Workplace Safety Essentials (3 x courses)

Our Workplace Safety Essentials package combines three of our most popular safety training courses. Our courses are CPD Accredited and Assured by RoSPA Qualifications. The content is also aligned to the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF). 

This package includes the following courses: 

• Health and Safety in the Workplace, 
• Fire Safety Awareness
• Manual Handling in the Workplace.

The Health and Safety course provides an overview of the health and safety responsibilities of the employer and employee. It provides practical advice on accident prevention, near miss reporting, risk assessments, noise awareness, PPE and COSHH. 

The Fire Safety course provides an overview of the fire safety legislation and responsibilities. It provides practical advice on fire prevention, fire classifications, action upon discovery of a fire and an introduction to fire extinguishers. 

The Manual Handling course provides a basic understanding of the anatomy of the spine, sprains and strains, the correct lifting techniques and how to minimise manual handling through the use of lifting aids and team lifts. 

We also offer further discounts for bulk purchases and this course can be tailored to your own organisation.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the Health and Safety at Work course, learners will be able to:

• Identify ways to help prevent accidents and injuries at work.
• Identify common types of PPE available and the requirement to use them in the workplace.
• Avoid potentially hazardous substances by identifying product labels.
• Recognise common safety signs and know where to seek further training and information.

By the end of the Fire Safety Awareness course, learners will be able to:

• Describe the basic principles of fire safety and the various classifications of fire.
• Identify ways to reduce the risk of fire in the workplace.
• Raise the alarm quickly and react to fire appropriately.
• Recognise different types of firefighting equipment and extinguish methods.

By the end of the Manual Handling Awareness course, learners will be able to:

• Define the term ‘Manual Handling’ and identify related legislation.
• Recognise key employer and employee responsibilities.
• Identify the benefits of controlling manual handling risk and the LITE assessment method.
• Follow the general safe lifting guidelines for everyday items as recommended by the UK’s HSE.

Topics:

• Legislation and Responsibilities
• Accident Prevention and Near Miss Reporting
• Safety Signs
• Slips, Trips and Falls
• Risk Assessments
• Noise Awareness
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• First Aid and Accident Reporting
• COSHH and GHS Hazard Labels
• Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
• COVID-19 Awareness and Infection Control
• Anatomy of the Spine
• Sprains and Strains
• Pushing and Pulling
• Lifting Techniques and Team Lifts
• Mechanical Lifting Aids
• The Fire Triangle
• Fire Classifications
• Fire Exits
• Fire Prevention
• Evacuation Procedures
• Fire Fighting Equipment
• Use of Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets

Assessments:

This course contains a multiple choice quiz which is completed online and graded immediately with a passing score of 75%. 

The quiz can be re-attempted in the event of a failure and tutor support can be provided upon request. 

Who should do this course?

Employers are legally obliged to provide safety training to all employees. This course provides a solution that is suitable for a wide range of sectors including retail and commerce, hospitality, education, finance and professional services, hotels and tourism, manufacturing and more.

Those working in a higher-risk role or industries such as construction may require supplementary role or industry specific health and safety training.

Pre-requisites:

This course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge. Learners must have access to the internet to access the content

Certificates:

This course includes a PDF certificate upon successful completion which is available for immediate download.  We also issue digital badges upon completion which are ideal to share your achievement on social media. 

If you prefer a printed certificate, you can purchase a hard copy for a small administration fee.