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Health and Safety Induction Training

Cover the essentials of workplace health and safety across seven focused modules, ideal for induction or a knowledge refresher.

  • CPD Accredited
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Overview

What this course covers

This induction programme delivers health and safety essentials through seven focused mini-modules covering the most common workplace hazards. It equips employees to identify and control risks to their own health, safety and wellbeing from day one.

Learners can work through the modules in sequence or pick topics relevant to their role, bookmarking progress along the way. The course supports employers in meeting their duty to provide induction training and covers everything from manual handling to electrical safety and RIDDOR.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Recognise slip, trip and fall hazards
  • Identify hazardous substances and safe handling principles
  • Apply DSE ergonomics to set up a safe workstation
  • Describe fire safety fundamentals and emergency response
  • Apply safe manual handling techniques
  • Recognise electrical hazards and RIDDOR obligations
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Employees at any level across any sector
  • Staff undergoing workplace induction
  • Teams refreshing core health and safety knowledge
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Slips, trips and falls
  2. 02 Hazardous substances awareness
  3. 03 DSE ergonomics in the workplace
  4. 04 Fire safety essentials
  5. 05 Manual handling basics
  6. 06 Electrical safety and RIDDOR
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment tests knowledge across all seven modules before the certificate is issued.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive an instant, CPD-accredited certificate on successful completion of the course.

Aligned with
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
  • RIDDOR
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.
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