Health and Safety at Work & Risk Control
This course explains workplace health and safety principles, risk assessment methods, and control measures to help organisations prevent accidents, reduce risks, and maintain safe, compliant working environments.
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Course Overview
Workplace accidents rarely happen because people ignore safety—they are far more often the result of risks that go unnoticed or unmanaged. This health and safety at work course is designed around that reality, providing learners with a practical understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety compliance, rather than simply memorising workplace risk control rules.
The course begins with an introduction to health and safety at work, covering the key legal principles and responsibilities that underpin safety compliance practices. It then explains how health and safety is managed within organisations, before guiding learners through risk assessment techniques and common workplace hazards to build essential risk management skills.
Learners go on to explore workplace health and safety, welfare, along with the safety compliance procedures for recording, reporting, and investigating accidents and work-related ill health. Dedicated modules cover electrical, fire, and gas safety, highlighting the controls needed to maintain safety compliance in a wide range of UK workplaces.
The course concludes by examining safety considerations across different working environments, the safe use of work equipment, and other common workplace hazards. By the end, learners will have a well-rounded understanding of workplace risk management and the practical knowledge needed to promote a safer, more compliant working environment before completing the mock and final assessments.
The course was audited and updated on: 20th August, 2026
Learning Outcomes
- Understand UK health and safety law and employer responsibilities.
- Apply practical health & safety compliance, management principles at work.
- Carry out risk assessments and identify common workplace risks.
- Understand workplace health, safety, and welfare requirements.
- Recognise and report accidents and ill health at work correctly.
- Apply electrical, fire, and gas safety principles in the workplace.
- Identify and control work equipment hazards effectively.
Key Features of This Course
- Accredited by CPD QS
- Covers UK health and safety law and health and safety compliance at work in clear, practical terms.
- Strong focus on risk assessment and hazard control across settings.
- Self-paced online learning, accessible anytime from any device.
- No prior experience or qualifications required to enrol.
- Assessed through straightforward mock and final MCQ-based exams.
Assessment & Certification
Training Format
This health and safety at work course is delivered through structured, self-paced modules that learners can work through in their own time. The flexible format means there are no live sessions or fixed timetables, making it accessible to those balancing study with work or other commitments.
Assessment
A mock exam is available first, using multiple-choice questions.
A final exam, also multiple-choice, must then be completed.
Both assessments are included within the total course duration.
Certification Options
CPD QS Certificate
PDF certificate, available for £9.
Printed hard copy available for £15.
Issued by CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS), a widely recognised UK accreditation body.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this health and safety at work course. It's open to anyone with a basic understanding of English, numeracy, and IT, regardless of prior health and safety experience.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suited to employees and managers wanting stronger workplace safety knowledge, individuals responsible for health and safety within their organisation, and those pursuing health and safety management training as a step towards a dedicated safety-focused role.
Career Opportunities
- Health and Safety Officer: £24k to £32k/year
- Health and Safety Advisor: £27k to £38k/year
- Health and Safety Manager: £35k to £50k/year
- Risk Assessor: £26k to £36k/year
- Compliance Officer: £25k to £38k/year
Note: Salary figures are indicative only. Actual earnings may vary depending on experience, location, employer, and professional qualifications. Completion of this course does not guarantee employment or a specific salary level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a health and safety at work course cover?
A health and safety at work course typically covers UK legislation, risk assessment, workplace hazards, and how to manage safety compliance and responsibilities within an organisation, as this course does across nine modules.
Is health and safety training a legal requirement in the UK?
Employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to ensure employee safety, and relevant training is widely expected to help meet that duty, even where a specific course isn’t named in law.
What’s the difference between health and safety training and safety compliance training?
The terms are often used interchangeably, though safety compliance training can also refer more specifically to meeting regulatory and organisational safety standards, which this course supports through its focus on law and risk control.
How much does a health and safety officer earn in the UK?
Health and safety officer and advisor salaries typically range from £24k to £50k per year, depending on experience, sector, and level of responsibility.
Is this course suitable for complete beginners?
Yes, the course is designed to be accessible to beginners, with no prior health and safety experience required.
Course Curriculum
| Health and Safety at Work & Risk Control | |||
| Health and Safety at Work and the Laws | 00:23:00 | ||
| Managing for Health and Safety | 00:31:00 | ||
| Risk Assessment and Common Risks | 00:21:00 | ||
| Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare | 00:19:00 | ||
| Accidents and Ill Health at Work | 00:17:00 | ||
| Electrical, Fire and Gas Safety | 00:25:00 | ||
| Safety in Different Work Settings | 00:21:00 | ||
| Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control | 00:22:00 | ||
| Other Health and Safety Hazards at Work | 00:23:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Health and Safety at Work & Risk Control | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Health and Safety at Work & Risk Control | 00:20:00 | ||
Health and Safety at Work & Risk Control