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Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers must provide adequate health and safety training for all employees. This includes induction training for new starters, specific training for identified risks (such as manual handling, fire safety, or working at height), and refresher training when risks change. The exact courses depend on your workplace, but Fire Safety and Manual Handling are required in almost every setting.

Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person in every workplace to ensure that employees receive adequate fire safety training. This includes fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and the use of fire extinguishers. Training should be provided at induction and repeated regularly — most employers refresh fire safety training annually.

There is no single legal timeframe that applies to all courses, but most health and safety best practice recommends annual refresher training. Fire Safety and Manual Handling are typically renewed every 1-2 years. First Aid certificates must be renewed every 3 years. COSHH training should be refreshed whenever new substances are introduced. Access is available for 12, 24 or 36 months, so you can revisit training during your chosen term.

COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) training covers the identification, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances in the workplace. You will learn about risk assessments, safety data sheets, personal protective equipment, emergency procedures, and your legal obligations under the COSHH Regulations 2002. It is essential for anyone working with chemicals, cleaning products, or biological agents.

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require employers to avoid hazardous manual handling where possible, assess risks that cannot be avoided, and reduce the risk of injury. While the regulations do not specifically mandate a certificate, employers must ensure workers are trained in safe lifting techniques. In practice, most employers require manual handling training for any role involving lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling.