Workplace Safety Essentials
Working Safely
A wide-ranging health and safety induction course covering hazards, risk, fire safety, COSHH, PPE and environmental protection, ideal for anyone new to site-based or safety-critical work
From £65 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- IIRSM
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: employers and employees seeking broad workplace safety awareness
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed as a broad health and safety induction, particularly suited to those new to site-based work.
- Workers starting out on a construction site for the first time
- Employees who need a wide-ranging introduction to workplace health and safety
- Staff who require a strong foundation before undertaking more specialist safety training
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- Employee duties and safer work — The health and safety responsibilities that apply to employees
- Common workplace hazards — Fire safety, asbestos awareness and working at height
- Controls and equipment — COSHH, personal protective equipment and electricity
- Safety performance — Schemes that can improve safety performance
- Environmental protection — Methods of protecting the environment
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course specific to one industry?
Most examples relate to the construction industry, making it especially relevant for anyone starting work on a site for the first time, though the principles apply broadly to workplace safety.
What should I study after completing this course?
Depending on your role, suitable next steps include Working at Height, COSHH, or Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers, each covering specific aspects of workplace safety in more depth.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
