This course covers the importance of health and safety in the workplace, UK legislation, employer and employee responsibilities, and employee rights for a safe work environment. This course aims to promote awareness and provide information on the importance of Health and safety of an employee in a workplace and the responsibilities of both employers and employees.
Mode of Study: Flexible Learning – Part Time / Online / Blended
Level: 2
Duration:148 minutes
Sections: 2
Assessment: 1
Pass mark: 75%
Accredited by: CPD
Ideal for:
Employees working in various industries such as care, education, professional services, etc.
It is estimated that 1.6 million workers suffer from work-related ill health in the year 2019/20. Most training content in this area facilitates passive learning and it is taken as a compliance activity by many organisations within the UK. Our courses aim to address these issues through contextualised content and active learning.
The course contains both formative and summative assessments
At the end of the learning, you will be required to take a quiz, typically with 10 – 15 questions
You are required to score 75% to pass the quiz and complete the course
Please note that the CPD programmes aim to promote awareness of good practices and industry standards. It is also a good place to understand your rights and responsibilities when working in the UK. Therefore, you can access the learning repeatedly and attempt the test to ensure you fully understand and grasp the facts.
By completion, you will be able to:
Understanding why health and safety are important in a workplace
Understanding the UK legislation on health and safety
Understanding the responsibilities of employers and employees
Understanding the rights of the employees to a safe work environment.
Computer/tablet with a reliable internet connection for online learning platform access
PDF Reader (Adobe Acrobat or equivalent) for course materials
Quiet study space for focused learning and reflective practice activities
