Our Safety & Compliance E-learning Courses

At Groundforce Training, our range of e-learning courses emphasise safety and compliance. With cost-effective solutions, our courses optimise productivity while delivering flexible and efficient learning experiences.

Find out more about the online courses we have to offer by getting in touch with our team. 

 

Asbestos Awareness (AA) E-Learning Course

Asbestos Awareness (AA) E-Learning Course

Candidates are taught about the risks of working with asbestos. The course will deliver content to help them recognise materials containing asbestos, make them aware of where it was used, plus steps they can take to minimise the risks, and discuss the legislation that applies to working with asbestos.

Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment E-Learning Course

Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment E-Learning Course

This course is aimed at those starting out in the construction industry and provides an introduction to some of the key aspects of health and safety on and around construction sites. It can be taken along with the accredited exam to provide you with a recognised qualification that can form part of your CSCS card application.

Working at Height E-Learning Course

Working at Height E-Learning Course

This course is aimed at anyone who undertakes work at height, or who employs people who regularly work at height. It covers what constitutes working at height, the safety issues, and how to assess and reduce some of the risks.

Introduction to Risk Assessment E-Learning Course

Introduction to Risk Assessment E-Learning Course

This course provides candidates with an understanding of what a risk assessment is and how to complete one. The course covers important terms, offers background on the significance of risk assessments, discusses relevant legislation, provides practical guidance for hazard identification and risk analysis, and outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees in relation to risk assessments.

Emergency First Aid at Work - Online Annual Refresher E-Learning Course

Emergency First Aid at Work - Online Annual Refresher E-Learning Course

The Online Annual Refresher E-learning course is aimed at all employees that have attended one-day Emergency First Aid at Work practical courses. This Emergency First Aid at Work – Online Annual Refresher Course ensures that their first aid skills and knowledge are refreshed and up to date before re-certification every three years.

Managing Safely E-Learning Course

Managing Safely E-Learning Course

The IOSH Approved Managing Safely course is a flexible online programme that provides managers and supervisors with practical health and safety skills.

The Manual Handling Awareness E-Learning Course

The Manual Handling Awareness E-Learning Course

The Manual Handling Awareness Course is a concise online programme that equips employees with the essential skills and knowledge to perform manual handling tasks safely and reduce the risk of workplace injury.

Working Safely E-Learning Course

Working Safely E-Learning Course

The IOSH Approved Working Safely course is a flexible online programme that provides managers and supervisors with practical health and safety skills.

Abrasive Wheels E-Learning Course

Abrasive Wheels E-Learning Course

The IIRSM & CPD Approved Abrasive Wheels E-Learning course is aimed at anyone who uses abrasive wheels or employs people who use them as part of their work. It covers different types of abrasive wheels, safety in their use and how to identify the type of wheel.

Assessing Display Screen Equipment E-Learning Course

Assessing Display Screen Equipment E-Learning Course

The Display Screen Equipment (DSE) E-Learning Course helps fulfil your statutory training obligations by teaching the correct way to safely set up and use display screen equipment, reducing the risk of work-related health conditions.

Basic Fire Safety Awareness E-Learning Course

Basic Fire Safety Awareness E-Learning Course

The Basic Fire Safety Awareness Course provides candidates with a general understanding of fire safety, including how to prevent fires, what to do in the event of a fire, and an introduction to basic fire extinguisher protocols.

Basic Legionella Management E-Learning Course

Basic Legionella Management E-Learning Course

Our interactive training course is aimed at all employers and staff to assist them in identifying the dangers Legionella poses and in covering ways to identify and assess sources of Legionella risk on the premises.

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FAQs

What e-learning courses does Groundforce Training offer?

Groundforce Training offers a range of online e-learning courses covering health and safety, construction, workplace compliance and specific areas of risk.

Courses include:




  • Health and safety: Workplace Health and Safety, Working Safely, Managing Safely and Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.

  • Construction safety: Working at Height, CDM Awareness, Banksman Training and Abrasive Wheels.

  • Workplace safety: Manual Handling, Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, Display Screen Equipment and Slips, Trips and Falls.

  • Hazard awareness: Asbestos Awareness, COSHH, Legionella Management, Sharps Awareness and Working in Confined Spaces.

  • Risk and compliance: Introduction to Risk Assessment and Behavioural Safety.

  • First aid and wellbeing: Emergency First Aid at Work annual refresher and Mental Health First Aid.



The courses are available online, making it easier for delegates to complete their training around work and other commitments.


Who are Groundforce’s e-learning courses for?

Groundforce’s e-learning courses suit a range of people working in construction, utilities, civil engineering, and other industries.

The right course will depend on your role and the health and safety requirements of your work. Some courses are aimed at all employees, while others are more specific to managers, supervisors or people carrying out particular tasks.


Can I complete health and safety training online?

Yes. Groundforce Training offers a range of health and safety courses you can complete online.

This includes courses covering areas such as workplace health and safety, manual handling, working at height, fire safety, electrical safety, COSHH and risk assessment.


What is the Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment e-learning course?

The Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course introduces key health and safety requirements for people starting in the construction industry.

You can also take the course alongside the relevant accredited exam, and it may form part of a CSCS card application.


Can I complete Working at Height training online?

Yes. Groundforce offers a Working at Height e-learning course for people who carry out work at height, as well as those responsible for employees who regularly work at height.

The course covers the risks associated with working at height, relevant safety requirements and ways to assess and reduce those risks.


Is asbestos awareness training available online?

Yes. Groundforce Training offers an Asbestos Awareness e-learning course covering the risks associated with asbestos, where it may be found, how to recognise materials that could contain asbestos and the relevant legislation.

The course helps people understand the risks and how to work safely if they encounter asbestos-containing materials.


Is online confined space training enough to work in a confined space?

Not necessarily. Groundforce offers a Working in Confined Spaces e-learning course, but this is an awareness course.

It is designed for people who need to understand the hazards and risks associated with confined spaces but are not required to enter one. Anyone who needs to work in or near a confined space also needs appropriate practical training for the work they are carrying out.


What is the difference between e-learning and classroom training?

E-learning lets delegates complete training online instead of attending a classroom course. This can make it easier to fit training around work and other commitments.

However, some courses require practical training or assessment, so e-learning isn't suitable for every type of training. Always check the course requirements before booking.


How long do Groundforce e-learning courses take?

The length of an e-learning course depends on the subject. Courses can range from short awareness sessions to longer programmes covering more detailed health and safety requirements.

For example, the CDM Awareness course is around 40 minutes, while the COSHH course is around 125 minutes.


Do Groundforce e-learning courses include an assessment?

Many of the e-learning courses include a final assessment to check the delegate’s understanding of the course content.

Assessment requirements depend on the individual course, so check the course details before booking.


Are Groundforce e-learning courses accredited?

Some of Groundforce’s e-learning courses have approval or accreditation from organisations including IOSH, IIRSM and CPD, depending on the course.

For example, the Workplace Health and Safety course is approved by IIRSM, CPD, and IOSH, while IIRSM and IOSH approve the Electrical Safety course.


How do I choose the right e-learning course?

The right course depends on your role, the work you carry out, and any training requirements set by your employer or site.

If you’re unsure which course you need, Groundforce Training can help you identify the most suitable training based on your role and requirements.