Workplace safety
Workplace Safety: Spot Hazards and Work Safely
Workplace safety training and safety induction for employees in the UAE: how to spot hazards, use protective equipment, work safely in heat, respond to an emergency and report a concern — in offices, shops, hotels, warehouses and on sites. Eight video modules with practice decisions and a 16-question assessment, aligned with the occupational health and safety duties in Federal Decree-Law 33/2021 and Cabinet Resolution 1/2022.
- Duration
- 50 minutes
- Language
- English
- Trainer
- Course delivery
- Online
- Price per attendee
- 79 AED
About this course
This course gives employees a practical foundation for working safely and responding well when something is wrong. It is suitable for new starters and refresher training across offices, shops, hospitality, warehouses and work sites. Employers should use it alongside the instructions, equipment training and emergency arrangements specific to each workplace.
Addressed to
All employees
Required by law: On hire
- Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations (as amended), Articles 13(6), 16(6), 36Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
- Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 (Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), Articles 22(1)(b)–(c), 22(2), 23(3)UAE Cabinet
- Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022 on occupational safety and health (as amended by No. 516 of 2024), Articles 1, 3, 5Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
- Administrative Decision No. 19 of 2023 on occupational safety and health and labour accommodation, Articles 2–4, 6, 8–11Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
What you'll learn
8 chaptersCourse introduction: staying safe at work
Recognise what workplace safety means, why it matters and the practical skills this course develops.
6 minutesFind hazards and choose effective controls
Check a task, understand the order of controls and respond when conditions change.
7 minutesMove safely around the workplace
Prevent slips, trips, handling injuries and contact with moving vehicles.
6 minutesUse equipment and substances safely
Recognise damaged equipment, dangerous energy and unsafe chemical use.
6 minutesProtect your body and long-term health
Use protective equipment properly and recognise exposure, discomfort and health concerns.
7 minutesWork safely in heat and recognise fatigue
Follow heat controls, act on warning signs and speak up when not fit for a task.
7 minutesRespond safely to emergencies
Recognise alarms, evacuate by the local plan and summon help without creating another casualty.
7 minutesReport concerns and apply the skills
Make useful reports, obtain a safe restart and apply the foundation to a changing workplace.
7 minutes