Fundamentals of Health and Safety for Managers (Level 1)

This is an e-learning course, and can be completed at your own pace. Certificate available upon completion. 

The Fundamentals of Health and Safety for Managers (Level 1) is made for leaders, supervisors, and anyone responsible for safety in the workplace. This flexible, online course helps you build the skills and knowledge to keep your team safe. You’ll cover everything from understanding safety laws to improving mental health support and leading with confidence.

With 20–25 hours of self-paced content, you’ll move through nine modules filled with real-world examples, practical tools, and short quizzes to help you apply what you’ve learned.

What You’ll Learn

Each module focuses on a key topic to help you become a stronger, more informed safety leader:

• Health and Safety Basics – Learn roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements.
• Hazard and Risk Controls – Identify risks and apply the right controls.
• Mental Health at Work – Support your team’s mental and emotional well-being.
• Leadership and Safety Systems – Build strong systems and lead by example.
• Incident Investigation – Understand what went wrong and how to prevent it.
• Legislation and Standards – Stay up to date on workplace laws and codes.
• Business Case for Safety – Show how safety benefits your organization.
• Managing Change – Lead safely through workplace shifts and updates.
• Effective Communication – Share safety messages clearly and confidently.

Why Take This Course?

By completing this course, you’ll feel more confident in your ability to manage health and safety. Each topic includes tips you can use right away, so you’ll start making a difference from day one. Whether you lead a team or support safety at a higher level, this training gives you the tools to make your workplace safer, stronger, and more efficient.

This course gives you clear steps to improve safety in your workplace. You’ll learn how to manage risks, support your team’s well-being, and respond to changes with a safety-first mindset. The content is easy to follow, even if you’re new to health and safety. You can complete the modules in any order and at your own pace. Along the way, you’ll get helpful resources, simple assignments, and short quizzes to reinforce learning. When you finish, you’ll receive a certificate that shows you’re ready to lead safety efforts in your organization with skill and confidence.