Health and Safety

Course Overview

Creating and maintaining a safe working environment is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you're in healthcare, social care, education, hospitality, or office-based work, understanding health and safety principles is essential to prevent accidents, injuries, and legal breaches. This practical awareness course covers the core responsibilities of employers and employees, common workplace hazards, and how to carry out basic risk assessments. It equips you with the knowledge and confidence to promote a safety-first culture in any setting.

Why Take This Course?

Health and safety failures can lead to:

• Injury or illness
• Legal consequences and liability
• Loss of productivity
• Reputational damage
• This course helps you:
• Understand your legal, moral, and organizational responsibilities
• Identify and manage common health and safety hazards
• Prevent accidents and reduce workplace risks
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and near-misses
• Promote a culture of safety, awareness, and compliance

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• Health and social care staff
• Office workers and administrative teams
• Facilities, cleaning, and maintenance staff
• Managers and supervisors across sectors
• Volunteers, agency staff, and new employees
• Anyone with a role in ensuring safety at work

What You Will Learn

• By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
• Explain the core principles of health and safety in the workplace
• Understand the legal duties of employers and employees under UK health and safety law (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act 1974)
• Identify and control common workplace hazards such as:
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Manual handling risks
• Fire safety hazards
• Hazardous substances (COSHH)
• Equipment and electrical safety
• Conduct or participate in basic risk assessments
• Follow safe systems of work and emergency procedures
• Report accidents, incidents, and near misses appropriately

Why It Matters 

Workplace safety isn't just a legal box to tick; it's about protecting people, supporting productivity, and promoting wellbeing. 

This course helps organizations reduce incidents, meet regulatory standards, and foster a culture where everyone feels safe and supported. 

Take the First Step 

Enrol now on our Health and Safety Awareness course and start building a safer, more compliant workplace for yourself and your team. 

Need help or booking for a team? Contact A.R.T.S Training today.