The courses are free of charge to access and have been developed by the HSA with the aim of improving practical awareness of workplace safety, health and welfare.

HSA chief executive, Martin O’Halloran, said: “On-line learning has now been embraced by so many sectors, in terms of workplace learning, that it makes sense for the HSA to take the lead in this area.”

HSA’s education manager, Joanne Harmon, added: “These short on-line courses will also be of huge interest to anyone delivering education or training around health and safety. The group manager facility means that as an employer, manager or teacher, you can register groups of learners to take courses and monitor their progress. They can work while in class or during their own time and at their own pace and can log on and off when it suits them, returning to courses when it’s convenient.”