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Health and Safety Awareness Training for Employees

Phoenix’s Health and Safety training for employees course provides the core health and safety knowledge employees need, allowing employers to fulfil requirements set out by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

What is Phoenix's Health and Safety Awareness Training for Employees?

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers are required to ensure that workers are provided with adequate information and training to minimise risks at work.  

Phoenix’s Health and Safety Awareness for Employees training provides the most efficient and affordable method for employers to meet this requirement, supplying staff with a clear and compact health and safety course, designed by the experts. 

By taking our Health and Safety Awareness course, employees will gain the knowledge and skills needed to keep themselves safe while in the workplace, minimising the risk to both their own and fellow workers’ health. 

Employers who book groups of employees for Phoenix health and safety e-learning short courses can make significant savings: 

  • Buy 25+ for £19.95 per candidate  

  • Buy 50+ for £17.95 per candidate 

  • Buy 100+ for £15.95 per candidate 

Please contact our sales team on 0345 500 8811 to claim your discount when you book 25 or more places. 

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Benefits for Employers 

  • Reduce absence from workplace illness or injury, raising productivity

  • Demonstrate your commitment to ensuring the health and safety of your employees

  • Provide employees health and safety training in line with safety regulations

Benefits for Learners 

  • Help promote a positive health and safety culture in your workplace

  • Learn core health and safety knowledge applicable to a variety of roles

  • Develop the skills and knowledge needed to carry out a risk assessment in the workplace

Pass rates   

With pass rates above industry average for our short courses, studying with Phoenix provides you with all the tools you need to succeed and is one of the many reasons we’re rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot.  

Student Support

We pride ourselves on offering the best study support in the industry. From our thriving Facebook student community to direct access to our team of experts and top-tier learning materials, we go above and beyond to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in your studies. When you choose Phoenix, you’re never alone on your journey.

Designed by the Experts   

Each of our short online courses are designed by our experts according to leading legislation, providing candidates with the information they need in compact and interactive courses.   

Student Approved   

Phoenix provides health and safety courses to thousands each year, allowing employers to upskill their teams with affordable courses designed by the experts. 

Phoenix’s Health and Safety Awareness Training for Employees course is suitable for employees across all industries, supplying the key information regarding safety in the workplace. 

The duration of Phoenix’s Health and Safety Awareness course depends on the method of study:  

  • When studied in-house, the course duration is half a day.  

  • When studied through e-Learning, we recommend spending between 30 and 50 minutes on the course. Students have access to the e-Learning course for 1 month from date of purchase.

The Health & Safety Awareness for Employees course covers the following topics: 

  • Reasons for managing health and safety 

  • Health and safety law 

  • Employer and employee responsibilities 

  • Health and safety information 

  • Enforcement of safety laws 

  • Hazards and risks 

  • Risk assessment 

  • Risk control 

  • Personal protective equipment 

  • Safety signs 

  • Accidents and near misses 

The learning outcomes of the Health & Safety Awareness for Employees course are: 

  • Understand what causes accidents and how to prevent them 

  • Ability to carry out a risk assessment 

  • Understanding PPE and safety signs 

  • Understanding of relevant safety laws 

The assessment for the Health and Safety Awareness for Employees training course differs based on the method of study.

E-Learning Assessment:

When studied through e-Learning, the course is assessed via a multiple-choice test.

After completing the course and assessment, a confirmation of results is available immediately.

This certificate can be printed or saved as proof of completion.

Should a candidate fail the assessment, it can be retaken at no extra cost.

Please note: When studying through e-Learning, you have 12 months to complete the course from day of purchase.

In-house Assessment:

When studied through in-house learning, an assessment can be carried out on request.

After completing the course, a confirmation of results is available immediately.

Certificates will then be mailed to the workplace or directly to delegates as proof of completion.

Upon completing the Phoenix Health and Safety Awareness Training for Employees course, many successful candidates study additional short courses with Phoenix in order to further their knowledge of health and safety. Suitable courses include:   

What happens if I fail the e-Learning assessment?

You can retake the assessment.

When and how will I receive my results and certificate?

Once you complete the course and/or assessment, a confirmation of results is available immediately. This certificate can be printed or saved as proof of completion.

How long do I have to complete the e-Learning course?

You have 6 months from date of purchase to complete the course when you book through e-Learning.

Is the course accredited?

Our health and safety short courses are not accredited. However, the certificates can be printed as evidence of health and safety training and placed in your workplace. For accredited courses, browse our NEBOSH courses.

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