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Food Hygiene Basics
The 4 Cs of food hygiene, handwashing and safe temperatures, explained simply.
⏱ 30 min📘 5 lessons🎓 Certificate
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Fire safety
Fire Safety Basics
How fires start, what to do if the alarm sounds, and keeping escape routes clear.
⏱ 20 min📘 4 lessons🎓 Certificate
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Health & safety
Safe Lifting in 15 Minutes
The quick checks and posture that protect your back when lifting at work.
⏱ 15 min📘 3 lessons🎓 Certificate
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AI Basics: Your First Steps
What AI tools can do for you and how to write your first useful prompt.
⏱ 25 min📘 5 lessons🎓 Certificate
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