Health & Safety Awareness

When it comes to selecting health and safety training for employees, St John Ambulance Cymru is the leading training provider in Wales. In the UK, St John Ambulance is one of the voluntary aid societies (VAS) who are recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) as standard setters for first aid training in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981. We don't require external accreditation through an Awarding Organisation.

A health and safety awareness course is very useful training for all employees, regardless of industry. H&S has a fundamental impact on our working lives, and site safety while working is vital. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires businesses to look after health and safety at work. Everyone has the right to feel safe while working, and having a greater understanding of H&S and individual responsibilities can contribute to this. This reduces the risk of unsafe acts, injuries, illnesses, and even deaths. Improving the health and safety environment at work is also good for productivity. When employees are trained in H&S practices, they become more confident and efficient in their work. They can identify and address potential hazards, as well as prevent accidents. Investing in health and safety awareness training can also save you money. Productivity losses can be significant, but such costs can be lowered with proper training. Invest in H&S training to lower risk and reduce the financial impact of accidents.

The H&S law for the UK is The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. It states that employers must protect the 'health, safety and welfare' of all employees. They also have a duty to all others on the premises, from the general public to clients and temporary workers.

In our Health and Safety Awareness course, we get into real-world stories and examples. We want you to see how these principles play out in actual workplaces. Learners will dive into some real-life scenarios, giving you the know-how to spot and tackle potential hazards and other useful additional information. It's not just about the rules; it's about understanding how to keep things safe in your day-to-day work.

You can complete this St John Ambulance Cymru training course in just 4 hours. It a great way to maximise your time while also improving your awareness and understanding of H&S in the workplace. It's not just for higher-risk workplaces such as a construction environment, everyone can benefit from this work training even if you work in an office or similarly low risk setting.

We teach the health and safety awareness course across Wales. Use our course finder to find one near you. If there are six or more of your employees that need training then we can also come to your business to provide the work training. We can also offer bespoke solutions unique to your needs. For example, if your employees need additional guidance on working in a confined space or electrical safety or if you are in the construction industry, we can curate the course just for you. Please contact us for a quote or any additional information you would like.