About this course
An introduction to health and safety for anyone starting work or needing a refresher. It explains why health and safety matters, who is responsible, and the everyday hazards found in most workplaces.
Ideal as part of an induction programme.
What learners cover
- Why health and safety matters and the cost of getting it wrong
- Employer and employee duties under health and safety law
- Common workplace hazards and how they are controlled
- Safety signs, PPE and safe working practices
- Accident and near-miss reporting
- Basic fire safety and emergency procedures
Course content
The course is delivered in short, bite-size sections that learners can stop and restart at any point.
- Section 1
The basics
Key terms, why health and safety matters and the role of the HSE.
- Section 2
Responsibilities
Duties of employers and employees under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
- Section 3
Hazards and risks
Slips and trips, manual handling, hazardous substances, electricity and work equipment.
- Section 4
In an emergency
Reporting accidents and near misses, first aid and fire procedures.
Who it is for
New starters, apprentices and any employee needing foundation-level health and safety awareness.
Entry requirements: None. Suitable as induction training.
How it is delivered
Fully online and self-paced
Learners work through the course at their own pace and can pause and resume where they left off.
Any device
Works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile, with audio, video and written transcripts throughout.
Interactive throughout
Scenarios, exercises and images keep learners engaged rather than clicking through slides.
Knowledge checks
Short checks at the end of each section so learners can see what has landed before moving on.
Average completion time is around 1 hours, though learners can take as long as they need and return as often as they like.
How it is assessed
Knowledge checks run throughout the course so learners can test understanding as they go. The course finishes with a multiple-choice assessment taken online at the end. Learners who do not pass first time can retake the assessment.
Certification
Learners receive a Highfield Online Training digital certificate as soon as they pass the end-of-course assessment. Certificates are downloadable straight away and can be saved to a CPD log or staff training record.
Refresher guidance: Most employers refresh this training every 12 months, or sooner if legislation, roles or workplace risks change.
How it works for teams
- 1. Choose how many licences you need and pay by card, or request an invoice.
- 2. Add your learners' names and email addresses.
- 3. We set them up on the course platform and they receive their login by email.
- 4. Track who has been set up from your account.