Level: Entry Level / Easy Read
Page 1 – What is Health & Safety? 🛡️
Health and Safety means:
Keeping people safe at work
Preventing accidents and injuries
Looking after health and wellbeing
Everyone has a role in Health and Safety.
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 2 – UK Health & Safety Law 🇬🇧
In the UK, Health and Safety is protected by:
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
This law says employers must: ✅ Keep workers safe ✅ Provide training and information ✅ Make workplaces safe
Workers must: ✅ Follow safety rules ✅ Report risks and hazards
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 3 – USA Health & Safety Law 🇺🇸
In the USA, Health and Safety is protected by:
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (1970)
This law is enforced by: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Employers must: ✅ Provide safe working conditions ✅ Give safety training ✅ Fix unsafe situations
Workers have the right to: ✅ Report unsafe work ✅ Ask for inspections
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 4 – Health & Safety and Advocacy 🗣️⚖️
Health & Safety supports advocacy.
This means:
Workers have rights
Workers can speak up
Employers must: ✅ Share safety information ✅ Listen to concerns
Workers can: ✅ Ask questions ✅ Report problems without fear
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 5 – Health & Safety and Counseling 💬
Work can affect health and wellbeing.
Support may include: ✅ Occupational health services ✅ Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) ✅ Advice about work-related stress or injury
Getting help early is important.
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 6 – Health & Safety and Mentoring 🤝
Health & Safety includes learning from others.
This happens when: ✅ Experienced staff guide new workers ✅ Supervisors explain safe ways to work ✅ Training is ongoing
This is a form of mentoring.
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 7 – Training and Supervision 🎓
Employers must provide: ✅ Training in a language people understand ✅ Clear instructions ✅ Supervision and support
Training helps:
Prevent accidents
Build confidence
Keep everyone safe
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 8 – Reporting Risks and Hazards 🚨
A risk is something that could cause harm.
If you see a risk: ✅ Report it to a manager or supervisor ❌ Do not ignore it
Reporting risks helps protect everyone.
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 9 – Emergency Preparedness 🔥🚑
Workplaces should be ready for emergencies.
They should have: ✅ Fire alarms ✅ Emergency exits ✅ First aid kits ✅ Trained staff
Everyone should know what to do.
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 10 – Easy Read Quiz ❓
1️⃣ What does Health & Safety mean?
a) Ignoring risks
b) Keeping people safe at work
c) Working faster
2️⃣ Which law protects workers in the UK?
a) Equality Act
b) Health and Safety at Work Act
c) HIPAA
3️⃣ Who enforces Health & Safety in the USA?
a) NHS
b) OSHA
c) Police
4️⃣ What should you do if you see a hazard?
a) Ignore it
b) Report it
c) Tell a friend only
Page 11 – Quiz Answers ✅
1️⃣ b) Keeping people safe at work
2️⃣ b) Health and Safety at Work Act
3️⃣ b) OSHA
4️⃣ b) Report it
This Easy Read module is suitable for:
Entry Level learners
Workplace inductions
Disability-inclusive training
Health & Safety awareness
Health & Safety – Easy Read
UK & USA
Level: Entry Level / Easy Read
Page 1 – What is Health & Safety? 🛡️
Health and Safety means:
Keeping people safe at work
Preventing accidents and injuries
Looking after health and wellbeing
Everyone has a role in Health and Safety.
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 2 – UK Health & Safety Law 🇬🇧
In the UK, Health and Safety is protected by:
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
This law says employers must: ✅ Keep workers safe ✅ Provide training and information ✅ Make workplaces safe
Workers must: ✅ Follow safety rules ✅ Report risks and hazards
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 3 – USA Health & Safety Law 🇺🇸
In the USA, Health and Safety is protected by:
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (1970)
This law is enforced by: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Employers must: ✅ Provide safe working conditions ✅ Give safety training ✅ Fix unsafe situations
Workers have the right to: ✅ Report unsafe work ✅ Ask for inspections
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 4 – Australia Health & Safety Law 🇦🇺
In Australia, Health and Safety is protected by:
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws
These laws say employers must: ✅ Keep workers safe ✅ Reduce risks at work ✅ Provide training and information
Workers must: ✅ Follow safety rules ✅ Report hazards
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 5 – Health & Safety and Advocacy 🗣️⚖️
Health & Safety supports advocacy.
This means:
Workers have rights
Workers can speak up
Employers must: ✅ Share safety information ✅ Listen to concerns
Workers can: ✅ Ask questions ✅ Report problems without fear
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 6 – Health & Safety and Counseling 💬
Work can affect health and wellbeing.
Support may include: ✅ Occupational health services ✅ Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) ✅ Advice about work-related stress or injury
Getting help early is important.
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 7 – Health & Safety and Mentoring 🤝
Health & Safety includes learning from others.
This happens when: ✅ Experienced staff guide new workers ✅ Supervisors explain safe ways to work ✅ Training is ongoing
This is a form of mentoring.
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 8 – Training and Supervision 🎓
Employers must provide: ✅ Training in a language people understand ✅ Clear instructions ✅ Supervision and support
Training helps:
Prevent accidents
Build confidence
Keep everyone safe
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 9 – Reporting Risks and Hazards 🚨
A risk is something that could cause harm.
If you see a risk: ✅ Report it to a manager or supervisor ❌ Do not ignore it
Reporting risks helps protect everyone.
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 10 – Emergency Preparedness 🔥🚑
Workplaces should be ready for emergencies.
They should have: ✅ Fire alarms ✅ Emergency exits ✅ First aid kits ✅ Trained staff
Everyone should know what to do.
Your Notes / Checklist:
Page 11 – Easy Read Quiz ❓
1️⃣ What does Health & Safety mean?
a) Ignoring risks
b) Keeping people safe at work
c) Working faster
2️⃣ Which law protects workers in the UK?
a) Equality Act
b) Health and Safety at Work Act
c) HIPAA
3️⃣ Who enforces Health & Safety in the USA?
a) NHS
b) OSHA
c) Police
4️⃣ What should you do if you see a hazard?
a) Ignore it
b) Report it
c) Tell a friend only
Page 12 – Quiz Answers ✅
1️⃣ b) Keeping people safe at work
2️⃣ b) Health and Safety at Work Act
3️⃣ b) OSHA
4️⃣ b) Report it
This Easy Read module is suitable for:
Entry Level learners
Workplace inductions
Disability-inclusive training
Health & Safety awareness
International use (UK, USA, Australia)
Page 13 – Health & Safety Worldwide 🌍
Health and Safety is important in every country.
Across the world, Health & Safety laws aim to: ✅ Keep workers safe ✅ Prevent injuries and illness ✅ Make workplaces fair and safe
Many countries follow guidance from:
World Health Organization (WHO)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Everyone has the right to a safe workplace.
Your Notes / Checklist:
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