Course Duration: 25+ minutes
This IIRSM-approved Office Health and Safety Training course teaches office workers the basics of maintaining health and safety within office spaces.
The course looks at many of the common hazards found in offices, including display screen equipment; fire safety; slips, trips and falls and psychological safety. And provides guidance on how to stay safe.
| Course Duration | 25+ minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | IIRSM |
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections:
The course certificate includes:
An IIRSM-approved certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
One in every four people in the UK can suffer from a mental illness at some point in their lives, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). There were also about 470,000 people suffering from musculoskeletal disorders in 2020/21 in the UK.
Raising awareness regarding health and safety for mental and physical health, accidents, accident reporting, risks, and safeguards is necessary. It is important for office workers to care for themselves and others for long-term health and safety.
While office environments are known for being safer places to work, they are not free from risk. Psychological stress and the hazards of display screen equipment are common to almost every office. Along with these, there are a variety of other hazards, such as manual handling, fire and slips, trips and falls.
This Office Health and Safety training course ensures that office workers have a general understanding of these types of hazards, what has been done to protect them, and their role in ensuring their own safety.
Office health and safety refers to the policies, practices and controls put in place to manage risks in an office setting. These include preventing injuries from slips, trips and falls, avoiding harm from display screen equipment, reducing manual handling strain, managing fire safety and supporting psychological wellbeing. It involves identifying hazards, training staff, and ensuring safe systems of work.
Office workers face risks that can affect both their physical and mental health. Issues such as poor workstation setup, repetitive strain, fire hazards and stress are common in office environments. Office Health and Safety Training ensures employees understand these workplace hazards and how to follow procedures to protect themselves and others. It supports legal compliance and reduces the chance of long-term injury or illness.
This training is suitable for anyone working in an office setting. It is especially relevant for:
The course is designed for both new and existing staff to ensure awareness of office-specific hazards and safety procedures.
The cost depends on the number of courses you purchase. Discounts are available for bulk purchases. For individual or team pricing, please visit our website or contact us directly.
The certificate is valid for three years from the date of completion. After that, it is recommended that users retake the course to refresh their knowledge and stay up to date with current legislation and best practices.
While not all office roles require formal health and safety qualifications, UK employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to provide appropriate training. They must ensure that staff understand the risks in their work environment and know how to work safely. Office Health and Safety Training helps meet these legal obligations.
Yes. This course is approved by the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM).
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