Health & safety for employee

2 hours

Self-paced Online

Beginner

5 credits

CPD Certificate of Completion

£15

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This CPD-certified online course equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of key health and safety principles essential for any workplace. Suitable for employees across all sectors, the course covers a wide range of topics, including ergonomics, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), fire safety, electricity, working at height, noise, and vibration. Learners will gain practical insights into how to identify potential hazards, follow safety protocols, and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.

At a Glance

Who It's For

This course is suitable for employees across all sectors, including managers, supervisors, health and safety representatives, new starters, and staff in education, healthcare, construction, warehousing, manufacturing, and offices, as well as anyone responsible for workplace health and safety.

Flexible Learning

Complete your training online anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

Certificate

Achieve 80% or above to earn a CPD Certificate of Completion, recognising your workplace safety knowledge and commitment to professional development.

Study Methods

Online

Dedicated Support

support@educateu.com

Assessment

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) - 80% pass mark required

Employees in any role: understand their own legal duties, spot hazards and report concerns.
Office and administrative staff: set up a safe display screen workstation and handle loads correctly.
Office and administrative staff: set up a safe display screen workstation and handle loads correctly.
Manufacturing and production staff: understand PUWER duties, machine guarding, noise action values and vibration risks.
Construction and maintenance staff: plan work at height, choose and check ladders, and recognise asbestos risks.
Healthcare and food sector staff: store and handle hazardous substances safely and follow COSHH controls.

Instant access the moment you enrol
Self-paced online modules. Learn at your own speed, on any internet-enabled device
Module by module multiple choice quizzes to consolidate understanding
CPD Certificate of Completion on successfully passing the final assessment

Understand what health and safety is and explain why precautions are taken in the workplace.
Know the origins of UK health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Six-Pack regulations and the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Apply the hierarchy of control and understand accidents, incidents and welfare at work.
Use work equipment safely in line with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and select the correct PPE.
Control the risks from hazardous substances under COSHH, and understand asbestos, fire and electrical safety.
Work safely at height and understand the different ladder types and precautions.
Understand how noise and vibration affect health and how exposure is monitored and controlled.

Course Certificate

Achieve 80% or above to earn a CPD Certificate of Completion, recognising your workplace safety knowledge and commitment to professional development.

Course Content

A module-by-module breakdown of what you’ll learn in this course.

Legislation

Risks in the workplace

Assessing risk

Equipment in the workplace

Ergonomics

Hazardous substances fire and electricity

Working at height noise and vibration

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Group and Enterprise plans are available.

You will have access to your course for one year from the date of enrolment.

A device with an internet connection. Pen and paper are useful for the reflection activities, such as the starter questions in Module 1 and the two scenarios in Module 2.

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act requires employers to give staff the information, instruction, training and supervision they need to work safely. This course gives employees a general background in workplace health and safety. It covers the law, risk assessment, work equipment, ergonomics, COSHH, fire, electricity, working at height, noise and vibration. Learners are also prompted to read your own organisation's health and safety policies and procedures.

Choose your course, complete the enrolment process, and submit any required information. After confirmation, you will receive access details to start your learning journey.