Serious & Imminent Danger: Your Right to Leave Unsafe Work

About Course

UK law protects people who raise health and safety concerns, and those who leave or refuse to return to work because of serious and imminent danger. This course explains the protections in the Employment Rights Act 1996, the employer’s duty to have danger procedures, how to raise concerns well, and the limits of the protection.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training based on legislation and official guidance. It is not legal advice; contact Acas or a qualified adviser about your own situation.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know when the law protects workers who leave or refuse to return to dangerous work
  • Understand protection for safety representatives and people who raise concerns
  • Know the employer duty to set up procedures for serious and imminent danger
  • Raise concerns effectively and know where to get help

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Employer duties for serious and imminent danger
  • Protection from detriment and dismissal
  • Raising concerns effectively
  • Scenarios and good practice for managers

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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