Skill Development Course
Health & Safety in the Workplace
Build essential workplace health and safety knowledge to recognise hazards, understand basic risk controls, follow safe working practices and contribute to a safer working environment.
Short Course
Skill Development
1 Days
Suggested Duration
10
Core Modules
Practical
Workplace Focus
Online
Flexible Delivery
Certificate
On Completion
About the Course
Essential Safety Skills for the Workplace
This short course introduces participants to fundamental workplace health and safety principles that can be applied in everyday work situations.
Participants develop practical awareness of hazards, risk controls, PPE, emergency procedures, incident reporting and safe work behaviour.
- Workplace health & safety fundamentals
- Basic risk assessment
- PPE and safe work practices
- Incident and near-miss reporting
- Hazard identification
- Risk control measures
- Fire and emergency awareness
- Safety communication
Course Overview
Course Type
Skill Development Courss
Subject
Workplace Health & Safety
Level
Foundation / Professional Development
Duration
1 Day
Delivery
Online / Classroom / Blended
Assessment
Short Assessment / Quiz
Certificate
SafeQual AB
Language
English
Course Modules
Practical Workplace Safety Topics
A concise programme covering the essential health and safety knowledge needed by workers and supervisors.
MODULE 01
Introduction to Workplace Health & Safety
Safety responsibilities, workplace safety culture and basic prevention principles.
MODULE 02
Hazard Identification
Recognising common physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and workplace hazards.
MODULE 03
Risk Assessment & Controls
Understanding risk, evaluating hazards and selecting appropriate control measures.
MODULE 04
Personal Protective Equipment
Basic PPE selection, correct use, limitations, care and inspection.
MODULE 05
Manual Handling & Ergonomics
Safe lifting techniques, ergonomic awareness and prevention of common injuries.
MODULE 06
Working at Height
Basic fall hazards, prevention measures and safe work practices.
MODULE 07
Fire & Emergency Safety
Fire prevention, emergency procedures, evacuation and emergency communication.
MODULE 08
Electrical & Workplace Safety
Basic electrical hazards, unsafe conditions and safe workplace behaviour.
MODULE 09
Incident & Near-Miss Reporting
Why incidents are reported, basic investigation awareness and learning from events.
MODULE 10
Safety Communication & Toolbox Talks
Communicating hazards, discussing controls and promoting positive safety behaviour.
Learning Outcomes
What Participants Will Learn
Recognise common workplace hazards.
Understand basic workplace risk assessment principles.
Identify appropriate hazard control measures.
Use PPE appropriately for common workplace hazards.
Apply safer manual handling practices.
Understand basic working-at-height precautions.
Respond appropriately to workplace emergencies.
Report incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
Communicate safety information effectively.
Contribute to a positive workplace safety culture.
Who Should Attend?
Designed for Workplace Safety Development
Workers & Employees
For employees who need essential workplace safety awareness.
Supervisors & Team Leaders
For personnel responsible for day-to-day workplace activities.
New Safety Professionals
A foundation for those beginning an HSE career.
Employers & Organisations
Suitable for workplace safety awareness and staff development programmes.
Certification
SafeQual AB Certificate
Participants who successfully complete the training and applicable assessment requirements will receive the relevant SafeQual AB certificate.
