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Health and Safety Training for Employees
£25.00 + £5.00 VAT
- Audio voiceover
- Approximate course duration 3 hours
- Downloadable certificate on completion
- 100% online training
- No time limits
This online Health and Safety Training for Employees course provides essential knowledge to help employees work safely and confidently in any workplace. To begin with, it covers the fundamentals of health and safety law, the responsibilities of employers and employees and the importance of reporting incidents and near misses. Learners gain a clear understanding of risk assessment, including how people identify and control hazards, the role of PPE, the use of safety signage and the importance of effective emergency planning.
In addition, the course explores a wide range of common workplace hazards, from slips, trips and fire safety to manual handling, hazardous substances, work equipment and display screen use. Furthermore, it highlights how different working arrangements and individual needs can affect health and safety, including home and lone working, shift work, stress, mental health and increased vulnerability in certain groups. Overall, the course equips employees with practical awareness and confidence to help create a safer and healthier working environment.
The course takes approximately 3 hours to complete.
Who needs to take Health and Safety Training for Employees?
The course is designed for individuals working across a wide range of environments who do not have additional health and safety management responsibilities. It provides a solid foundation in essential health and safety principles, helping employees understand their responsibilities, recognise common workplace hazards, and contribute to creating a safer working environment regardless of their industry or role.
It is suitable for employees in sectors such as construction, education, office-based roles, hospitality, retail, and logistics, among others.
Reviewed and approved by lead bodies
This training course has been submitted to the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service and is awaiting accredition.
Course learning outcomes
This online Health and Safety Training for Employees course is split into four modules:
1: An Introduction to Health and Safety at work
- Workplace injury and illness incidence
- The importance of working safely
- The legal framework for health and safety at work
- The duties and responsibilities placed on employers and employees with regard to workplace safety
- Important health and safety legislation
- How and why incidents, accidents, and near misses are reported
2: Assessing and Controlling Risk
- The legal requirement for risk assessment
- The five-step risk assessment process
- How hazards are identified
- The application of a hierarchy of control
- Common control measures
- The importance and limitations of PPE
- Health and safety signage
- Emergency plans and planning
3: Common Workplace Hazards
- Fire – Slips and trips
- Manual handling – Working at height – Working in confined spaces
- Hazardous substances – Dangerous substances – Asbestos
- Noise – Vibration – Electricity
- Work equipment – Work vehicles – Display Screen Equipment
4: People in the Workplace
- How new employees, disabled people, pregnant workers and migrant workers are more vulnerable at work
- Issues related to home working, lone working and shift work
- How hazards are identified
- Why young workers and older workers are sometimes vulnerable
- How stress and aggression impact health and safety
- The impact of mental health and menopause
Example course pages
Below are a few example screens from our Health and Safety for Employees course. The course is designed to be engaging and accessible, using a mix of clear on-screen text, images, tables, case studies, knowledge checks, and professional audio to support different learning styles. Content is presented in a concise, easy-to-follow format to help learners understand key concepts and retain essential information. Interactive activities are included throughout the course to maintain engagement and reinforce learning.
(Click below to view our Health and Safety training for employees example screens)
Course content
Our online Health and Safety Training for Employees course covers the following 4 modules:
1 – An Introduction to Health and Safety at work
The first module provides an overview of health and safety at work and explains why safe working practices are essential in every workplace. To begin with, it outlines the incidence of workplace injuries and illness and describes their impact on employees, employers and organisations. The module then explores the importance of working safely and shows how good practice protects health, supports colleagues and reduces disruption. In addition, it introduces the UK legal framework for health and safety, including the key duties that employers and employees must meet. Finally, the module explains the purpose of important health and safety legislation and describes how reporting incidents, accidents and near misses helps prevent harm and improve workplace safety.
2 – Assessing and Controlling Risk
Module two focuses on how workplaces identify, assess and control risks to prevent harm. It explains the legal requirement for risk assessment and introduces the five-step risk assessment process used to evaluate hazards and risks. The module also explores how people identify hazards and apply a hierarchy of control to reduce risk effectively. Furthermore, it outlines common control measures and explains the importance and limitations of personal protective equipment. In addition, the module covers the use of health and safety signage to communicate risks clearly and highlights the need for effective emergency plans and planning to ensure a safe and well-prepared workplace.
