Health and Safety in the Workplace Online Course

Master workplace health and safety with expert-led online training tailored for UK standards.

Overview

Keeping a workplace safe isn't optional—it’s a legal and moral duty. This online course explores the full scope of health and safety measures that apply to a modern working environment. From fire hazards to mental health, and from risk assessments to chemical exposure, you’ll gain a sound understanding of how safety is managed across sectors.

The course is designed to help individuals and organisations foster safer work environments. Whether you're in charge of policy or simply want to understand your rights and responsibilities, this course offers clear insights, backed by up-to-date UK regulations. Topped off with modules on RIDDOR, HACCP, and occupational diseases, it’s less about ticking boxes and more about getting things right.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand key principles of workplace health and safety management.
• Recognise various occupational hazards and control measures.
• Learn fire, electrical, and chemical safety procedures effectively.
• Identify mental health concerns in workplace environments.
• Know the UK legal requirements for accident and incident reporting.
• Understand hygiene, manual handling, and public health protocols.

Course Curriculum

• Module 01: Health and Safety Management
• Module 02: Engineering Safety
• Module 03: Fire and Electrical Safety
• Module 04: Occupational Health and Personal Protective Equipment
• Module 05: Mental Healthcare
• Module 06: Public Health
• Module 07: Working at Height – Hazards and Control
• Module 08: Work Equipment Hazards and Control
• Module 09: Electrical Hazards and Control
• Module 10: Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Control
• Module 11: Reporting Accidents and Incidents at Work
• Module 12: Legal Framework (UK) for Workplace First Aid
• Module 13: Practice of Self-Hygiene
• Module 14: HACCP Food Safety
• Module 15: A Guide to Safe Manual Handling
• Module 16: Work Equipment Maintenance
• Module 17: Occupational Diseases
• Module 18: Exposure to Mutagens, Biological Agents, and Carcinogens
• Module 19: Dangerous Occurrences
• Module 20: RIDDOR Report

Who is this Course For

• Office workers responsible for daily workplace safety procedures.
• Managers wishing to strengthen internal safety awareness.
• HR professionals overseeing workplace welfare and risk.
• Health and safety officers across various UK sectors.
• Manufacturing staff needing structured safety knowledge.
• Hospitality workers handling food and equipment safely.
• Construction personnel exposed to height and electrical risks.
• Administrators maintaining incident and accident records.

Career Path

• Health and Safety Officer – Average Salary: £30,000/year
• Occupational Health Adviser – Average Salary: £38,000/year
• Workplace Risk Assessor – Average Salary: £32,000/year
• Fire Safety Technician – Average Salary: £29,500/year
• Food Safety Inspector – Average Salary: £34,000/year
• Health and Safety Trainer – Average Salary: £36,000/year