The law protects employees working with hazardous substances, which can cause illnesses such as lung disease, cancer and dermatitis. This course introduces employers to their legal obligations according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.

This Virtual College course is targeted primarily at businesses needing to train their staff in Fire Safety Procedures in the workplace. However, the information is also applicable to anyone who wishes to learn how to prevent fire in the workplace and deal with it effectively should it occur.

This First Aid training course has been created by the Virtual College, to give learners the underpinning knowledge of how to act in the event of an incident requiring first aid assistance.

Back injury is a major cause of employee absenteeism so it’s important that all staff are aware of the safest way to handle objects in the workplace. This course will raise awareness of how to avoid injury.

All council managers or supervisors are responsible for safety in their units. A key method of ensuring safety is to undertake risk assessments of work environments and activities, and this module outlines the process involved in doing so. On completion of the module learners will be aware of why risk assessments are important, know the definitions of hazards and risks, and know the seven key steps to risk assessment.

Slips, trips and falls can lead to a wide range of injuries in the workplace, including fatalities. This course will help learners understand the common causes of such accidents and how to prevent them.

This course will provide people at any level, in any sector, with guidance that will help them to work safely at heights.