Workplace Health and Safety Officer
Course Overview
Step into a role that keeps teams safe and environments secure with the Workplace Health and Safety Officer course — designed to give you practical, real‑world skills to spot hazards, manage risks confidently, and promote safety compliance across workplaces. You’ll learn the essentials of health and safety law, risk assessment, emergency planning, and everyday safety strategies that employers value — all at your own pace with year‑long access. Whether you’re aiming for a safety role or want to strengthen your professional toolkit, this training makes safety second nature.
Duration: 6 days, 13 hours | Level: Beginner to Intermediate | Language: English
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
What You'll Learn
- Understand core health and safety principles and why they matter in the workplace.
- Identify common workplace hazards and apply risk control measures effectively.
- Carry out basic risk assessments and evaluate safety data.
- Understand relevant health and safety legislation and regulatory duties.
- Promote wellbeing by implementing workplace safety measures.
- Recognise fire, electrical, gas and other common safety risks.
- Apply workplace safety practices across different environments.
- Document safety observations and incident reports clearly.
- Communicate safety guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.
- Build confidence to take proactive actions that reduce accidents and injuries.
Exclusive Offer
What You'll Get
- Core health and safety expertise
- Practical understanding of everyday workplace safety that you can apply immediately.
- CPD-accredited certificate to add to your CV & LinkedIn
- Self-paced online access to study around your life
- Practical knowledge valued in translation, localisation & global roles
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this course for?
A: Anyone who wants to build expertise in workplace safety — from aspiring safety officers to supervisors, managers and team leads.
Q: Do I need prior experience in health and safety?
A: No — there are no formal prerequisites; a smart device and eagerness to learn are enough.
Q: Will I receive a certificate?
A: Yes — you can earn a CPD‑accredited certificate recognised internationally.
Q: What practical skills will I gain?
A: You’ll learn risk assessment, hazard recognition, safety policy implementation and legal compliance basics.
Q: Can this help my career?
A:
Absolutely — these skills are valued in safety, compliance, HR, management and facilities roles.
Related Courses
Course Curriculum
| Workplace Health and Safety Advanced Diploma | |||
| Health and Safety at Work and the Laws | 00:23:00 | ||
| Managing for Health and Safety | 00:28:00 | ||
| Risk Assessment and Common Risks | 00:21:00 | ||
| Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare | 00:19:00 | ||
| Accidents and Ill Health at Work | 00:17:00 | ||
| Electrical, Fire and Gas Safety | 00:25:00 | ||
| Safety in Different Work Settings | 00:21:00 | ||
| Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control | 00:22:00 | ||
| Other Health and Safety Hazards at Work | 00:23:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Workplace Health and Safety Officer | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Workplace Health and Safety Officer | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Workplace Health and Safety Officer | 6 days, 10 hours | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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