Health & Safety Awareness (Low Risk)

This Health & Safety Awareness (Low Risk) eLearning course provides a concise introduction to the essential principles of workplace health and safety within low risk environments. It is designed for employees working in settings such as offices, retail or other non hazardous workplaces where risks are generally lower but effective safety awareness remains critical. The course explains key legal responsibilities, common hazards and straightforward control measures, helping learners understand how everyday actions contribute to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.

Course Aims

The primary aims of the Health & Safety Awareness (Low Risk) course are to:

• Increase understanding of fundamental health and safety principles and why they apply in all workplaces, including low risk settings
• Explain employer and employee duties under UK health and safety legislation
• Raise awareness of common low risk workplace hazards and how they can be identified
• Provide practical guidance on proportionate risk control measures
• Encourage safe behaviours and proactive reporting to support a positive safety culture

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 25 minute awareness course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and importance of health and safety in low risk work environments
• Recognise basic legal responsibilities for maintaining workplace safety
• Identify common hazards such as slips, trips, workstation issues and housekeeping risks
• Apply simple control measures to reduce the likelihood of accidents and ill health
• Explain appropriate procedures for reporting hazards, incidents and near misses