Saturday, 31 January 2026
Level: 1 – Easy read health and safety mental health Module. for learners: uk, usa, australia, worldwide
section 1 – health & safety 🛡️
what is health & safety?
keeping people safe at work
preventing accidents and injuries
protecting physical and mental health
checklist: ☐ i know why health & safety
is important ☐ i know i must follow rules
assess risks employer responsibilities 👩💼👨💼
provide a safe workplace
give training and information
provide safe equipment
checklist: ☐ training is provided ☐
risks are explained
worker responsibilities 👷
follow health & safety rules
use equipment properly
report hazards and risks
look after their own safety and others
checklist: ☐ i follow rules ☐ i report concerns
module 2: mental health and learning
disability,
easy read module – mental health as health & safety (level 1)
📊 easy read powerpoint module
mental health as health & safety at work (level 1)
this module explains how mental health is part of health and safety at
work, using simple words and clear ideas.
slide 1 – title
mental health and health & safety at work
mental health matters at work
mental health is part of safety
everyone has mental health
slide 2 – what does health & safety mean?
health and safety means keeping people safe at work
this includes the body and the mind
work should not make people unwell
slide 3 – mental health is part of safety
stress can harm mental health
bullying can harm mental health
too much work can harm mental health
these are called psychosocial risks.
slide 4 – health & safety laws (simple)
laws say employers must keep workers safe`
this includes mental health
employers must reduce harm
slide 5 – united kingdom (uk)
uk law protects mental health at work
health and safety at work act 1974
management of health & safety regulations 1999
equality act 2010
slide 6 – australia
australia takes mental health risks seriously
work health and safety (whs) acts
workload
job roles
support
slide 7 – united states (usa)
mental health is covered by safety and disability law
osha law says work must be safe
serious stress can be a risk
ada law says:
mental health conditions can be disabilities
employers must make reasonable changes
slide 8 – worldwide rules and guidance
the world health organization (who) gives advice
work should support good mental health
good work means:
fair workload
support from managers
time to rest
slide 9 – what employers must do
employers should:
look at stress and bullying
make changes to reduce harm
offer support
slide 10 – examples of mental health risks
too much work
no support
being bullied
feeling unsafe to speak up
slide 11 – supporting workers
change work hours
change tasks
offer counselling
listen and take concerns seriously
these are called reasonable adjustments.
slide 12 – why this matters
people work better when they feel safe
support helps prevent crisis
early help saves lives
mental health is everyone’s business.
📘 easy read module text (for handout / pdf)
mental health is part of health and safety at work.
employers must make sure work does not harm people’s mental health.
this includes:
stress
bullying
too much pressure
laws in the uk, usa, australia, and worldwide say employers must:
look at mental health risks
support workers
people with mental health conditions have rights.
support and early help can prevent serious harm and suicide.
❓ level 1 easy read questions
question 1
☐ true
☐ false
question 2
☐ fair workload
☐ bullying
☐ supportive manager
question 3
☐ ignore stress
☐ blame workers
☐ reduce mental health risks
question 4
☐ have no rights
☐ should hide it
☐ Have legal protection
Question 5
☐ yes
☐ no
✔ trainer / learner message
mental health is safety
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