Learning Outcomes

Hazards and Risks

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Risk Assessment

Fire and Fire Extinguishers

Electricity and Computers

The Working Environment

Chemicals and Other Hazards

Lesson Summary

Learn more about the fundamentals of health and safety in the workplace.

Fundamentals of Health and Safety in the Workplace - Assessment

Learn the fundamental concepts and practices of workplace health and safety with this free online course.

Fundamentals of Health and Safety in the Workplace

This free online course, the Fundamentals of Health and Safety, will teach you about your duties to your fellow workers and your employer's duties to you. You will study the Health and Safety at Work Act, Fire precautions, chemical hazards, and you will gain an understanding of study risk assessment in the working environment. This is essential knowledge for employees in any organization, and will serve you well throughout your career.

Understanding the Ageing Body

Exercising Safely: Risk Management and Preparation

Building an Effective Fitness Routine

Staying Consistent and Motivated

Exercise and Fitness for Seniors - Assessment

Discover safe and simple ways for seniors to integrate exercise into their daily lives in this free online course.

Exercise and Fitness for Seniors

As we age, staying active becomes more important than ever. Regular exercise can greatly enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals, helping them stay active without being dependent on others for day-to-day tasks. This course guides seniors through understanding their bodies, exercising safely, building balanced routines, and staying motivated, all with simple, low-impact movements suited for everyday life. Start learning today!

Introduction to Risk-Taking

Risk Identification, Assessment and Management

Policies, Procedures, Guidance and Balanced Approach

This module will teach you how to identify, assess and manage risk in adult care. You will learn about the principles and benefits of positive risk-taking and risk-taking framework. Also, you will discover the importance of overcoming risk-aversion, as well as the function of risk management tools.

How to Assess Risk in Adult Care - Course Assessment

This free online caregiving course explains how to conduct thoughtful risk assessments in adult care settings.

How to Assess Risk in Adult Care

Health and social care organisation's risks can be identified, evaluated, prioritised and controlled using risk management. Risk assessments are a crucial component of good governance and support individuals who use health and social care services. An organisation must take a proactive approach to risk management to prevent harm. Sign up to learn about ‘risk enablement’, its significance and how to sustain this positive risk-taking approach.

Introduction to Hydrogen Sulfide

Physiological Effects of H₂S Exposure

Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure Limits

Control of Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure

Hydrogen Sulfide Detection Equipment: Part 1

Hydrogen Sulfide Detection Equipment: Part 2

Respiratory Protective Equipment

Hydrogen Sulfide Emergency Response Guidelines

Incident Communication and Reporting

Organizational Readiness Through Training

Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness for Worksite Safety - Assessment

Protect yourself and others from hydrogen sulphide exposure and strengthen workplace safety in this free online course.

Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness for Worksite Safety

Are you prepared to face a hydrogen sulfide emergency at your workplace? This course empowers you to recognise hazards, prevent exposure, and respond fast in emergencies. Through expert hydrogen sulfide training, you’ll build confidence, protect your team, and ensure full compliance with safety standards. This course was reviewed and approved by a qualified subject matter expert, Gerald Smith, a fire/safety technical writer and expert.

Hazards and Their Types

Controlling Hazards

Emergencies and How to Manage Them

In this module,  you’ll learn practical strategies to effectively identify and prevent potential hazards. For unexpected emergencies, you’ll gain the skills and techniques to respond successfully, protecting your team and minimising the damage to workplace assets.

Safety at the Workplace - Course Assessment

Discover how to guarantee workplace safety by averting hazards and handling emergencies through this free online course.

Safety at the Workplace

Are you an HR professional, team leader, or employee responsible for workplace safety? If your workplace has experienced accidents or injuries in the past that caught you off guard, this is the course for you. You’ll learn practical strategies to identify and prevent potential hazards effectively. You’ll gain the tools to respond successfully to unexpected emergencies, protecting your team and minimising damage to workplace assets.

First Aid Basics

Scene Safety

Primary Survey

Minor Injury Care

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator

Bleeding and Shock

Burns and Heat

Record and Report

Occupational First Aid - Assessment

Learn essential first aid skills for workplace safety and emergency response in this free online course.

Occupational First Aid

This course teaches you the essential skills needed for handling everyday first aid and emergency situations. Learn to manage scene safety, use protective gear, and perform primary checks for airway, breathing, and circulation. Topics include minor injury care, CPR and AED use, bleeding control, and burn treatment. From treating minor cuts to recording incidents, gain the confidence to respond effectively when it matters most.

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