Health and Safety Awareness Course
Online, SCORM delivered, in-person or virtual training.
Our Health and Safety Awareness Course provides employees with the practical knowledge to create a safer, legally compliant workplace to reduce accidents and enhance business performance.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of their legal responsibilities, explore the moral and financial impacts of workplace accidents, and learn how to foster a positive safety culture. Essential topics include fire safety, risk assessment, slips, trips and falls, manual handling, working at height, and first aid awareness.
The course can be completed online, in a virtual classroom, or face-to-face. Our SCORM-compliant eLearning option can be integrated into your organisation’s LMS or accessed instantly through our online platform.
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Health and Safety Awareness Course
Health and Safety Awareness is an essential, in-depth course that helps employees recognise hazards, manage risks, and support compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
£30
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Benefits of the Health and Safety Awareness Course
- Promotes a proactive approach to safety, helping reduce accidents and the associated human, legal and financial costs.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training, supporting recognised standards and flexible deployment.
- Developed by qualified and experienced fire, health and safety professionals with extensive training expertise.
- Flexible delivery options including eLearning, virtual classroom, and face-to-face training to suit your organisation.
- Engaging and interactive learning experience designed to maximise participation and retention.
- Knowledge checks throughout to reinforce understanding and support practical application.
- Clear summaries at the end of each section to consolidate key learning points.
Free translation into 40 languages included. Additional languages available as a bespoke service.
Accessible course with screen-reader compatibility, closed captions, transcripts, and keyboard navigation.
Ways to study
Online
You can study whenever and wherever suits you. Online courses are delivered through our digital platform, or to your own learning management system via SCORM.
Virtual Classroom
Combine the benefits of face-to-face and online learning. Our experienced trainers deliver training virtually. You also benefit from access to our online resources.
In-person
If you would like training to be delivered to a group, you can arrange for one of our expert health and safety trainers to visit your workplace, or another location that suits you.
eLearning
With eLearning, participants can access course materials at their convenience, fitting around their commitments.
- Engaging. Our courses engage learners through multimedia elements, simulations, and interactive exercises. This encourages active participation and increases learning retention.
- Tracking. Our learning management system enables administrators to track learners’ progress, the courses they have attended and the dates, which supports health and safety compliance.
- SCORM compatible. We offer courses as SCORM files so they can be integrated into an organisation’s existing learning management system.
- Assessment. There are multiple-choice quizzes throughout the courses so learners can check their understanding as they progress and consolidate their learning.
- Summaries. Each module concludes with a summary, reinforcing key concepts and enhancing understanding.
Our virtual classroom combines the advantages of in-person training with online learning.
- Experienced trainers. Online tutorials are led by health and safety trainers with many years of experience in the field. Learners benefit from their expertise and industry knowledge.
- Interactive. Learners can ask questions in real-time and receive immediate feedback from trainers, enhancing their understanding.
- Bespoke. Courses can be customised to meet an organisation’s specific requirements, so participants can apply what they have learned most effectively.
Virtual Classroom
Face-to-Face
Learning in-person in a collaborative environment equips your team with the knowledge and skills they need to ensure workplace safety and compliance.
- Expert trainers. Benefit from the expertise of qualified trainers with years of health and safety experience across a broad range of industries and types of organisations.
- Flexible. Choose a location convenient for your team, whether at your premises or a designated training facility.
- Tailored. Course content can be customised to align with your organisation’s specific requirements and industry challenges, ensuring knowledge can be applied effectively to your workplace.
- Supportive. Learners engage in discussions, share knowledge, and collaborate to learn from each other’s perspectives and experiences as well as from the trainer.
- Interactive. Sessions are interactive to encourage active engagement which enhances understanding and helps learners to retain knowledge. Learning is through questions, feedback, discussions, and instructor-led presentations.
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From national pub chains to global insurance, our clients value our expertise and service.
By the end of this health and safety course, participants will be able to:
- Explain why working safely is essential and the impact of unsafe practices.
- Understand individual and organisational responsibilities for health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Contribute to a positive safety culture by recognising unsafe behaviours and taking appropriate action.
- Identify common workplace hazards and risks, assess their potential impact, and apply appropriate control measures.
- Understand how health, safety, and wellbeing are managed and continuously improved in the workplace.
