Working Safely
Essential Health & Safety Awareness for the Workplace and Construction Sites
About This Course
This working safely course provides essential health and safety awareness for employees, helping them understand hazards, risks, and their legal duties when working in a variety of environments. It is particularly suited to those starting work on construction sites or in safety-critical roles.
Key Facts
Safety Awareness
Learn how to work safely and protect yourself and others
Risk Reduction
Understand how risk assessment reduces accidents
Employee Responsibility
Know what the law expects of you as a worker
Best Practice
Apply practical safety improvements at work
Environmental Protection
Reduce environmental harm through safe practices
What You'll Learn
- Understand your legal responsibilities under UK health and safety law
- Identify hazards and assess risks in the workplace
- Recognise common workplace dangers and unsafe practices
- Improve safety performance through safe systems of work
- Understand environmental protection responsibilities
- Respond appropriately to hazardous situations
Who should take this course
- Anyone starting work in construction or safety-critical roles
- Employees working on construction sites
- Those responsible for workforce safety awareness
Why choose SkillFusion?
CPD Approved Professional Training
Recognised professional development
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
Download proof of training straight away
Compliance Ready
Supports onboarding, refreshers, and audits
Mobile-Friendly, Self Paced Online Learning
Learn on any device, anywhere
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Online Training
Straightforward training designed for busy learners
Suitable for Individuals or Bulk Staff Training
Buy for one learner or manage teams
Course Content
Module 1 - Introducing Working Safely
An overview of workplace safety and why it matters.
Module 2 - Defining Hazard and Risk
Learn how hazards differ from risks and how they are managed.
Module 3 - Identifying Common Hazards
Covers fire safety, asbestos, working at height, COSHH, PPE, and electricity.
Module 4 - Improving Safety Performance
Practical methods to improve workplace safety standards.
Module 5 - Protecting the Environment
Understand environmental responsibilities and sustainable working.
Module 6 - Final Assessment
Multiple-choice knowledge check.
Module 7 - Hazard Perception
Visual assessment to test hazard recognition skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many examples relate directly to construction site environments.
This is an awareness-level course. Additional practical training may be required depending on job role.
Yes. This course is suitable for both first-time learners and those completing refresher training to maintain health and safety awareness and compliance.