Level 1 Health and Safety
Level 1 Award in Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace — a half-day course giving every employee basic knowledge of health and safety and their legal duties. Ideal for induction.
- Open courses £85–£95
- 15-question exam · pass mark 9/15
- Ideal for company inductions
- In-house available for 7+
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Course details
Everything you need to know before booking
Who’s it for?
The Level 1 Award in Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace is a half-day course aimed at all employees. It is intended for candidates already in workplaces and those who are preparing to start or return to work. It is also very useful for young people to raise their ability to identify and understand hazards when preparing for work experience and into employment. There are no prerequisites for this qualification other than to be over 14 years old. Arrangements are in place for special needs.
What’s it about?
The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety covers the essentials every employee needs to know.
- Employer responsibilities
- Employee responsibilities
- Common hazards
- Control measures
- Classes of health and safety signage
How is it assessed?
There is a half-hour 15-question multiple-choice test at the end of the course and you need 9 out of 15 to pass. Following the course you will be sent a Level 1 Award in Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace certificate.
- Duration
- Half day
- Exam
- 15 multiple-choice questions
- Pass mark
- 9 / 15
- Min. age
- 14+
What will I get out of it?
The aim of the Level 1 Award in Health and Safety is to ensure you know that health and safety is the responsibility of everyone within a business, its contractors, visitors and suppliers.
- Understand basic legal H&S duties
- Identify common workplace hazards
- Recognise control measures and signage
- Support safer induction standards
Train your team together
Need to train 7 or more people?
If you have 7 or more staff and a suitable room, you could save by having an in-house course — and deliver consistent induction training across your team.
FAQs
Common questions before you book
No prerequisites other than being over 14 years old. Arrangements are in place for special needs.
Open courses cost between £85 and £95 depending on the venue. In-house for 7+ can save money.
A half-hour 15-question multiple-choice test. You need 9 out of 15 to pass.
Yes. It is ideal as part of a company health and safety induction programme. Online Highfield Level 1 options are also available.
Yes. With 7 or more staff and a suitable room, an in-house course can work out more cost-effective.
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Ready to book Level 1 Health and Safety?
Tell us how many people you need to train, and whether you prefer an open course or on-site training. We’ll get back to you quickly with next steps.
- Open course · £85–£95 depending on venue
- On-site options for teams of 7+
- Expert trainers · UK-wide delivery
- Phone 01442 877322
- Email hello@saferfoodscores.co.uk
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