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1. Module 1. Health and safety at work: your rights and duties

   This short course introduces health and safety for anyone starting a new job, in any workplace. It covers why it matters, what the law says, and what you and your employer must do.

   What you will learn

   • Explain why health and safety matters.
   • Name the main law and the enforcer in the UK.
   • Describe your duties and your employer's duties.

   Key points

   • The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 protects everyone at work.
   • Employers must assess risks, train you, provide safe equipment and PPE.
   • You must work safely, use PPE and report hazards.
   • You can raise concerns and leave if there is serious and imminent danger.

   Based on: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999; HSE guidance.

2. Module 2. Common hazards and safety signs

   Most workplace injuries come from a small number of hazards. Knowing them, and reading safety signs, keeps you safe from day one.

   What you will learn

   • Recognise the most common workplace hazards.
   • Read safety signs by colour and shape.
   • Use PPE correctly.

   Key points

   • The most common hazards are slips and trips, handling, falls, chemicals, electricity, machinery, fire, vehicles and stress.
   • Red means prohibition or fire equipment, yellow means warning, blue means you must, green means safe condition.
   • Wear PPE when required, check it and look after it.

   Based on: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999; HSE guidance; the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996.

3. Module 3. Emergencies, first aid and reporting

   Knowing what to do in an emergency, and reporting problems early, can save lives.

   What you will learn

   • Follow the fire and emergency procedure.
   • Find first aid help.
   • Report accidents and near misses.

   Key points

   • Know the alarm, exits, assembly point and fire wardens from day one.
   • Know who the first aider is and where the kit is; call 999 in a serious emergency.
   • Report every accident, near miss and hazard.
   • Look after your wellbeing and ask questions.

   Based on: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999; HSE guidance.

HygieneReady certificates confirm completion of training. They are not a regulated qualification. Definitions of the key terms are in the glossary.