Course Curriculum

Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare 00:12:00
Possible Health and Safety Hazards 00:11:00
Importance of Reporting Hazards and Accidents 00:14:00
Ways in Which Accidents Can Be Avoided 00:12:00
Risk Assessment and Common Risks 00:15:00
Electrical, Fire and Gas Safety 00:16:00
Health and Safety at Work and the Laws 00:15:00
Importance of Complying with Health and Safety Requirements 00:15:00
Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control 00:15:00
Managing for Health and Safety 00:13:00
Approved Techniques to Prevent Strain or Injury When Carrying Out Work Activities 00:14:00
Other Health and Safety Hazards at Work 00:14:00
Organisational Emergency Health and Safety Procedures 00:14:00
Mock Exam – Health and Safety at Work 00:20:00
Final Exam – Health and Safety at Work 00:20:00

Course Overview 

Health and Safety is something every workplace needs to get right, whatever the industry. When risks aren’t spotted or managed properly, people get hurt, and that’s why proper training matters so much.

This course covers the full basics of staying safe at work. You’ll learn how to spot hazards, understand your rights and duties under UK law, and know how to report accidents correctly. It also looks at fire, electrical, and gas risks, along with how to avoid strain and injury during everyday tasks, giving you a rounded view of Health and Safety in practice.

Whether you’re just starting out or want to strengthen your current role, this course gives you skills you can use straight away. You’ll finish with clear Health and Safety knowledge and the confidence to help keep any workplace safer, whatever sector you work in.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the key laws and duties behind workplace Health and Safety
  • Identify common hazards and carry out simple risk assessments
  • Report accidents and hazards correctly and know why it matters
  • Follow safe practice around fire, electrical, and gas risks
  • Use proper techniques to prevent strain or injury during work tasks
  • Manage equipment hazards and reduce risk in different work settings
  • Apply strong Health and Safety procedures during workplace emergencies

Your Benefits by Learning with ‘Cambridge Open Academy’

  • Accreditation: Showcase your ability with our accredited Health and Safety at Work to potential employers.
  • Free Certificate: Get a Free Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the Health and Safety at Work
  • Flexibility: Learn virtually from anywhere, anytime at your own pace and convenience.
  • Advance Your Career: Upskill to impress your employers and land your dream job or long-awaited promotion.
  • Immediately Applicable Coursework: Keep up with the latest skill trend by putting your skillsets to work.
  • Affordability: Save big with our online Health and Safety at Work as it not only suits your professional needs but also fits within your budget.
  • Tutor Support: Get tutor support on weekdays, 9-5 am, and our dedicated 24/7 customer support.
  • Lifetime Access: Achieve lifetime access to the top-notch expertly crafted course materials.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course contents. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you with the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technological background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and 
    • use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Once you have successfully completed the Health and Safety at Work course, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99.

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, International students will have to pay additional fees based on their location.

Who is this course for?

This Health and Safety at Work course is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this Health and Safety at Work course.

Requirements

Enrolling in our Health and Safety at Work course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Path

  • Health & Safety Coordinator / Assistant: Entry-level support role helping with risk assessments, incident reporting, training coordination, and ensuring basic compliance with workplace health and safety policies.
    Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 per year.
  • Health & Safety Officer / Advisor: Conduct risk assessments, advise on hazard control, deliver toolbox talks/training, investigate incidents, and support day-to-day H&S compliance across sites or organisations.
    Salary: £32,000 – £45,000 per year (average around £37,000).
  • Health & Safety Trainer / Assessor: Design and deliver health and safety training programmes, inductions, and workshops for staff, while assessing competency and promoting a positive safety culture.
    Salary: £30,000 – £50,000 per year.
  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor: Broader role combining health & safety with environmental responsibilities, including audits, contractor management, and ensuring legal compliance in operations or construction.
    Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 per year.
  • Health & Safety Manager: Lead H&S strategy, develop policies, manage teams or site compliance, oversee risk management, and liaise with senior leadership on safety performance.
    Salary: £45,000 – £75,000+ per year (senior roles higher).
  • Independent Health & Safety Consultant: Provide expert advice, audits, risk assessments, and training to multiple clients on a freelance or consultancy basis, often specialising in construction, manufacturing, or specific regulations.
    Salary: £50,000 – £90,000+ per year (varies with client volume and expertise).

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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