Health & Safety (Level 1)

The Health and Safety Level 1 Course covers vital information for anyone working in the hospitality industry. It will equip you with the knowledge to identify health and safety risks in the workplace and give you an understanding of the various regulations surrounding health, safety, and hygiene.

 Furthermore, you will learn what is meant by manual handling and how to avoid injury while carrying loads; learn about fire prevention; and explore the importance of handling hazardous substances correctly.

Course Content

• Personal hygiene: the importance of good hygiene and how to avoid cross-contamination 

• Smoking in the workplace and the law

• Workplace temperature and personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Food allergies

• Accidents at work and how to avoid them

• Manual handling: avoiding injury

• Fire: Identifying the causes of fire and steps to prevent fire in the workplace

• Hazardous substances: Different types of hazardous substances and how to control them (COSHH)

• Risk Assessments: How to undertake a detailed risk assessment in the workplace

Format

The course is presented in an interactive slide format, with the content split into short, manageable sections. At the end of each section, a summary and Test Your Knowledge questions will help reinforce the coursework.  Upon completion of the course, you will need to complete and pass a multiple-choice assessment in order to receive your fully accredited certificate.