Health and Safety Level 1
Video
Course Overview
Introduction to Health and Safety
Perfect for newcomers to the workplace, this online health and safety course introduces essential health and safety principles in a fun, interactive, and engaging format.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports that approximately 600,000 non-fatal workplace accidents occur in Britain each year. Providing workers with safety awareness can significantly reduce the risk of harm, safeguarding both employees and businesses from the potentially devastating costs of workplace injuries.
Course Overview
This course is an excellent introduction to workplace health and safety, ideal for use as part of an induction process or as awareness training for employees in low-risk roles. It covers the 8 key modules of an RQF Level 1 health and safety qualification. While the course itself does not provide a formal qualification, it covers the essential content needed to pursue a Level 1 health and safety qualification. Learners can sit for an assessment with a recognized training provider to achieve certification.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for employee inductions or anyone working in a low-risk environment. It can also support apprentices in meeting the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required under the new apprenticeship standards to help them effectively transition into the workplace.
Prerequisites
No prior health and safety knowledge is required.
How It Works
This e-learning course is available on multiple devices, including tablets, PCs, and laptops. With internet access, learners can log in, progress through the course, and engage with real-life scenarios to gain practical safety knowledge. The course concludes with a multiple-choice assessment.
Certification
Upon completing the course successfully, learners can download an e-learning completion certificate.
Accreditation
- The course is part of a Qualifications accredited program.
- It is also CPD accredited, with learners receiving 5 CPD points for completing the course after June 10, 2019. Further details are available on the CPD UK website.
Why Choose E-learning?
We make even the most complex topics easy to understand by using media-rich, interactive content that engages and motivates learners. Our courses feature interactive exercises, gaming elements, and real-world scenarios, all designed by industry-leading experts. This ensures learners not only engage with the material but also retain and apply what they’ve learned.
Key features of our e-learning courses include:
- Interactive exercises and games
- Media-rich content with 3D scenarios
- Expert-led content
- Relevant photography and illustrations
- Multi-generational content and design
This course ensures that learners grasp the essentials of health and safety in a memorable and practical way.
Course Content
Topics Covered
Accidents including slips, trips and falls
Legal responsibilities
Hazardous substances (COSHH)
Workplace health, safety and welfare
Work equipment
Fire
First aid
Manual handling
Course Duration
1 - 2 hours