Health and Safety
Workplace Health and Safety
Give your staff a clear grounding in workplace health and safety, from legislation to everyday hazards.
- Duration45 mins
- Approved byCPD, IIRSM +1
- CertificateOn completion
Approved by
- CPD
- IIRSM
- IOSH
What does the Workplace Health and Safety course cover?
Every business needs its people to understand the basics of health and safety, whatever the sector. This online workplace health and safety training course covers the ground that applies almost everywhere, from offices and shops to workshops and factories, which makes it a natural part of any induction programme.
The course opens with what health and safety actually means and the legislation behind it, including the concept of corporate manslaughter and real case studies that show what happens when things go wrong. It then looks at the most common causes of workplace accidents and the responsibilities held by employers and employees alike. Later modules cover the everyday risk areas most staff will meet at some point: fire, electricity, display screen equipment, manual handling, COSHH, PPE and stress. The course closes with an introduction to risk assessment and the actions to take if an emergency occurs.
Seven modules take around 45 minutes in total, each with a short test and a 70 percent pass mark, and every learner receives a downloadable certificate on completion. The course is IOSH, IIRSM and CPD approved. Pair it with training on the specific hazards of each role, DSE for desk staff or COSHH for anyone handling chemicals, and you have a solid foundation for the whole team.
Who is this course for?
- New starters in any sector as part of their induction
- Office, retail and warehouse staff who need core health and safety knowledge
- Employers standardising basic training across their workforce
- Managers who want their teams to understand shared responsibilities
- Staff in workshops and factories alongside their role specific training
- Anyone returning to work who needs a refresher on the basics
What you will learn
- Explain what health and safety means in the workplace and why it matters
- Recognise the key legislation and guidance that applies to your work
- Describe the concept of corporate manslaughter and what it means for a business
- Identify the most common causes of workplace accidents and how to avoid them
- Apply good practice around fire, electricity, display screen equipment and manual handling
- Follow safe approaches to COSHH, PPE and workplace stress
- Respond correctly when an emergency situation occurs
Course modules
Pass mark 70% unless stated. The course finishes with an online assessment and your certificate downloads straight away.
- 01 What Is Health and Safety?
- 02 Case Studies
- 03 Corporate Manslaughter
- 04 Accidents
- 05 Fire, Electricity, DSE and Manual Handling
- 06 Emergencies, CoSHH, PPE and Stress
- 07 Final Assessment
How it works
- 1Buy the course online
Checkout is handled securely on our training platform. Buy one seat or many.
- 2Get your login by email
Your details arrive by email, usually within a few minutes.
- 3Learn at your own pace
Work through the modules on any device, stop and pick up where you left off.
- 4Download your certificate
Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download and print.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the course take?
There is around 45 minutes of training across seven modules. Learners work through it online at their own pace and can pause and return whenever they need.
Is the course approved?
Yes. This is an IOSH, IIRSM and CPD approved course, and each learner receives a certificate to download once they pass.
Who needs workplace health and safety training?
Employers have a duty to provide staff with adequate health and safety training, and this course covers the fundamentals that apply in almost every workplace. It works well as part of an induction for new starters.
How does the assessment work?
Each module ends with a short test with a 70 percent pass mark. Learners can review the content and retake a test if they miss the mark first time.
How often should this training be refreshed?
There is no fixed legal expiry, but regular refreshers are good practice. Many businesses retrain staff periodically and whenever roles, equipment or premises change.
Can I train my whole team at once?
Yes. Order a place per person and each learner gets their own login and certificate. Get in touch for help setting up a larger group.
Approvals and terms
How these courses are delivered
We work in partnership with VideoTile Learning to deliver online IOSH Approved Working Safely and Managing Safely. The courses are delivered via their platform. As an agent for these courses we are not directly approved by or associated with IOSH.
IATP, CPD, IIRSM, IFE, ILM and IOSH approved courses are owned and delivered by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence.
Laser, ETA and IOSH Qualifications are examined via VideoTile Learning Ltd.
Refunds and cancellation
- Courses are supplied by VideoTile Learning Ltd. Your purchase is with them, and their terms and refund policy apply to it.
- An unused licence can be removed from an account within 14 days of being added, providing the account has not been accessed by the candidate or business. Beyond 14 days the system will restrict this activity.
- No refund is granted where there is reason to believe the learner has viewed any of the content they purchased.
- Consumers have a 7 day cooling off period in which to cancel and receive a refund, with no reason needed. These regulations do not govern contracts between businesses.
- VideoTile Learning Ltd reserves the right to charge a handling fee of 15 percent of the original fee. Refunds are paid within 30 days of cancellation.
Ready to get started?
Enrol online today, or if you would prefer hands on training we run in person sessions too.
