The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 sets out the basic framework for the protection of the health and safety of workers. It outlines the basic duties with regard to health and safety and means of enforcement.

The Act defines general duties on employers, employees, contractors, suppliers of goods and

substances for use at work, persons in control of work premises, and those who manage and

maintain them, and persons in general.

Every year thousands of individuals need to take some sort of time off work due to work place ailments and injuries. The costs to the UK economy runs into millions of pounds annually. There is legislation in place with the purpose, the aim if complied with and managed effectively at reducing the overall number of injuries, illness or even worse, death caused whilst at work.

Who is this training for?

The idea of this course is to show users the basic principles involved with health and safety whilst at work and how to implement various standards and guidance information effectively to the extent that users can demonstrate these in practice.

What does the course cover?

This course will look at a number of key aspects of Health and Safety legislation and good practice, applying this practice will allow both the individual and the organisation to demonstrate compliance towards this legislation. It will look at subjects such as Risk Assessment, Manual Handling, Display Screen Equipment, Fire Safety, Basic First Aid to name but a few.

What is the benefit to your business?

Legislation compliance, trained personnel, competent people, improved performance, a reduced risk of future claims, reduced insurance premiums, increased PROFIT ££££.

“The latest national statistics show that 144 workers were killed at work in the UK. It was recorded that an estimated 72,7020 employee were reported to have some sort of non-fatal injury at work. Where approximately 4.5 million working days were lost due to non-fatal workplace injuries.”

Health and Safety Executive - HSE

Test and Certification

At the end of the course you will be given a test of 20 multiple choice questions. The required pass rate is 85%.

You will be able to download and print (if required) a digital certificate on completion of the course.

Course certificate lasts for 3 years

Course Duration

Approximately 90 minutes. (excluding time taken for the final exam)