Health and Safety Awareness Course

Health and Safety Awareness – Online Course

Course overview
This online course gives learners a practical introduction to health and safety awareness. It explains the human, economic and legal consequences of workplace accidents and illness, the responsibilities of employers and employees, and how to identify, assess and control workplace risks. It also covers incident reporting and whistleblowing. The course takes approximately one hour, carries 1 CPD point and is CPD accredited.

Please note: This is an introductory, Level 1 course that provides awareness and knowledge of health and safety. It does not replace any practical, regulated or role-specific training an employer may require.

What the course covers
• Human, economic and legal costs of workplace accidents and illness
• Health and safety legislation overview
• Employer and employee obligations, and an open and fair culture
• Key terms about risk
• The five steps of risk assessment
• Responsibility to minimise risk, everyday risks and accident prevention
• What an incident is, with a case example
• Reporting incidents, including under RIDDOR
• Whistleblowing
• Emergency preparedness

Who is it for?
The course is written at an introductory level and suits anyone who needs health and safety awareness as part of their role, from entry-level employees to senior management, including unpaid and voluntary staff. It can be used for induction, awareness, knowledge enhancement or refresher training, and is relevant to:
• Managers and supervisors
• Construction workers
• Healthcare and social care professionals
• Office workers and administrators
• Manufacturing and industrial employees

Practical benefits
• Understand your own and your employer’s health and safety responsibilities
• Identify, assess and control workplace hazards using the five-step approach
• Recognise everyday risks and take steps to prevent accidents
• Know how and when to report incidents, including under RIDDOR
• Understand whistleblowing and the value of an open and fair culture
• Provide evidence of understanding for staff induction
• Gain a free CPD-accredited certificate for professional development

What learners will be able to do
• Explain the core principles and terminology of health and safety awareness
• Recognise why the subject matters in day-to-day practice
• Identify common risks, concerns and situations relevant to the topic
• Understand individual responsibilities and role boundaries
• Apply good-practice principles in workplace situations
• Communicate effectively with relevant people when issues arise
• Recognise when advice, reporting or escalation is required
• Use the learning to support safer, more consistent practice

Is this training a legal requirement?
The supplied information does not state that this training is a legal requirement, and it does not name specific legislation. The course includes an overview of health and safety legislation, which sets out the responsibilities of employers and employees in creating a safe and healthy working environment. Employees are expected to follow health and safety procedures, report hazards or unsafe conditions and cooperate with their employer. The text also lists a refresher frequency of three years for all staff, including unpaid and voluntary staff, under the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF). Organisations should confirm their own training requirements.

Assessment and certificate
Learners work through the lessons on their personal learning platform from any device with an internet connection, then complete a multiple-choice quiz. The pass mark is 70%, and unlimited retakes are available. After passing, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate instantly, which they can download or print at home for free. A hard copy can also be requested. The course is allocated immediately after purchase. For organisations buying for others, a complimentary learner management system shows course progress, quiz results and certification, and a compliance matrix supports audits and inspections.