British Safety Council Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Completed my Nebosh General Certificate via virtual learning. Couldn't recommend enough! Our trainer Sian went above and beyond to ensure she covered all course material and more and that we fully und... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The team at the British Safety Council are very helpful, the courses are excellent and the website functions as required. One slight niggle I have is with the wording of questions in tests - they some... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the moment we made an enquiry about membership and the international safety awards, we received a personal and professional approach. It was a streamlined simple process with assistance provid... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This organization first of all knows no borders, because they helped me even if i live in Greece, but also they know no time!! They are happy to help you anytime!! Plus they are the reason for me to o... See more

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Company details

  1. Charity
  2. Auditor
  3. Consultant
  4. Non-Profit Organization
  5. Occupational Safety and Health
  6. Training Centre

About British Safety Council

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Seize the opportunity to thrive

Enhance workplace productivity through improved health, safety and wellbeing


For over sixty years we’ve been a trusted guide to excellent health, safety, wellbeing and environmental management.

Since its foundation in 1957, the British Safety Council has campaigned tirelessly to protect workers from accidents, hazards and unsafe conditions, and played a decisive role in the political process that has led to adoption of landmark safety legislation in the UK.

British Safety Council has members in more than 60 countries who are committed to protecting and improving the wellbeing of workers believing that a healthy and safe work environment is also good for business.

What we do


We are a trusted leader in health, safety, wellbeing and environmental management. As a not-for-profit organisation, we use all our resources to reduce risk, prevent injuries and enhance wellbeing in the workplace, across the world.

We help organisations - of all sizes and in all sectors - develop and maintain effective policies and processes. We work with our members to develop best practice.

We’ve been doing this for 60 years, educating millions of workers and making hundreds of thousands of workplaces safer. We’re consulted directly on legislation and campaign actively to raise standards.

Membership – Together we are changing the world of work for the better. Join a global community of health and safety advocates and access to trusted expertise, information and support.

Influence – We make experience count. We’ve helped influence and shape health and safety policy and law since 1957.

Training and learning – We'll help you to develop knowledge and expertise, in whatever ways best suit your organisation and employees. Our educational support is comprehensive and flexible and covers all aspects of health, safety and environmental management.

Audit and consultancy – We identify what you do well and provide you with expert advice on how to achieve the highest standards in health, safety and environmental management, always in line with evolving standards and legislation.

Awards and events – Highly regarded by your professional peers, our awards recognise excellence in health, safety and environmental performance. We also organise and deliver events to support best practice, reduce risk, prevent injuries and promote health and well-being in the workplace.

Publications - Our publications include thought provoking news, features, profiles and opinion as well as the latest legislation. The range includes best practice guides, a health and safety newsletter and our magazine Safety Management.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great in person, but the online portal needs a little help

The course was set in a nice hotel with a good lunch offering, and content was delivered very clearly and set us up for completing the tests online.
In terms of completing the tests online, there were issues with the online system, and the support team weren't very responsive via email. Both my colleague and i had to open the web pages on different devices for the tests to load (you need to mark as done and it wouldn't work). It took me a couple of days, and him over a week to be able to do the final tests due to the system issues. That's why i haven't marked as 5 stars. Don't leave the test to later, try to log on asap, otherwise you would miss the deadline.

29 May 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It was a poor course- if I had not come…

It was a poor course- if I had not come across Health and safety or risk assessments before I would struggle. At the start the course went straight into an interactive task with no explanation.
When completing the tests, my internet dropped out (at work ) and the course counted it as an attempt. I hadn't even started the test at that point

3 June 2023
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Reply from British Safety Council

Hi Anthony - thank you for your feedback and we are sorry that the course did not deliver what you expected. You will be pleased to know that we are developing a new digital course which will address these issues. Feel free to reach out directly to our digital team on support.digitallearning@britsafe.org for more information.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was a good learning tool some things…

It was a good learning tool some things were not clear and could use extra explanation when asking questions.

Also some jarring spelling mistakes which made parts hard to read.

Overall a good experience.

6 June 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Well if that's the case refund my money…

Well if that's the case refund my money that I paid to do the course, it was supposed to be a lifetime award, not 2027, yer an absolute joke, scam artists, your whole company should be disbanded and closed down, disgusting and all those people ye screwed over, ye should refund the money or pay for another course gangsters and common theives

10 May 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

I have just completed the Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety practice. I found the course very challenging, with course content and COVID. However, I found that it has helped me grow as an individual, gain confidence in myself and grow my skills during the course of completing the units. The tutors and programme manager have been extremely helpful with all aspects of my journey and when I wanted to give up, they were very encouraging and kept me on my path to success. I would definitely recommend them for future courses for myself and any of my team.

4 May 2023
Unprompted review
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Reply from British Safety Council

Thank you for your feedback Barbara

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 5 Diploma

I have just completed the Level 5 Diploma with British Safety Council and though I found it a challenge to complete at the same time as working full time it was both informative and rewarding. I want to thank my Tutor Derek Wilkinson for his excellent support throughout the whole process, who would always respond quickly to provide extra guidance where needed. Overall this was a very positive experience for me and I would recommend the British Safety Council to anyone wishing to complete the Diploma.

12 April 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great NVQ Training Experience with Britsafe

I am thrilled to share my exceptional experience with Britsafe, who have helped me achieve my NVQ level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety. The journey from start to finish was nothing short of a breeze, thanks to their professional and efficient team who provided unwavering support and guidance throughout.

Despite encountering a setback during my training due to redundancy, Britsafe enabled me to effortlessly transition to a new company and continue with my NVQ. Their adaptability and flexibility impressed me greatly, making my learning journey seamless and stress-free.

Overall, I cannot recommend Britsafe enough as a training provider. Their commitment to excellence is unparalleled, and I am excited to pursue further training with them in the future.

13 April 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

For the final Risk Assessment exam i…

For the final Risk Assessment exam i felt it was not clearly explained what was expected of you, the format has changed from when colleagues have completed the course so i felt a little unprepared. A note at the start stating this was an actual assessment and would form part of the assessment would be good to ensure you are in a quiet place and have put 2 hours aside, luckily i was at the point i got to this but others might find themselves in a loud office and hit start at 4.30pm not realising it is a marked assessment and not a practise.

3 February 2023

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