Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH Regulations, Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
Infectious Disease Awareness
Learn how infectious diseases spread, prevention techniques, and workplace hygiene practices to reduce transmission risk.
Duration
30 Minutes
Modules
4
Languages
English
Certificate
Instant PDF
Why This Course Matters
Preventing infections at work starts with the right knowledge.
Whether in healthcare or hospitality, every workplace faces infection risks — and those risks increase significantly in roles involving contact with people, animals, blood, or waste. Without proper controls, these infections can threaten the health of staff, clients, and the public.
This training course from PowerPlus raises vital awareness of infection sources, how diseases spread, and what legislation governs prevention. It empowers teams to adopt practical hygiene protocols and waste procedures that reduce risk and support compliance.
About the Course
Delivered as a short video-based e-learning course, this training is designed for simplicity and impact. Staff can complete it on any device, in one session or multiple sittings, with the ability to pause and resume as needed. An instant certificate is available after passing the short quiz — perfect for audit trails and internal compliance records.
Build a Healthier, Compliant Workplace Through Infection Awareness
This training helps teams stop the spread of infection and stay compliant — ideal for inductions, refreshers, and annual updates.
What You’ll Learn
To make your learning experience as effective as possible, we’ve carefully structured each course into bite-sized modules. You’ll see a clear overview of every module, including its duration and the key topics it addresses, so you can easily navigate your safety training journey
Module 1: Sources and Transmitting Infections
⏱ Duration: 6 minutes 10 secondsWhat infectious diseases are
Common workplace infection sources
How infections spread between people and surfaces
Module 2: The Chain of Infection
⏱ Duration: 6 minutes 25 secondsThe six links in the infection chain
How each stage contributes to disease transmission
Actions to break the chain and prevent infection
Module 3: Legal Requirements and Duties
⏱ Duration: 6 minutes 20 secondsRelevant UK legislation (e.g. COSHH, Health and Safety at Work Act)
Legal obligations for employers and employees
Importance of records and risk assessments
Module 4: Hygiene and Waste Disposal
⏱ Duration: 10 minutes 37 secondsEffective hand hygiene and PPE usage
Safe waste handling and storage
Cleaning routines and disinfectant use
Assessment and Certification
Multi-choice questionnareAfter completing each module in a course, learners will be prompted to take a short quiz to verify understanding. Upon successful completion of all modules, participants will receive a PDF certificate, ideal for training records and workplace audits.
Who Should Attend?
Designed for Every Industry, Every Role
Healthcare and Social Care Workers
High exposure to infection risk requires strict hygiene and control measures.
Cleaning and Waste Management Staff
Frequent contact with contaminated materials makes awareness critical.
Hospitality and Catering Teams
Ensure safe environments for guests and staff in high-traffic spaces.
Childcare and Education Professionals
Help stop infections spreading in vulnerable group settings
Animal Care and Veterinary Workers
Understand zoonotic risks and manage infection transfer from animals.
Testimonials
See what our customers are saying about us
The email reminders that help people remain compliant save valuable time for everyone. The support we have received has been second to none – truly impressive.
TATA Chemicals
As a company we have really benefitted from the compliance element of our user portal. The ability to quickly check if someone attending site is inducted and certified to complete the work is invaluable.
TATA Chemicals
We’d like to sincerely thank PowerPlus for their support throughout the creation of our Contractor Approval Process on our portal – it has been truly invaluable.
Lancashire Renewables
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