Work Health and Safety: Level 3 (UK)
In this Work Health and Safety: Level 3 course, you’ll build the knowledge and practical skills you need to work safely and support the wellbeing of others in your workplace.
Course overview
You’ll explore how to spot hazards, manage risks, and take the right actions to prevent incidents before they happen. Along the way, you’ll learn how to respond to real workplace situations and make safer decisions with confidence.
This course covers key areas such as hazard awareness, fire safety, hazardous substances, personal protective equipment (PPE), workplace welfare, and safe equipment use. You’ll also look at occupational health and wellbeing, including ergonomics, manual handling, and stress awareness, so you can help create a safer and healthier environment for everyone.
Languages
Available in English
What you’ll learn
- Understand why health and safety matters in your workplace
- Identify common hazards and take steps to reduce risks
- Follow fire safety procedures and respond to emergencies
- Use PPE correctly and handle hazardous substances safely
- Recognise safety signs and apply basic first aid principles
- Work safely at height and when using workplace equipment
- Use display screen equipment and electrical systems safely
- Respond appropriately to workplace violence and stress-related risks
Why choose this course?
- Support WHS compliance and employer obligations
- Reduce workplace risks and safety incidents
- Improve staff awareness and safety practices
- Build a stronger workplace safety culture
Legal context
Under the UK Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers have a legal responsibility to protect the health, safety, and welfare of employees and others affected by their operations. Businesses must provide safe working environments, manage workplace risks, and ensure staff receive appropriate health and safety training. This course helps organisations support compliance with UK health and safety legislation by improving employee awareness of hazards, reporting procedures, and safe workplace practices.