Managing Health and Safety Training

Training Excellence

• Understanding Health & Safety Responsibilities 29:31

  • 1: Welcome to Your Learning Journey 01:00
  • 2: Section Overview of Understanding Health & Safety Responsibilities 02:22
  • 3: Why Health & Safety Matters in Every Workplace 08:01
  • 4: Secure Your Certificate Early 01:00
  • 5: Legal Duties of Employers and Employees Explained 07:54
  • 6: Key Regulations Every Manager Should Know 07:56
  • 7: Section Highlights of Understanding Health & Safety Responsibilities 01:18

• Leading by Example – Embedding Safety in Your Role 26:36

  • 8: Section Overview of Leading by Example – Embedding Safety in Your Role 02:21
  • 9: Leadership and Influence in Health and Safety 09:36
  • 10: Building a Skilled and Confident Team 07:12
  • 11: Promoting Engagement and Accountability in Teams 06:08
  • 12: Section Highlights of Leading by Example – Embedding Safety in Your Role 01:19

• Putting Safety Management into Practice 31:29

  • 13: Section Overview of Putting Safety Management into Practice 02:13
  • 14: Developing a Strong Health & Safety Policy 08:08
  • 15: Implementing the ‘Plan, Do, Check, Act’ Approach 06:42
  • 16: Monitoring, Learning and Improving Continuously 07:13
  • 17: Section Highlights of Putting Safety Management into Practice 02:13
  • 18: Self-Assessment 04:00
  • 19: Congratulations on Course Completion 01:00

Why choose this course?
This training gives managers and team leaders practical skills to manage safety, ensure compliance, and embed a strong safety culture. Learn to lead by example, enforce safety responsibilities, and reduce workplace risk using the proven 'Plan, Do, Check, Act' model.

What you’ll achieve (Learning Outcomes):

• Understand legal responsibilities under key UK health and safety laws

• Model safety-focused leadership across all levels of the organisation

• Build a trained, safety-aware, and confident workforce

• Apply the PDCA system to manage safety policies and procedures

• Monitor safety performance and drive ongoing improvement

Managing Health & Safety Training Course Curriculum:

Section 1: Understanding Health & Safety Responsibilities

Lecture 1: Why Health & Safety Matters in Every Workplace

• Importance of effective health and safety management
• Benefits of a positive health and safety culture
• Consequences of poor health and safety standards

Lecture 2: Legal Duties of Employers and Employees Explained

• Overview of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• Responsibilities of employers and business owners
• Duties expected of employees and team members

Lecture 3: Key Regulations Every Manager Should Know

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
• The Equality Act 2010
• RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013)
• The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012)

Section 2: Leading by Example – Embedding Safety in Your Role

Lecture 4: Leadership and Influence in Health and Safety

• The impact of leadership on organisational safety culture
• Responsibilities of board members, senior managers, and team leads
• Developing a positive safety mindset at every level

Lecture 5: Building a Skilled and Confident Team

• The importance of competence in managing risks
• Planning and delivering effective training and safety communications

Lecture 6: Promoting Engagement and Accountability in Teams

• How to motivate staff to follow safe practices
• Setting clear expectations and leading by example
• Encouraging reporting and learning from near-misses

Section 3: Putting Safety Management into Practice

Lecture 7: Developing a Strong Health & Safety Policy

• Key elements of a compliant health and safety policy
• Aligning the policy with your organisation’s structure and risks
• Communicating the policy effectively to all staff

Lecture 8: Implementing the ‘Plan, Do, Check, Act’ Approach

• Understanding the PDCA model for health and safety systems
• Planning: Identifying hazards, assessing risks, and setting objectives
• Doing: Assigning responsibilities and delivering safety measures
• Checking: Monitoring performance, inspections, and audits
• Acting: Reviewing results and improving processes

Lecture 9: Monitoring, Learning and Improving Continuously

• How to track safety performance proactively and reactively
• Learning from incidents, accidents and internal investigations
  
  

What’s Next After This Course?

After completing this Managing Health and Safety Training, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue more advanced or specialised . Your foundational knowledge and leadership skills will directly support progression into roles or certifications such as:

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

• IOSH Managing Safely

• Health and Safety Risk Assessor Certification

• Compliance or Audit Training for higher-level operational management

This course is a powerful stepping stone for professionals aiming to take on broader compliance roles, lead internal audits, or become designated health and safety leads within their organisations.

This course is ideal for:

• Employers and business owners

• Senior managers and executives

• Supervisors and team leaders

• Self-employed professionals responsible for safety

• HR personnel involved in compliance

• Anyone overseeing people, processes, or workplace safety

• Individuals seeking a refresher on health and safety responsibilities

Whether you're new to safety leadership or aiming to update your knowledge, this course helps you lead with confidence and stay compliant.

There is no prerequisite needed to enrol—just a willingness to take responsibility for health and safety in your workplace.

Potential job roles in the UK:

• Team Leader (with safety focus)

• Health and Safety Officer

• Safety Manager / Compliance Lead

• Operations Manager

Typical salary starts around £30K–£40K, with potential to earn £50K+ as you gain experience and take on greater compliance responsibilities.