Every year in Britain an estimated 2.3 million people suffer from ill health, caused by or made worse by, work.

Health and Safety training is now essential in any organisation, whether you work in an office, school, hospital, factory or in the community. The 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act states that employers and employees in the UK have a duty to ensure that they maintain and follow health and safety policies and legislation at work. Is your health and safety training as up to date as it possibly can be?

This Health and Safety course provides you with a formal health and safety qualification in this important subject area. It is a great asset for any job and can be used to train individuals or all members of a team or company. You will learn about vital health and safety laws and regulations, as well as picking up practical tips on carrying out health and safety procedures in your organisation. Your knowledge will be tested along the way with health and safety quizzes and activities.

The course covers:

Unit one: Introduction to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
Unit two: Hazards, risks and risk assessment
Unit three: Electricity, hazardous substances and fire safety
Unit four: Work equipment, personal protective equipment and first aid