This course introduces students to the principles of workplace safety, health and welfare. The course is aimed at young people starting work for the first time or preparing for work experience. It is also suitable for further education students and as a refresher for individuals returning to the workplace.

Course duration: 45 minutes

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

• Distinguish between employer and employee duties and responsibilities with regard to safety, health and welfare at work
• Understand 'hazard' and 'risk' and why employers carry out workplace risk assessments
• Apply decision making skills in a variety of health and safety situations in the workplace
• Source appropriate and reliable information on safety, health and welfare in the workplace

This short course presents learners with an overview of slips, trips and falls hazards in the workplace. It introduces the process of risk assessment and prevention through examples of workplace scenarios. The content is suitable across all work sectors.

Course duration: 30 minutes

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

• Understand slips, trips and falls accidents and how and where they can occur
• Identify a variety of slips and trips hazards in the workplace, and assess their risks
• Recognise suitable controls for eliminating or significantly reducing slips, trips and falls in the workplace