Health and Safety in Property Operations - Foundations

Regulatory compliance - Property & Real Estate
What everyone who visits a property needs to know

This course gives everyone who sets foot on a property - viewings and inspection staff, maintenance operatives, administrators, and the office staff who instruct them - a clear, practical orientation to UK health and safety law and what it requires.

You'll learn why property work puts people in hospital, how to spot hazards before they hurt you, how to work safely on your own, how to run viewings and handle contractors, and how to get out fast in a fire. By the end, you'll be able to recognise the common hazards on any site, work safely alone, raise a near-miss report correctly, act safely in a fire, and know where to find trusted HSE guidance.

Access

Self-Paced Learning

Modules

12 Modules

Certification

Certificate of Completion

Price

€150
Learning Objectives
Course Benefits
Modules
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain what the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires, and why staying safe on site matters in every role
  • Recognise the common hazards in residential and commercial property work, with everyday examples
  • Apply a simple hazard spot-check to the decisions you make on every site visit
  • Carry out a lone-working check-in and respond correctly when a situation does not feel right
  • Spot a near miss or unsafe condition and follow the right steps to escalate and report it
  • Know your personal responsibilities under health and safety law and where to find trusted HSE guidance
Benefits for the Organisation

• Get every member of staff oriented to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and their duties on site
• Reduce the risk of injuries, penalties, and HSE enforcement caused by everyday safety mistakes
• Evidence completed health and safety training across the business, with assessment results and certificates
• Standardise what your whole team understands about the rules, with no improvised handling of hazards on site
• Save managers the time spent correcting avoidable safety mistakes on site

Benefits for Learners

• Understand what the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 means for the work you do
• Apply a simple hazard spot-check confidently to your everyday decisions
• Recognise the hazards of property work and handle lone working and viewings safely
• Know how to spot, escalate, and report a concern without delay
• Pass the assessment knowing every answer reflects how safety works on a real site

Module 1: Welcome to staying safe on site.
Get oriented to the course and to UK health and safety rules, see how the course works, and acknowledge the disclaimer before you begin.

Module 2: Why property work puts people in hospital.
See why property and maintenance work sends people to hospital, with real enforcement cases, so you can recognise the risk wherever it appears.

Module 3: Spot the hazards before they hurt you.
Learn to spot the common hazards on any property - slips, trips, falls, asbestos, and services - before they hurt you.

Module 4: Work safely when you are on your own.
Build the everyday habits of safe lone working - telling someone where you are, keeping in touch, and knowing when to leave - and avoid the mistakes that put you at risk.

Module 5: Run a viewing without an incident.
Plan and run a property viewing safely, recognise the warning signs, and follow the right steps when something feels wrong.

Module 6: Handle contractors who turn up on site.
Know how to check and manage contractors who arrive on site, so their work does not put anyone at risk.

Module 7: Speak up about a near miss.
Understand why near misses matter, how to report one, and how speaking up builds a safer workplace for everyone.

Module 8: Get out fast if there is a fire.
Know what to do the moment the alarm sounds - how to leave quickly, why fire doors and clear escape routes matter, and how to help everyone reach safety.

Module 9: Your part in keeping everyone safe.
Pull the course together: your personal duty under the law, the daily habits that prevent incidents, and how each small action keeps colleagues and visitors safe.

Module 10: Resources for staying safe on site.
Build your reference shelf: the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, trusted HSE guidance, and the checklists to return to.

Module 11: Foundation assessment.
Ten multiple-choice questions covering the whole course, with an 80% pass mark and two attempts, each question tied to a course outcome.

Module 12: Provide feedback and claim certificate.
Share your feedback on the course and claim your certificate of completion.

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Course FAQ's

Who is this course for?

This course is for everyone who sets foot on a property - viewings and inspection staff, maintenance operatives, administrators, and the office staff who instruct them - who needs to understand their health and safety responsibilities.

Where and when can I take this course?

The course can be taken at any time and from any internet-connected device.

Do I need prior knowledge or experience?

No. This is a foundation-level course and every concept is explained in a clear, simple, and practical way. You do not need any previous training or background knowledge.

Can this course be used for company-wide training?

Absolutely. This course is designed to be rolled out across the whole organisation, making it suitable for every employee, line manager, and team member in your estate or letting agency.

Do I get a discount if I buy multiple seats for this course?

Yes. Please contact us and we will issue a quote according to your needs.

Will managers be able to track progress and completion?


Yes. Managers get clear visibility on engagement and outcomes, making it easier to monitor participation, support staff where needed, and evidence completed health and safety training to auditors and the HSE.

Is this course part of a larger health and safety programme?

Yes. This is the Foundation course in a three-level health and safety programme for the property sector (Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced). Each course can also be taken on its own.