Health and Safety Induction

The Health and Safety Induction course from the American Institute of Safety Professionals provides the foundational safety awareness that every new worker needs before their first day of work. Safety induction is the single most important training a new employee receives because new workers are disproportionately represented in injury statistics: they do not know the hazards, do not know the procedures, do not know who to ask, and do not know how to report problems. Effective induction training dramatically reduces new-worker injury rates.

The curriculum covers workplace hazard awareness (the most common hazards new workers encounter), emergency procedures (evacuation routes, assembly areas, alarms, emergency contacts), PPE requirements (what to wear, where to get it, how to inspect it), reporting procedures (how to report hazards, near-misses, injuries, and unsafe conditions), worker rights and responsibilities (OSHA rights awareness, employer obligations, employee duties), housekeeping standards, prohibited actions, site-specific safety rules, and the communication channels that help new workers get answers to safety questions. All training is delivered 100 percent online through Microsoft Teams and the American Institute of Safety Professionals LMS.

Upon completion, graduates receive a certificate, wallet card, and transcript, employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.

Upon completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Recognise common workplace hazards: the hazard categories new workers are most likely to encounter (slips/trips/falls, struck-by, electrical, chemical, ergonomic, fire) and the basic awareness that prevents first-week injuries.
• Follow emergency procedures: evacuation routes, assembly areas, alarm recognition, shelter-in-place, emergency contacts, and the emergency response actions expected of every worker.
• Use PPE correctly: identifying required PPE for their work area, obtaining PPE, basic inspection before use, proper use, and the reporting procedure when PPE is damaged or unavailable.
• Report hazards and incidents: how to report unsafe conditions, near-misses, injuries, and illnesses through the organisation’s reporting system, and why reporting is protected by law.
• Understand worker rights and responsibilities: the right to a safe workplace, right to know about hazards, right to report without retaliation, and the worker’s responsibility to follow safety rules and report hazards.
• Maintain housekeeping standards: keeping work areas clean and organised, proper material storage, cord management, spill response, and the housekeeping that prevents the most common workplace injuries.

Core Curriculum Topics

• Workplace Hazard Awareness: common hazard categories, recognition for new workers
• Emergency Procedures: evacuation, assembly, alarms, shelter-in-place, contacts
• PPE Basics: requirements, obtaining, inspection, use, damage reporting
• Reporting Procedures: hazards, near-misses, injuries, reporting channels, legal protection
• Worker Rights: OSHA rights, right to know, reporting protection, employer obligations
• Worker Responsibilities: following rules, wearing PPE, reporting hazards, cooperating
• Housekeeping: cleanliness, organisation, storage, spill response, cord management
• Prohibited Actions: shortcuts, bypassing guards, operating unauthorised equipment
• Communication: who to ask, safety contacts, supervisor role, safety committee
• First Day Checklist: orientation completion, PPE issue, emergency route familiarisation

Participants will receive online training through Microsoft Teams and LMS. Courses are offered by accredited broadcasters and backed by expert instruction and official study materials. All assessments are conducted online and successful participants are awarded certificates that are accepted internationally.

The Health and Safety Induction program is designed for new employees, contractors, visitors, and temporary workers to ensure they understand workplace hazards, safety rules, and emergency procedures before starting work. This course focuses on building safety awareness from day one, meeting regulatory requirements, and promoting a positive safety culture across the organization.

Core Modules

Participants will explore essential topics to work safely and responsibly in the workplace:

Optional / Site-Specific Modules

Additional topics may be included based on workplace activities and risk levels:

The Health and Safety Induction program equips participants with essential safety knowledge, hazard awareness, and practical guidance required to work safely, comply with workplace regulations, and actively contribute to a safe and healthy working environment from the very first day.

• No prior training required
• No academic degree required
• All instruction in English; working proficiency required

Upon completion, graduates receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, wallet card, and transcript. Employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.

The program is designed to offer flexible online learning with a minimum instructional contact time of 8 hours. Most learners successfully complete the course within one month, allowing them to progress at their own pace while balancing professional commitments.

Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.

For questions about American Institute of Safety Professionals online fees, replacement certificates, additional hardbound materials or any other financial-related issues please feel free to contact accounts@amiosp.com

• All new employees in any industry as part of onboarding
• Workers transferring to new sites or new roles
• Temporary and contract workers arriving at new worksites
• HR and training coordinators delivering new-hire orientations
• Safety officers developing or updating induction programmes

Prerequisite: Absolutely none. This IS the starting point for every worker.

• Health and Safety Induction — YOU ARE HERE (Day 1 orientation)
• Introduction to OSHA (regulatory system understanding)
• Hazard Communication (chemical hazard awareness — often required alongside induction)
• Industry-specific courses (construction, oil and gas, etc.)