Basic Health and Safety Awareness Course
Key Features
Of this Basic Health & Safety Course:
- Covers core UK legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations
- Teaches practical hazard identification and simple risk assessment techniques for any workplace
- Explains employer and employee duties with real examples from offices, warehouses and construction sites
- Includes safe use of PPE, manual handling principles and emergency response procedures
- Demonstrates how to report incidents and near misses in line with RIDDOR requirements
Course Date Availability
Basic Health & Safety training at the following 1 centres. Prices from £125 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | 18th Jun 20266th Jul 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
Basic Health and Safety Awareness is the standard introductory qualification used across UK industries to give workers a clear understanding of their legal duties and practical steps to prevent accidents. The course explains how everyday hazards such as slips, trips, manual handling and poor housekeeping lead to injuries and how simple controls reduce those risks. Delegates learn directly from the HSE’s approved guidance and leave able to apply the principles immediately in their own workplace.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- New starters and temporary workers in any sector
- Supervisors and team leaders with day-to-day safety responsibility
- Office, retail, warehouse and light industrial staff
- Anyone required to complete a basic health and safety induction under company policy
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to spot common workplace hazards and evaluate risk levels
- The hierarchy of controls and how to choose suitable measures
- Correct selection, use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
- Safe manual handling techniques using the HSE’s TILE approach
- Fire safety, first aid arrangements and evacuation procedures
- How to report accidents, near misses and complete basic records
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one full day with a mix of short presentations, group discussions and practical exercises. Delegates work through realistic workplace scenarios and complete a short written assessment at the end of the session.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Introduction to UK health and safety law and enforcement
- Key responsibilities of employers and employees
- Hazard identification and risk assessment in practice
- Personal protective equipment selection and use
- Manual handling and ergonomics
- Workplace welfare, slips, trips and falls
- Incident reporting, RIDDOR and continuous improvement
Private Courses On-site
Basic Health and Safety Awareness training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a certificate of completion that is recognised by UK employers. The certificate remains valid for three years, after which a refresher course is recommended to keep knowledge current with any regulatory changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Basic Health and Safety Awareness questions:
The course is delivered over one full day, typically 7 hours of learning plus breaks and assessment.
There are no formal prerequisites. The course is designed for anyone new to health and safety responsibilities.
Delegates study UK legislation, hazard spotting, risk assessment, PPE, manual handling, welfare facilities, fire safety and incident reporting.
Assessment consists of a short multiple-choice test and practical exercises completed during the day.
You receive a certificate of completion issued by the training provider, valid for three years.
A refresher is recommended every three years to remain up to date with current regulations and best practice.
This course provides a concise one-day overview focused on core awareness. IOSH Working Safely includes additional interactive elements and a slightly broader syllabus over a similar duration.
You need photo ID and comfortable clothing suitable for practical exercises. PPE is provided where required.
Yes, many providers deliver the course at company premises using the organisation’s own risk examples.
Yes, you will practise a simple five-step risk assessment process that can be applied directly to your own tasks.
The course content follows HSE guidance and approved codes of practice, although it is not a formal HSE qualification.
Full attendance is required to receive the certificate. Missed sections must be covered in a future session.
Prices per person typically start at £125. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training uses current HSE guidance and real workplace examples so delegates can return to their jobs with immediately usable skills rather than abstract theory.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group