Introduction to health and safety
- Why health and safety matters at work
- Moral, legal and economic reasons for preventing accidents and ill health
- Health and safety policies and environmental responsibilities
- How everyone contributes to a positive health and safety culture
Duties and responsibilities
- Employer and employee health and safety duties
- Duties to contractors, visitors and other people who may be affected by work activities
- Absolute, practicable and reasonably practicable requirements
- Health and safety enforcement, including improvement and prohibition notices
Improving safety performance
- Accidents, incidents, near misses and their potential outcomes
- Unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and personal factors
- How behaviour, competence and management controls influence accidents
- Accident causation and the importance of learning from incidents
Accident response and first aid
- What to do following an accident, dangerous occurrence or near miss
- Reporting and recording incidents
- Accident investigation and preventing recurrence
- The role of first aiders and appointed persons
Risk assessment and control
- The difference between hazards, risks, likelihood and consequences
- How risks are evaluated and prioritised
- The five-step approach to risk assessment
- Selecting controls using ERIC PD
- Recording, implementing, reviewing and updating risk assessments
Safe systems of work and permits
- Managing risks involving contractors, partner organisations and third parties
- Co-operation and co-ordination between different employers
- Considering others when assessing risks and developing safe systems of work
Personal protective equipment (PPE) and signs
- When PPE should be used and its place within the hierarchy of control
- Selecting, wearing, checking, maintaining and storing PPE
- Compatibility between different items of PPE
- How safety signs communicate warnings, prohibitions, mandatory actions and safe conditions
Aggression and violence
- Work-related violence, bullying and harassment
- Effects on health, wellbeing and behaviour
- Recognising warning signs and following workplace procedures for reporting and support
Asbestos
- What asbestos is and how exposure can occur
- Asbestos-containing materials and associated health risks
- Warning signs and what to do if asbestos is suspected or damaged
Display screen equipment (DSE)
- Health risks associated with prolonged screen use
- Fatigue, eye strain and musculoskeletal problems
- Setting up screens, chairs, desks and the working environment safely
Driver awareness
- Risks associated with driving for work
- Journey planning and vehicle checks
- Managing fatigue and distractions
- Safe and lawful use of mobile devices
Drug and alcohol awareness
- How drugs and alcohol can affect safety, behaviour and performance
- Workplace factors that may contribute to substance misuse
- Prevention, support and sensitive management
Electricity
- Common electrical hazards and causes of injury
- Unsafe practices to avoid
- Isolation, competence and precautions for working safely with electricity
Fire safety
- How fires start and the fire triangle
- Common ignition sources and causes of workplace fires
- What to do in the event of a fire or emergency
Hazardous substances
- Different types and forms of hazardous substances
- Labelling and routes of exposure
- Acute and chronic health effects
- Controls for reducing exposure
Housekeeping and storage
- How poor housekeeping can contribute to accidents and fire
- Slips, trips, falls and falling-object hazards
- Maintaining clean, tidy workplaces and storing materials safely
Lone working
- What lone working is and where it occurs
- When lone working may present additional risks
- Risk assessments, safe systems and procedures for protecting lone workers
Manual handling
- What manual handling includes
- Common manual handling injuries
- Principles for safely lifting, carrying and moving loads
Noise and vibration awareness
- Health effects associated with workplace noise
- Noise exposure and action levels
- Hand-arm and whole-body vibration
- Measures for reducing exposure
Personal hygiene
- Why good workplace hygiene and skin care matter
- Preventing skin damage and dermatitis
- Cleansing and protecting the skin when working indoors and outdoors
Slips, trips and falls
- Common causes and contributing factors
- Hazards associated with flooring, contamination, footwear, environment, cleaning and human behaviour
- Practical measures for preventing slips, trips and falls
Stress awareness
- Common causes of workplace stress
- Signs and symptoms of stress
- Measures for managing stress and supporting wellbeing
Work equipment
- What is considered work equipment
- Mechanical and non-mechanical hazards
- Safe use, guarding, maintenance, inspection and training
Working at height
- What working at height means and why it presents significant risk
- Avoiding, preventing and mitigating falls
- Selecting suitable equipment
- Ladder safety and precautions around fragile surfaces
At the end of the Health and Safety Awareness course online there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Who should take this course?
This health and safety training 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.
Course duration
The health and safety awareness course online takes approximately 1.5 – 2 hours to complete. Face-to-face and virtual training content and duration can be tailored to suit your requirements.
Certificate
You will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course (with instant download available for the eLearning version).
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 digital 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 digital 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 our digital platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
Short course option for low-risk environments
We offer a shorter version of the Health and Safety Awareness course for lower-risk environments.
The short course option covers:
- Display screen equipment (DSE)
- Driving for work
- Fire safety
- Hazardous substances
- Housekeeping
- Manual handling
- Personal hygiene
- Slips, trips and falls
- Stress awareness
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Compliance record keeping made easy
The Praxis42 Digital Platform is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, our platform 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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