Learning
- Flexibility – complete at your own pace
- Bespoke – can be fully tailored to your needs
- Led by highly qualified experts
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Classroom Learning
- Collaboration – train alongside your colleagues
- Time-efficient – complete learning at your premises
- Team building opportunity
Course Overview
Introduction
Why it is important to work safely.
Looking at key statistics to highlight the humane, moral, economic and legal costs of accidents for employers and employees.
Responsibilities
Employers’ and employees’ responsibilities for working safely. The legal definitions of ‘absolute requirement’, ‘reasonably practicable requirement’ and ‘taking care’.
What happens if regulations and laws are broken.
Accidents – causes and outcomes
Looking at common examples of accidents, identifying the root causes and possible outcomes.
Examining the series of events that can lead to an accident or loss by exploring different workplace scenarios.
Reporting incidents
Why it is important to report all incidents, including near misses and what an employer’s and employee’s responsibilities are.
Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
Looking at the differences between unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and the personal factors that can lead to unsafe acts.
Risk assessments
Considering the purpose of a risk assessment and the key steps of a risk assessment.
How to measure the level of risk to decide on appropriate and proportionate control measures.
Safe systems of work
What a safe system of work looks like, step-by-step, covering permits to work, safety signs, PPE and more.
Identification of hazards
Looking at common workplace hazards in detail, exploring the risks and how to mitigate those risks.
Topics covered:
Electricity
Display screen equipment
Personal hygiene
Manual handling
Terrorist threat
Hazardous substances
Noise and vibration
Slips, trips and falls
Vehicles and transport
Driving whilst working
Environmental conditions
Working at height
Fire and emergencies
Bullying and harassment
Housekeeping
Lone worker.
Safety management system
Exploring the Plan, Do, Check, Act model for managing health and safety and what is involved in each stage.
Emphasising the importance of regularly reviewing an adequate safety management system by involving workers, providing adequate resources and seeking competent advice when needed.
How to investigate accidents and near misses.
Assessment
At the end of Health and Safety Awareness course online there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Certificate
If you complete this health and safety training on SHINE, you will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course which is downloadable as a PDF file.
How is it delivered?
The Health and Safety Awareness course is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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