Workplace Safety Essentials
Workplace Health and Safety
A wide-ranging introduction to workplace health and safety covering legislation, accidents, fire, electrical safety, manual handling and emergency procedures for staff across any sector
From £35 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- IIRSM
- IOSH
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 45 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: people needing an introduction to workplace health and safety
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This course applies broadly across sectors and roles, particularly where general health and safety awareness is needed as part of induction.
- New employees undergoing workplace induction across any sector
- Staff in office, retail, workshop or factory environments needing general health and safety grounding
- Employers wanting a foundation course to build on with role-specific health and safety training
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- Legislation and accidents — Health and safety legislation and common causes of accidents
- Electricity and manual handling — Good practice for electricity and safe manual handling techniques
- COSHH practice — Good practice associated with COSHH regulations
- Fire and accidents — Actions in the event of a fire and how to deal with an accident
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) 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?
No, it covers general health and safety issues that apply across a wide range of businesses and sectors, from offices and retail to workshops and factories.
Should this be combined with other health and safety courses?
Yes, it is designed as a strong foundation that can be built on with more detailed courses such as DSE Awareness, COSHH or Lone Worker training depending on the candidate's role.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 45 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), the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) 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.
