Occupational Health & Wellbeing at Work

Build practical skills in occupational health and wellbeing to spot hazards, support mental health, and create safer, healthier workplaces.
  • Hazard Recognition
  • Risk Assessment
  • Wellbeing Program Support
  • Psychological Safety
  • Compliance Awareness
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A professional worker representing occupational health and workplace wellbeing, balancing physical health, mental wellness, and productivity across office and industrial environments.

Overview

Every workplace carries risks that go beyond physical injury. Poor occupational health and wellbeing training leaves organisations exposed to stress-related absence, burnout, and long-term ill health that quietly erode productivity long before an incident ever occurs. This course helps learners understand and manage those risks with practical, real-world tools.

You'll learn to recognise physical, psychosocial, and ergonomic hazards, apply the hierarchy of controls to health risks, and build a workplace culture that genuinely supports employee wellbeing. This means moving beyond compliance box-ticking toward measurable improvements in health, morale, and performance.

The course is designed for a global audience - HR professionals, safety officers, managers, and job seekers alike - and reflects widely recognised frameworks such as ISO 45001 and guidance referenced by bodies including HSE and EU-OSHA. As a result, learners gain skills that transfer across industries, from healthcare and construction to logistics and office environments.

Corporate team discussing workplace wellbeing strategies, employee health, ergonomics, and stress management to build a safer and healthier work culture.

Learning Outcome

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles of occupational health and wellbeing at work
  • Identify physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards
  • Recognise early warning signs of workplace health harm
  • Apply the hierarchy of controls to reduce health risks
  • Assess exposure, vulnerability, and severity of workplace hazards
  • Implement healthy work design principles, including workload balance and role clarity
  • Develop strategies for psychological safety and respectful workplace behaviour
  • Manage health surveillance, fitness-for-work, and return-to-work processes
  • Explain how employee assistance programmes support mental health confidentially
  • Improve occupational health systems through monitoring, reporting, and continuous review

Who is This Course Suitable For?

This course is ideal for:

  • Beginners with no prior safety training - the course builds foundational knowledge step by step
  • HR and compliance professionals - managing training records and wellbeing policy
  • Supervisors and team leaders - responsible for the day-to-day safety of their teams
  • Health and safety officers - expanding their remit into psychosocial and wellbeing risk
  • Employees in healthcare, construction, and logistics - sectors with elevated health risk exposure
  • Office-based professionals - addressing ergonomic and mental health risks in desk-based roles
  • Job seekers - building workplace wellbeing credentials for career advancement
  • Employers and managers - needing compliant, defensible workforce training
  • International professionals - working under EU, UK, or US occupational health frameworks

Requirements

  • No prior occupational safety or health knowledge required
  • Basic English reading and comprehension
  • An interest in workplace wellbeing, risk reduction, or professional development
  • Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection
  • No specialist equipment or software needed

Career Opportunities

This course supports employability across a range of health, safety, and HR-focused roles.

Occupational Health Advisor — Builds core knowledge of hazard identification and health surveillance needed to advise on workplace fitness and risk management. Salaries typically range from £28,000–£45,000 in the UK and $48,000–$75,000 in the US.

Health and Safety Officer — Strengthens skills in risk assessment and the hierarchy of controls, directly applicable to day-to-day safety oversight. Salaries typically range from £26,000–£42,000 in the UK.

HR Wellbeing Coordinator — Prepares learners to design and manage employee assistance and return-to-work programmes. Salaries typically range from £25,000–£40,000 in the UK.

Compliance and Training Manager — Develops the reporting and documentation skills needed for regulatory and internal compliance records.

Workplace Wellbeing Consultant — Builds practical knowledge to advise organisations on culture, psychological safety, and healthy work design.

Return-to-Work Coordinator — Covers fitness-for-work and health surveillance content directly relevant to rehabilitation support roles.

EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) Assistant — Provides a strong entry point into broader EHS careers across construction, logistics, and manufacturing.

Course Curriculum

6 sections24 lectures
▶ Understanding Occupational Health and Workplace Wellbeing
▶ Why Worker Health Matters in Daily Operations
▶ Global Workplace Health Duties and Employer Responsibilities
▶ The Link Between Safety, Health, Productivity, and Performance
▶ Physical, Chemical, Biological, and Ergonomic Hazards
▶ Psychosocial Hazards, Stress, and Mental Health Risks
▶ How Work Conditions Affect Short-Term and Long-Term Health
▶ Recognizing Early Warning Signs of Workplace Health Harm
▶ Identifying Health and Wellbeing Risks Across Workplaces
▶ Assessing Exposure, Vulnerability, and Severity
▶ Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to Health Risks
▶ Reviewing Controls After Changes, Incidents, or Worker Concerns
▶ Healthy Work Design, Workload Balance, and Role Clarity
▶ Manager Support, Communication, and Worker Participation
▶ Respectful Workplace Behavior and Psychological Safety
▶ Creating a Culture That Supports Health and Wellbeing
▶ Health Surveillance, Fitness for Work, and Return-to-Work Support
▶ Employee Assistance, Mental Health Support, and Confidentiality
▶ Ergonomics, Fatigue Management, and Practical Wellbeing Actions
▶ Supporting Workers Across Healthcare, Construction, Logistics, Offices, and Public Services
▶ Measuring Health, Wellbeing, Absence, Incidents, and Risk Trends
▶ Legal Compliance, Global Guidelines, and Professional Standards
▶ Reporting, Investigation, Corrective Action, and Documentation
▶ Improving Occupational Health and Wellbeing Systems Over Time

Frequently Asked Questions

It's training that teaches learners to identify workplace health hazards and apply practical measures to protect employee wellbeing. This includes physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial risks. It also covers how organisations monitor and improve health outcomes over time.

Workplace wellbeing directly affects productivity, absence rates, and staff retention. Poor wellbeing increases stress-related illness and reduces performance. Supporting it creates safer, more sustainable working environments for everyone.

In many jurisdictions, yes - employers typically have general duties to protect worker health under national occupational safety laws. Specific requirements vary by country and industry. This course explains general principles rather than jurisdiction-specific legal advice.

Employees gain practical skills to recognise hazards and protect their own health and that of colleagues. This can support career progression and improve confidence in raising workplace concerns. It also builds a stronger foundation for roles in HR, safety, or compliance.

Roles such as health and safety officers, HR wellbeing coordinators, occupational health advisors, and compliance managers commonly require this knowledge. It's also valuable for supervisors and team leaders in any sector.

Specific training requirements vary significantly by country, industry, and role. Many employers choose to provide it as part of broader occupational health and safety compliance. Check local regulations for your specific situation.

Yes, the entire course is delivered online and accessible from any device with an internet connection. There's no requirement to attend in person. This makes it suitable for learners worldwide.