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Working at height: what UK employers must actually plan and provide
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 apply to any work where a fall could cause injury, not just above 2 metres. Falls from height remain the single largest cause of workplace fatalities in Great Britain. Here is what HSE actually requires, how the hierarchy of control works, and where the learndirect online course fits.
First aid at work: what UK employers actually need to provide
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require every UK employer to provide adequate and appropriate first-aid equipment, facilities and personnel. Here is what HSE actually says, how First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work differ, and where the learndirect online course fits.
Care Certificate: what UK care workers and employers need to know
The Care Certificate is the induction standard for people new to health and adult social care in England. It sets out 16 standards that new care workers need to meet before working without direct supervision. Here is what it covers, who it applies to, and how CQC uses it during inspections.
Mental health awareness training: what UK employers and teams need to know
Mental health awareness training helps managers and teams recognise the signs, have supportive conversations and signpost to professional help. Here is how it differs from Mental Health First Aid, what UK law expects, and what the course covers.
Is manual handling training a legal requirement in the UK?
Manual handling training is a legal requirement under UK health and safety law. Here is what MHOR 1992 demands, the HSE guideline weights, and how to prove compliance.
What is GDPR training and why is it mandatory in the UK?
GDPR training is a legal requirement for every UK employer that handles personal data. Here is what the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR demand of your staff, and how to prove compliance to the ICO.
Do you legally need fire warden training? UK fire warden requirements explained
Fire warden training is legally required in UK workplaces of five or more staff. Here is what the Regulatory Reform Order 2005 demands, how many wardens you need, and what a competent course covers.
Welcome to the Briefing Room: your compliance training resource
The learndirect compliance team is opening up the Briefing Room: a practical, plain-English resource on the workplace rules that shape UK businesses. Here is what to expect.
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