Whether it is required by law for certain industries or professions, or offered voluntarily as part of a workplace’s health and safety culture, completing a health and safety awareness course provides employees with the skills, knowledge and understanding to create a safe work environment. It can also help reduce absenteeism and healthcare costs and improve productivity.

A health and safety awareness course teaches workers what to look out for in the workplace, how to identify the most common causes of accidents and injuries and how to prevent them from occurring. It will also cover responsibilities of the worker and employer, the hierarchy of controls and how to report incidents when they do happen. For those that regularly work with hazardous substances, it is recommended to complete COSHH and RIDDOR specific training courses.

This online health and safety awareness course is designed for both new starters to the workplace as well as those with little or no formal training. It provides an introduction to the main principles of health and safety in the workplace, based around the 4 steps established by the Ministry of Labour. This course is suitable for workers of all industry sectors. Those who work as supervisors should complete Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness which is also available on this campus.

Online learning is a cost-effective delivery method for health and safety courses, eliminating travel, accommodation and venue rental costs. It also allows for real-time tracking and reporting, enabling learners to progress through the course at their own pace. This is ideal for busy people who may not be able to fit training into their schedules as easily as those who can attend face-to-face.