Building a Safer Workplace Through Awareness
Every employee has a role to play in maintaining a safe workplace.
Our Health & Safety Awareness Training provides employees with a practical understanding of workplace Health & Safety, helping them recognise hazards, understand their responsibilities and contribute to a safer working environment.
The course is designed to be practical and accessible, making it suitable for employees at all levels, including those who are new to the workplace or require a refresher on their Health & Safety responsibilities.
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for:
- Employees at all levels
- New employees and staff induction programmes
- Managers and supervisors
- Employees who require Health & Safety refresher training
- Businesses looking to strengthen workplace Health & Safety awareness
Course Objectives
On completion of the course, participants will have a better understanding of:
- The importance of Health & Safety in the workplace
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Common workplace hazards and risks
- How to identify hazards in their own workplace
- The principles of risk assessment
- Appropriate control measures
- Safe systems of work
- Reporting hazards, accidents and near misses
- Emergency procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Good housekeeping and maintaining a safe workplace
- The importance of following workplace Health & Safety procedures
Course Content
Introduction to Health & Safety
Understanding the importance of workplace Health & Safety and the shared responsibilities of employers and employees.
Hazard Identification & Risk
Understanding the difference between a hazard and a risk and how hazards can be identified and controlled.
Workplace Hazards
An overview of common workplace hazards, including slips, trips and falls, manual handling, workplace equipment, chemicals, fire and other relevant risks.
Safe Working Practices
Understanding the importance of following procedures, using equipment correctly and taking reasonable care of yourself and others.
Accident & Near-Miss Reporting
Why accidents, incidents and near misses should be reported and how reporting can help prevent future incidents.
Emergency Procedures
Understanding what to do in an emergency and the importance of following your organisation’s emergency procedures.
Personal Protective Equipment
Understanding when PPE is required, how it should be used and the importance of maintaining it appropriately.
Creating a Positive Safety Culture
Encouraging employees to take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of those around them.
Practical & Workplace-Focused
Our training is designed to be practical rather than simply focusing on legislation and theory.
Where appropriate, examples and scenarios can be adapted to reflect the hazards and activities within your workplace, helping employees understand how Health & Safety applies to their day-to-day role.
Course Details
Duration: [Insert duration]
Delivery: On-site, classroom or online where appropriate
Suitable for: All employees, managers and supervisors
Assessment: [Insert assessment details]
Certification: Participants receive a certificate of completion from The Food Safety Company, where applicable.
Why Choose The Food Safety Company?
Our experienced Health & Safety trainers understand that effective training needs to be relevant to the people attending it.
We focus on practical knowledge, real-world examples and workplace application, giving employees the confidence to recognise risks and make safer decisions.
Give Your Team the Knowledge to Work Safely
Good Health & Safety starts with awareness.
Talk to The Food Safety Company today about Health & Safety Awareness Training for your team.