3 – Common Workplace Hazards
Module three provides an overview of common workplace hazards that can cause injury or ill health if not properly managed. It covers fire safety and the risks associated with slips and trips, along with hazards linked to manual handling, working at height and working in confined spaces. The module then introduces the dangers posed by hazardous and dangerous substances, including asbestos, and explains the health risks associated with noise and vibration. It also explains the risks arising from electricity, work equipment, work vehicles and display screen equipment, helping learners recognise hazards and understand the importance of effective control measures.
4 – People in the Workplace
Finally, the last module explores how different people and working arrangements affect health and safety in the workplace. It explains why new employees, disabled people, pregnant workers and migrant workers may face greater vulnerability at work and need additional support. The module also considers issues linked to home working, lone working and shift work and explains how organisations identify and manage related hazards. In addition, it examines why young workers and older workers can face increased risks. Lastly, the module looks at how stress, aggression, mental health and the menopause can affect wellbeing and safety at work.
Course assessment
The course contains 4 multiple-choice assessments, one at the end of each module.
- Module 1 – 10 questions
- Module 2 – 10 questions
- Module 3 – 14 questions
- Module 4 – 8 questions
The questions for each assessment are generated from question banks, which means they change each time the assessment is taken. This makes the training suitable for initial and refresher training.
Course certificate
When you have successfully passed the course assessment, you will be able to download and print your certificate.
How long is this course certificate valid for?
Your health and safety training for employees course certificate does not expire. However, it includes a recommended renewal date of two years from the date of completion. This recommendation helps ensure health and safety knowledge remains up to date and that all staff continue to work safely while helping to protect their colleagues in the workplace.
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The importance of health and safety training
Health and safety training plays a vital role in creating safer, more productive workplaces. When employees understand potential risks and how to manage them, they are better equipped to protect themselves, their colleagues, and the wider organisation. Effective training helps reduce accidents, injuries and work-related ill health, which in turn minimises disruption, absence and associated costs.
Beyond compliance, health and safety training builds confidence and awareness. Employees who know their responsibilities and understand safe working practices are more likely to recognise hazards early, follow procedures correctly, and report incidents or near misses before they escalate. This proactive approach supports a positive safety culture where everyone takes ownership of health and safety, rather than viewing it as a tick-box exercise.
Benefits of our online health and safety training
- Flexible and self-paced learning
- Cost-effective training for individuals and teams
- Printable certificate upon completion
Keep compliant with health and safety training
Health and safety training is essential for meeting UK legal requirements and protecting employees in the workplace. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers have a legal duty to provide appropriate health and safety training, information, and instruction to their workforce. This training helps ensure employees understand workplace risks, follow safe working practices, and meet compliance obligations. Up-to-date health and safety training also supports risk management and reduces accidents, injuries, and enforcement action. Further guidance on workplace safety laws and regulations can be found on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website.
Additional online Health and Safety courses
We provide a wide range of online courses designed to enhance health and safety awareness within your organisation, making your work environment safer.
Click on the course titles below to learn more.
- Asbestos Awareness Course (Category A)
- Abrasive Wheels Training Course
- Banksman Training Course
- COSHH Training Course
- DSEAR Training Course
- Display Screen Equipment Training Course
- Hand-Arm Vibration Awareness Course
- Ladder Safety Training
- Manual Handling Awareness Course
- Noise Awareness Training
- PAT Testing Training Course
- Risk Assessment Training Course
- Working at Height Course
- Working in Confined Spaces Course
We also offer online training courses across many different categories including regulatory compliance, food hygiene, health & social care and fire safety.
Have a question about our Health and Safety Training for Employees course?
If you have any questions, would like a personalised quote, or want to arrange a demo, our friendly and knowledgeable team is always happy to help. We’re on hand to discuss your requirements and provide expert guidance on the right solution for your organisation. You can contact us by telephone on 0333 577 5017, email us at support@i2comply.com, or complete the enquiries form below and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Additionally, you might be able to find the answer you require by visiting our Help & Support page.
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£25.00 + £5.00 VAT
Discounts Available For Bulk Purchases
| No. of total licenses |
% saving |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | - |
| 10 - 19 | 10% |
| 20 - 49 | 20% |
| 50 - 99 | 25% |
| 100 - 199 | 30% |
| 200 - 499 | 40% |
| 500 - 999 | 50% |
| 1000 + | 60% |
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