5 Essential Safety Training Courses Every Hertfordshire Business Should Offer Their Team

In high-risk industries like construction, manufacturing, facilities management and logistics, workplace safety training isn’t just a legal formality – it’s a business necessity. Across Hertfordshire, from Letchworth Garden City to Stevenage and Hitchin, employers are legally obligated to ensure their teams are properly trained to manage workplace hazards and prevent accidents.

At Safety For Business, we specialise in delivering fast, effective safety training to keep your staff safe and your business compliant. Below are five essential safety training courses that every Hertfordshire employer should consider.

Manual Handling Training in Hertfordshire

Manual handling injuries are among the most common causes of workplace absences in the UK. Our Manual Handling Awareness course equips learners with the practical knowledge and understanding needed to minimise risks when lifting, carrying, or moving loads. It is suitable for all industries and ensures compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

What the course covers:

• Theoretical elements of manual handling with visual demonstration
• Identifying manual handling hazards and assessing risks
• Techniques to reduce strain and injury
• Responsibilities of employers and employees under health and safety legislation

Learning outcomes:

Participants will leave the course with an understanding of how to assess manual handling risks, apply best practices, and contribute to a safer workplace culture.

Who should attend:

• Warehouse operatives
• Construction workers
• Office and facilities staff handling deliveries or equipment

Duration: Half-day course
Location: Delivered at our Letchworth Garden City training centre or on-site across Hertfordshire

Ladder Safety & Working at Height Training in Hertfordshire

Working at height remains one of the biggest dangers on UK worksites. Our Work at Height with Ladders training course is designed to provide participants with the skills and confidence to work safely with ladders, ensuring compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

What the course covers:

• Introduction to working at height legislation and employer duties
• Types of ladders and their correct application
• Safe inspection, storage, and maintenance of ladders
• Visual guidance on safe climbing, positioning, and using ladders

Learning outcomes:

Participants will be able to identify work at height risks, carry out safety checks, and use ladders competently while reducing the risk of falls and accidents.

Who should attend:

• Building maintenance teams
• Construction and roofing professionals
• Tree surgeons
• Window cleaners and facilities operatives
• Anyone who works at height

Duration: Half-day course
Location: Letchworth or at your premises across Hertfordshire

This course offers a more comprehensive understanding of:

Abrasive Wheels Training in Hertfordshire

Our Abrasive Wheels Safety Training is essential for anyone who uses abrasive wheels in their work. The course ensures compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998, helping to prevent serious incidents linked to unsafe use and maintenance.

What the course covers:

• Introduction to PUWER and safety responsibilities
• Types of abrasive wheels and cutting equipment
• Safe mounting and use, including wheel checks and balancing
• Identifying defects, correct PPE, and storage techniques

Learning outcomes:

Learners will develop competence in selecting, fitting, and operating abrasive wheels safely, ensuring they meet workplace and legal safety requirements.

Who should attend:

• Engineering and fabrication workers
• Construction site operatives
• Maintenance technicians using cutting or grinding tools

Duration: Half-day course
Location: Available at our Letchworth training centre or on-site in Hertfordshire

Asbestos Awareness Training in Hertfordshire

Inhalation of asbestos fibres is extremely hazardous and can lead to life-threatening conditions. Our Asbestos Awareness course helps workers recognise asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and follow safe procedures to avoid exposure, in compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

What the course covers:

• The types, properties, and health effects of asbestos exposure
• How to identify possible ACMs in buildings
• Emergency procedures for accidental disturbance
• Key responsibilities under current asbestos legislation

Learning outcomes:

After completing the course, participants will understand where asbestos is likely to be found, the health risks it poses, and what actions to take if they encounter suspected ACMs.

Who should attend:

• Electricians, plumbers, heating engineers
• Carpenters, decorators, and general builders
• Property maintenance staff working in older buildings

Duration: Half-day course
Location: Delivered across Hertfordshire, including Letchworth, Hitchin, and beyond

Face Fit Testing (Qualitative) in Hertfordshire

Tight-fitting respirators are only effective if they form a proper seal to the wearer’s face. Our Qualitative Face Fit Testing ensures your team is protected against airborne hazards, in line with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.

What the session includes:

• Overview of RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment) types and usage
• Sensitivity check followed by qualitative fit testing using a bitter or sweet solution
• Guidance on how to wear, fit, and maintain respirators properly

Learning outcomes:

Participants will be confident in selecting and fitting the correct RPE for their work environment, reducing risk of inhalation exposure in hazardous settings.

Who should attend:

• Construction workers, demolition teams
• Workers exposed to dust, fumes, or airborne contaminants
• Any staff using tight fitting half face or full face respirators

Duration: 15–20 minutes per person
Location: On-site testing available across Hertfordshire. If you would like training at our site in Letchworth Garden City please get in touch

Why Choose Safety For Business for Your Training in Hertfordshire?

• CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO)
• Courses tailored to your specific work environment
• Experienced, accredited trainers
• On-site or centre-based delivery for maximum flexibility

Our goal is to make health and safety training convenient, visual, and highly relevant to your industry.

Ready to make your workplace safer and more compliant?

Contact Safety For Business today to book your health & safety training courses in Hertfordshire, or speak with our friendly team to build a tailored training package for your staff.

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FAQs About Health & Safety Courses in Hertfordshire

What is the minimum requirement for manual handling training?

Where manual handling tasks are conducted, the employer should conduct a risk assessment on the task.  This assessment should determine whether the task can be avoided or where lifting equipment would be a better way of handling the load.  Where there is no other way other than manually moving the load, the handler must be trained in the appropriate lifting and moving tasks to be undertaken so they can avoid manual handling injuries. 

Is asbestos awareness training mandatory?

Yes.  Anyone who may disturb asbestos during their work must be trained in asbestos awareness as a minimum.  This will help them to avoid disturbing asbestos containing material. Most likely to come into this category are tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers, builders and decorators.

How long does face fit testing certification last?

A face fit test should be repeated at least every two years, or sooner if there are changes to the mask model, the wearer’s facial features, or the wearer has a significant weight change.

Can you deliver training on our site?

Yes. All five courses mentioned in this blog can be delivered on-site across Hertfordshire for group bookings, or at our dedicated training centre in Letchworth Garden City.

Do these courses issue certificates?

Yes. All successful participants receive a certificate of attendance or competence, depending on the course.