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Building Safety Act Training

Make sure your business meets the latest Building Safety Act regulations through our CPD-accredited and RoSPA-assured training.

Whether you’re involved in high-rise building construction or general building projects, our training is designed to cover all aspects of building regulations and ensure your team has the knowledge they need to remain safe and compliant.

Why Building Safety Act Training is Crucial for Your Business

The 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster highlighted the critical importance of building safety regulations. In light of this, The Building Safety Act was introduced which put forward significant responsibilities for those involved in the design, construction, and management of buildings, especially high-rise construction. 

Non-compliance can result in severe penalties, delays, and safety risks. Our training, developed alongside leading industry experts, ensures your team is equipped with the latest knowledge to stay compliant and safe.

Our building safety act training course is both CPD accredited and RoSPA assured, guaranteeing the highest quality training that not only helps you meet your obligations but also enhances your team’s professional development.

What You’ll Learn in Our Building Regulations Training

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Why Choose Our Buildings Act Safety Training Course?

CPD Accredited & RoSPA Assured

Training meets the highest standards of safety and professional development.

Expert-Led Content

Developed with subject matter experts, ensuring the most up-to-date and relevant content for your business.

Real-World Application

Practical guidance and case studies to help you apply what you learn in your daily work.

Accessible and mobile friendly

Our Building Safety Act training is designed to be accessible on all devices, meaning your learners can access training modules where and when suits them. 

Join the thousands of businesses that trust our training to stay compliant and protect their workforce.

Part of our comprehensive Health and Safety training catalogue

Our comprehensive, accredited Health and Safety training catalogue covers a broad range of topics to help businesses create a culture of safety and promote a safe and secure working environment, ultimately protecting employees and stakeholders.

Empowering employees to understand relevant risks and mandatory health and safety requirements in the workplace, this training reduces the risk of legal repercussions and safeguards the reputation of your organisation, while ensuring all stakeholders are protected in the workplace.

  • As the UK’s largest provider of health and safety training, we provide a wide range of eLearning courses addressing everything from specialist areas such as Chemical Hazards and Specialist Environments to fundamental training covering physical and mental wellbeing
  • CPD accredited and produced and written by industry-specific subject matter experts
  • Engaging and accessible content, including real-life scenarios and bitesize modules
  • End of course assessments to ensure knowledge retention and provide effective reporting to governing bodies
  • Robust reporting and powerful tracking to ensure compliance and peace of mind.

A holistic approach to safety in the workplace, that includes not just Building Safety Act training but a wide array of health and safety courses, is crucial for businesses in maintaining its reputation and building strong and successful teams.

See what training is included in our broader health and safety training suite.

Why use Access Learning for RIDDOR Training?

  • Credible content – our courses are accredited, endorsed and designed in partnership with subject matter experts.
  • Multi-platform learning - optimised for mobile and tablet, meaning less text and more engaging, easily accessible content.
  • True ‘bitesize’ microlearning – making your learning experience more manageable, efficient and relevant.
  • Learning pathways - split courses up into digestible topics to make it quicker and easier to find training in the flow of work.
  • Accessible - we are working to make our content more accessible and are designing content with reference to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
  • Updated and refreshed – Access Learning courses are regularly updated ensuring the most up to date and compliant content.

FAQs

Here's some commonly asked questions:

What is the golden thread in construction?

The golden thread refers to maintaining an accurate and up-to-date record of a building’s design, construction, and safety information throughout its lifecycle. This makes sure that anyone involved in the building's management has access to critical safety information which reduces risks and improves accountability.

Who is the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the UK’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. It plays a crucial role in overseeing and enforcing safety standards across industries, including construction, ensuring compliance with regulations like the Building Safety Act.

Who is the Building Safety Regulator?

The Building Safety Regulator operates within the HSE and is responsible for enforcing safety in high-rise and other complex buildings. It ensures that building owners and managers comply with the Building Safety Act to protect the public from safety risks.

How long does training take to complete?

This Building Safety Act training module takes approximately 35 minutes to complete, although individual modules can be completed within 5 - 10 minutes independently, to provide a refresh of particular topics and concepts.

How often should employees take this training?

Employees should typically take Building safety act training course training at least once a year or whenever there is a significant change in legislation or internal processes. This ensures that they remain aware of their responsibilities and any updates to reporting procedures.

It’s also a good practice to provide refresher training when:

  • New staff are hired, especially those in roles responsible for health and safety.
  • There’s a major incident or near-miss at the workplace.
  • Regulatory bodies recommend updates or changes to RIDDOR regulations.

Some companies may require more frequent training depending on the risk level of the work environment (e.g., high-risk industries like construction or manufacturing).

Can employees complete the training at their own pace?

Yes, our online platform allows employees to start, pause, and resume the training at their convenience. This makes the important information easily digestible and can be fit into their busy workday.

How do we track employee completion of the training?

Our system provides detailed reporting, including completion rates, quiz scores, and certificates of completion. This ensures that training is completed on time and managers can be alerted to any upcoming deadlines.

Is the training accessible for employees with disabilities?

Yes, our training is fully compliant with WCAG 2.1 guidelines and includes features such as closed captioning and screen reader compatibility, making it accessible to everyone.

What support do you offer if we have technical issues?

We provide 24/7 technical support via email and phone, with a typical response time of under two hours.