Health and Safety Awareness

Every employer has a duty to protect their staff, customers, and visitors from harm, and employees must also take responsibility for their own safety and that of others. Our Health and Safety Awareness online course has been designed for pubs, bars, restaurants, and hospitality venues to provide essential training in workplace safety. It introduces staff to common risks, practical controls, and the legal duties that underpin a safe working environment.

This Health and Safety Awareness course covers:

• The principles of workplace health and safety and why it matters

• Common hazards in hospitality including slips, trips and falls, manual handling, fire, chemicals, equipment, and stress

• Safe systems of work, housekeeping, and accident prevention techniques

• The role of risk assessments and how staff can contribute to hazard spotting

• Emergency procedures including fire safety, first aid, and reporting accidents or near misses

• Personal responsibilities of employees to co-operate with safety measures and follow guidance

• The role of employers and supervisors in providing safe equipment, training, and welfare facilities

• How effective communication and training create a culture of safety

Health and safety training is not just recommended, it is a legal requirement. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers must provide information, instruction, training, and supervision to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of their employees (legislation.gov.uk). In addition, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) makes clear that all employees need adequate health and safety training when they start work, when their responsibilities change, or when new risks are introduced (hse.gov.uk).

Our Health and Safety Awareness course is delivered fully online and can be completed at your own pace, making it ideal for busy hospitality businesses. Learners work through interactive modules with real-world examples relevant to pubs and restaurants, ensuring the content is practical and easy to apply in everyday situations. At the end of the course, participants complete a short assessment, and successful candidates receive a Health and Safety Awareness certificate. This certificate can be kept as evidence of training and shown during inspections or audits to demonstrate compliance.

This course is suitable for:

• Pub landlords, bar managers, and supervisors responsible for staff safety

• Chefs, kitchen assistants, and catering staff exposed to manual handling and equipment hazards

• Bar and waiting staff working in fast-paced customer areas

• New employees needing induction training in workplace safety

• Any hospitality worker who wants to understand their responsibilities under UK law

By completing this Health and Safety Awareness training, you will not only meet your legal obligations but also reduce accidents, create a safer workplace, and protect your team and customers. A strong health and safety culture builds trust, reduces costs associated with accidents, and enhances the reputation of your business.

To see the full range of CPD Certified training courses available from That HR Girl, please click here: Comprehensive Pub Health & Safety Courses for All Levels