health and safety

Asbestos remains one of the most significant health risks in the construction and building services industry. This short online course is designed to raise awareness of asbestos, its dangers, and your legal responsibilities when encountering asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). By the end of the course, you will: Understand the health risks associated with asbestos exposure Recognise where asbestos may be found in buildings and materials Gain awareness of the regulations surrounding asbestos management Know what to do in the event of accidental asbestos disturbance Understand your duty of care under the Control of Asbestos Regulations This course is intended to provide awareness only. Completion does not qualify you to work with asbestos but ensures you can identify potential risks and take the correct preventative actions. Who should take this course? Anyone who may come into contact with the fabric of a building as part of their work — including maintenance staff, engineers, surveyors, and contractors will benefit from this essential awareness training. Course duration25 minutesCost£15 +VATBESA Members and REFCOM Elite Members receive 20% off

The BESA Academy's online Health and Safety Environment Test has been updated to incorporate questions on the Building Safety Act, offering enhanced confidence and assurance for you, your employer, and your clients.Our online Health and Safety Environment test meets the requirements for all Craft and Operative SKILLcards and is designed for those within the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration occupations. The test enables those working on site a minimum level of health and safety awareness. Take the online test to remove the hassle of booking and travelling to a test centre or taking time out of your working day. Saving you precious time and money!   Fed up with taking resits? Take the Health and Safety Environment course and test instead. BESA members and SKILLcard holders get an exclusive discount of 20% for both the course and test.   Completing the online test - important, please read: The Health and Safety Environment Test for Operatives requires an online assessment, which takes place through the support of proctoring. Please read the requirements prior to purchase and also watch this short proctoring video which will help you get set up successfully.Before registering for the test make sure you have some ID to hand, this can be a valid driver's license or passport.To ensure you pass the test: Your PC or laptop will need to have a camera and make sure it is pointing towards you Turn all mobiles, tablets, devices off Make sure no one walks into the room Don't look at anything outside of the view of the camera Focus fully on the screen Once you have completed the verification process, it can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test. Duration Approximately 45 minutes Format 100% online Cost £24+VAT Cost includes one attempt at the test.Please note: This test is not suitable for Management and Supervisory SKILLcards - find out which test you need to take on the SKILLcard website.

Our Health, Safety and  Environment Course and Test is designed for Craft and Operative SKILLcards and those working in the HVAC industry. What does the course cover? The Health, Safety and Environment Course and Test has had a refresh and now includes a new module 'Building Safety Act: your role in enhancing building safety.  The course is made up of six modules: The principles of risk assessment and maintaining and improving H&S at work The importance of safe manual handling in the workplace The importance of working safely at height in the workplace Risks to health within a construction environment Working around plant and equipment safelyBuilding Safety Act: your role in enhancing building safetyCompleting the online test - important, please read:The Health and Safety Environment Test for Craft and Operatives requires an online assessment, which takes place through the support of proctoring. Please read the requirements prior to purchase and also watch this short proctoring video which will help you get set up successfully.Before registering for the test make sure you have some ID to hand, this can be a valid driver's license or passport.To ensure you pass the test:Your PC or laptop will need to have a camera and make sure it is pointing towards youTurn all mobiles, tablets, devices offMake sure no one walks into the roomDon't look at anything outside of the view of the cameraFocus fully on the screenOnce you have completed the verification process, it can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test. Duration Approximately 2.5 hours. Format 100% online. Cost £95 +VATBESA Members and SKILLcard holders get an exclusive 20% off.

Our Health, Safety and  Environment Course is designed for Craft and Operative SKILLcards and those working in the HVAC industry.  Course summary The online course includes a complementary mock test for those looking to test their knowledge and prepare for the official Health, Safety and Environment Test for Craft and Operatives.This course can also be taken as a mid-point Health and Safety refresher.What does the course cover? The Health, Safety and Environment Course has had a refresh and now includes a new module 'Building Safety Act: your role in enhancing building safety.  The course is made up of six modules: The principles of risk assessment and maintaining and improving H&S at work The importance of safe manual handling in the workplace The importance of working safely at height in the workplace Risks to health within a construction environment Working around plant and equipment safelyBuilding Safety Act: your role in enhancing building safety Duration Approximately 2.5 hours. Format 100% online. Cost £75 +VAT (includes a complementary mock test).BESA Members and SKILLcard holders get an exclusive 20% off.

BESA Academy's Health, Safety and Environment Course for Managers and Supervisors is suitable for all Black, Gold, AQP and PQP SKILLcard holders and is designed for those within the HVAC industry.  Course summary The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Course for Managers and Supervisors is designed specifically for those with responsibility for overseeing teams, projects, and safe working practices within the HVAC sector. Developed to complement the recently launched Health, Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Supervisors, this course aims to provide you with the knowledge required to pass the official BESA Academy HSE Test for Managers and Supervisors. What does the course cover? The Health, Safety and Environment Course for Managers and Supervisors has been designed to reflect the responsibilities of leadership roles in the building services sector. The course is split into dedicated modules covering: General Safety – principles of managing safe systems of work and promoting a positive safety culture.Regulations and Legislation – including key health and safety law, the Building Safety Act, and your duties under current regulations.Legal Compliance – responsibilities for ensuring sites, teams, and projects meet statutory requirements.High-Risk Activities – safe management of tasks such as working at height, confined spaces, and plant/equipment use.Environmental Awareness – minimising impact, waste management, and sustainability considerations.Signs and Symbols – understanding key safety signage and communication on-site.Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Welfare – managing risks to health including hazardous substances, noise, and manual handling. Plus supporting team wellbeing, stress management, and welfare facilities on-site.Completing the online test - important, please read:The Health and Safety Environment Test for Managers requires an online assessment, which takes place through the support of proctoring. Please read the requirements prior to purchase and also watch this short proctoring video which will help you get set up successfully.Before registering for the test make sure you have some ID to hand, this can be a valid driver's license or passport.To ensure you pass the test:Your PC or laptop will need to have a camera and make sure it is pointing towards youTurn all mobiles, tablets, devices offMake sure no one walks into the roomDon't look at anything outside of the view of the cameraFocus fully on the screenOnce you have completed the verification process, it can take between 4 to 8 hours to confirm before you can sit the test.Duration Approximately two hours to complete both the course and test. Format 100% online. Cost BESA Members and SKILLcard Holders get an exclusive 20% off.Non-Members: £95 +VAT