Working Safely Online Course

This online course is supplied by VideoTile Learning and offered through Phoenix STS. VideoTile’s current course catalogue records the following recognition for its Working Safely course: IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards & The CPD Certification Service Approved. The supplier’s course recognition is separate from Phoenix STS activities accredited by the CPD Standards Office. Certificate and assessment requirements are stated on this page.

Course Overview

Course Description Working safely is in the interest and concern of all staff, both employers and employees. Health and safety is one of the few areas where the law places specific duties specifically on employees so a knowledge of where this applies and how to ensure that it is adhered to is vital to protect individuals and businesses. Most workers feel that accidents are something that only happens to other people.

About This Course

Course Description Working safely is in the interest and concern of all staff, both employers and employees. Health and safety is one of the few areas where the law places specific duties specifically on employees so a knowledge of where this applies and how to ensure that it is adhered to is vital to protect individuals and businesses. Most workers feel that accidents are something that only happens to other people.

The reality is that too many workers are coming to harm by not observing Health and Safety laws and not working to safe systems of work - the physical, mental and financial burden of these accidents can have a huge impact on themselves, their families and their colleagues. The course covers a wide range of topics including fire safety, asbestos awareness, working at height, COSHH, PPE and electricity. It also covers methods for improving safety performance and methods of protecting the environment.

Target Audience This course is a great induction course in relation to health and safety as it covers a wide range of topics in some detail. Most of the examples relate to the construction industry so this course is perfect for people starting out working on a site for the first time. Advantages As this course covers a wide range of health and safety situations the course provides a strong basis to further build on with more training.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life. Further Progression Other health and Safety courses that cover specific aspects of the candidates role for example if they are likely to be required to work above the ground then Working at Height would be a useful follow up.

If they are going to be handling chemicals than the more detailed COSHH course would cover this more thoroughly, and if they are going to be working alone at any point than the Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers course would be a great next step.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is a great induction course in relation to health and safety as it covers a wide range of topics in some detail. Most of the examples relate to the construction industry so this course is perfect for people starting out working on a site for the first time.

Using this course in Ireland's construction sector

This online course can support Irish construction, maintenance, facilities, contractor and site-support teams. It is useful for induction, refresher learning, documented training records or structured awareness before local instruction.

The course should be matched to the learner's role, the work activity, site rules, risk assessment, method statement, supervision arrangements and any practical competence required.

For construction topics, online learning is strongest when it supports site induction, toolbox talks, supervision and task-specific instruction rather than replacing them.

Phoenix STS presents this course for Irish learners and employers. The course content, assessment requirements and completion evidence are explained on this page so employers can review them before assigning the course to staff.

Jurisdiction note. This course was written for the UK and refers to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). It is not Irish legal training. In Ireland the relevant requirements are set by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 619 of 2001), as amended by S.I. No. 623 of 2015, S.I. No. 231 of 2021 and S.I. No. 127 of 2026 and by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. Use the course for awareness and induction alongside your own Irish risk assessment, procedures and supervision.

Course information

This course introduces workplace hazards and risks, improving safety performance and protecting the environment, with many examples from construction. It covers fire safety, asbestos awareness, work at height, COSHH, PPE and electricity. Learners can study at their own pace. Related topics include Working at Height, COSHH and Introduction to Personal Safety for Lone Workers. Modules 1 to 5 require 70%; the final assessment requires 66% and hazard perception requires 55%. Review the full module list, system requirements and duration on this page before enrolling.

Certificate and completion evidence

After successful completion of the course and assessment, the online course platform issues a certificate. It identifies Phoenix STS Ltd as the issuer and records the learner's name, course title, award date and a validation code. The supplier certificate records 4 CPD units.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Working Safely Online Course course suitable for?

It is suitable for learners whose role, induction plan or refresher training matrix includes this topic. Employers should decide suitability by looking at the learner's duties, workplace risks and any practical competence needed.

Can this online course stand on its own?

It can provide useful awareness and completion evidence, but it should be supported by local procedures, supervision, practical instruction or competency checks where the topic or role requires them.

What evidence is available before enrolment?

The course content, module assessment requirements and certificate details are provided on this page. After successful completion of the course and assessment, the learner receives a certificate through the online course platform.

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