Health & Safety Compliance in Practice
Understand legislation, reduce workplace risks, and build a culture of safety
This practical workshop equips participants with the knowledge and skills to apply essential health and safety practices in line with UK legislation. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, attendees will learn how to interpret key health and safety requirements, identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement effective workplace safety improvements.
This course is eligible for up to 50% funding through the Welsh Government’s Flexible Skills Programme, making it an affordable way to build essential Lean skills and gain recognised accreditation.
About the Course
This hands-on, EAL-accredited workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to health and safety compliance. Over two days, participants will explore the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and understand how current legislation impacts both employers and employees. Using HSE statistics and case studies, attendees will gain insight into enforcement actions and common workplace risks.
The workshop focuses on practical application: participants will conduct a health and safety audit, create an action plan from audit results, and complete a risk assessment. Learners will also practice safe manual handling techniques, and apply housekeeping principles to ensure safe working practices are embedded into daily Lean activities.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Interpret the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and its implications for employers and employees
Recognise how current legislation shapes workplace safety requirements
Analyse HSE statistics and enforcement actions to understand key risk areas
Identify hazards and risks in the workplace and carry out a structured risk assessment
Apply correct manual handling and lifting techniques to minimise injury
Promote safe working practices through good housekeeping and Lean activity integration
Conduct a health and safety audit and create an action plan based on results
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for:
Anyone who wants to build confidence in health and safety basics
New starters or staff with limited health and safety experience
Employees at all levels who need to understand their responsibilities
Teams looking to embed safe practices alongside daily work
Course Delivery & Key Details
Duration: 2 Days
Delivery Location: At your workplace
Funding: 50% Funding available via the Flexible Skills Programme
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion, you will receive an EAL Accredited Certificate for the workshop — a recognised achievement towards the Level 3 Business Improvement Techniques framework.
