Workplace Safety Essentials (3 x courses)

Learning Outcomes: By the end of the Health and Safety at Work course, learners will be able to: Identify ways to help prevent accidents and injuries at work. Identify common types of PPE available and the requirement 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. By the end of the Fire Safety Awareness course, learners will be able to: Describe the basic principles of fire safety and the various classifications of fire. Identify ways to reduce the risk of fire in the workplace. Raise the alarm quickly and react to fire appropriately. Recognise different types of firefighting equipment and extinguish methods. By the end of the Manual Handling Awareness course, learners will be able to: Define the term ‘Manual Handling’ and identify related legislation. Recognise key employer and employee responsibilities. Identify the benefits of controlling manual handling risk and the LITE assessment method. Follow the general safe lifting guidelines for everyday items as recommended by the UK’s HSE. 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. COSHH and GHS Hazard Labels. Display Screen Equipment (DSE). COVID-19 Awareness and Infection Control. Anatomy of the Spine. Sprains and Strains. Pushing and Pulling. Lifting Techniques and Team Lifts. Mechanical Lifting Aids. The Fire Triangle. Fire Classifications. Fire Exits. Fire Prevention. Evacuation Procedures. Fire Fighting Equipment. Use of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets.

Employers are legally obliged to provide safety training to all employees. This course provides a solution that is 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 supplementary role or industry specific health and safety training.

This course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge. Learners must have access to the internet to access the content

This course includes a PDF certificate upon successful completion which is available for immediate download. We also issue digital badges upon completion which are ideal to share your achievement on social media. If you prefer a printed certificate, you can purchase a hard copy for a small administration fee. Click here for details.