Level 1 – Easy Read: Health & Safety + Mental Health + Suicide & Self-Harm For learners: UK, USA, Australia, Worldwide

 

Module Sections

1️⃣ Health & Safety (Entry → Level 1) 🛡️

Covers:

• What Health & Safety is

• UK / USA / Australia / Worldwide laws

• Employer & worker responsibilities

• Risk assessment & hazard reporting

• Emergencies, first aid

• Advocacy, training & mentoring

• Quiz

(This part we already have as Level 1 Easy Read; it can be included as pages 1–12)

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2️⃣ Mental Health Basics 🧠

Covers:

• What is mental health?

• Signs of stress, anxiety, low mood, depression

• How work / school / home affects mental health

• Mental health support (occupational health, EAP, counselling)

• Early help and speaking up

• Quiz

Checklist examples:
☐ I can spot behaviour changes
☐ I know where to ask for support
☐ I can speak up if I feel stressed

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3️⃣ Suicide Awareness & Self-Harm ⚠️

Covers:

• Understanding thoughts of suicide / self-harm

• How to spot warning signs

• How to help safely (listen, don’t judge, get help)

• Keeping yourself safe

• Support services (hotlines, local services)

• Quiz

Checklist examples:
☐ I know warning signs
☐ I know how to get help
☐ I know how to support someone safely

(We’ll use UK, USA, Australia, and international helpline info for all learners)

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4️⃣ Integration with Health & Safety 🌍

Covers:

• How mental health and suicide awareness fit into workplace / school safety

• Reporting mental health concerns like hazards

• Supporting colleagues / classmates safely

• Keeping policies and procedures inclusive and safe

Checklist examples:
☐ I know how to keep myself and others safe
☐ I understand my role in supporting wellbeing
☐ I know how to report concerns

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5️⃣ Easy Read Quizzes & Checklists ✅

• Short questions per section

• Multiple choice and True/False

• Answers included

• Each quiz reinforces learning in an accessible format

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