EDA Workplace Essentials

EDA Workplace Essentials: a programme of must-do training courses

Introducing the EDA Workplace Essentials online training courses to help EDA businesses meet workplace standards.

EDA Workplace Essentials covers the required training you and your colleagues need to complete (probably annually) to ensure a safer working environment, minimise risks, and avoid potential legal headaches.

EDA Workplace Essentials is available within The Academy, the Association’s e-learning portal.

  • Free training that businesses would typically pay for
  • Content is tailored specifically for EDA businesses
  • Courses available on demand, no pre-booking required
  • Quick and convenient: study online, with the courses taking c. 30 – 40 minutes
  • Take the quiz at the end to test your learning
  • Download a personalised certificate as proof of course completion

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Manual Handling Awareness

Manual Handling Awareness is the first in our series of online courses in our new EDA Workplace Essentials programme which is available within The EDA Academy, our e-learning portal.

This course covers:

  • Why manual handling is important
  • The legal responsibilities and regulations
  • Safe working practices
  • Risk filters
  • Risk assessment
  • The types of injury caused by poor manual handling
  • Techniques for safe lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling
  • Tips to reduce strain and prevent injuries
EDA Wholesaler feedback on Manual Handling Awareness Course

“I highly recommend this Manual Handling Course for businesses and professionals looking to enhance safety practices and improve overall workplace effectiveness.”

“This course is tailored to the specific challenges and requirements faced by employees handling electrical products. The EDA’s commitment to high standards and professional development makes this training highly credible and practical.”

“By completing this course, individuals gain a thorough understanding of safe handling techniques, helping to reduce workplace injuries, improve operational efficiency, and comply with health and safety regulations. The course also promotes a strong safety culture, ensuring that employees work confidently and responsibly, benefiting both themselves and their organization.”

EDA Manufacturer feedback on Manual Handling Awareness Course

“The EDA course is very impressive, in terms of simplicity to follow and covering all the requirements of manual handling, it does just that”, Lucy Jarvis, Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment Manager at Cembre Ltd.

Sexual Harassment and the Preventative Duty for Managers and Business Owners

Sexual Harassment and the Preventative Duty for Managers and Business Owners is the the second in our series of online courses in our new EDA Workplace Essentials programme which is available within The EDA Academy, our e-learning portal.

Managers and business owners must complete the Sexual Harassment and the Preventative Duty for Managers and Business Owners course to meet the new Equality Act 2010 duty, effective from 26 October 2024. Under this law, Employment Tribunals can increase compensation awards by up to 25% if an employer is found to have failed in their duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, compounding serious injury-to-feelings awards, which can reach £60,700 in the most severe cases, and risk unlimited compensation liability, potential enforcement action, and lasting damage to morale, reputation, and staff wellbeing.

In sectors like electrical wholesale and manufacturing, where the stakes are high, this training offers essential practical guidance and template documents to proactively safeguard employees and fortify a culture of respect and compliance.

The course covers:

  • What sexual harassment is
  • The requirements of “The preventative duty”
  • What sexual harassment looks like in the workplace
  • What you need to do to comply with the duty
  • What should be in a sexual harassment policy
  • How to create a risk assessment
  • How to handle sexual harassment complaints
EDA Wholesaler feedback on Sexual Harassment and the Preventative Duty for Managers and Business Owners

“Thanks to the EDA team for putting together such an informative training programme. The changes to the legislation set a clear duty of care to protect all staff from Sexual Harassment at work, not just from other employees but also from others including customers, suppliers, delivery drivers etc.

“The penalties for not doing so are huge. Everyone needs to understand and act on these changes. The course gives clear guidance on both how to protect staff from unwelcome harassment and how to protect the company in case an issue does occur – essential viewing for all.”

Paul Jenner
Chief Executive Officer  
The IBA Buying Group Ltd.

Anti-bullying, Harassment (including Sexual Harassment) and Victimisation: course for employees

In this course we have covered the key aspects of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and victimisation in the workplace.

Everyone has the right to work in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. Recognising inappropriate behaviour, speaking up, and following your organisation’s policies are all essential steps to protect yourself and others.

Micro-behaviours, teasing, and subtle forms of discrimination can also have a serious impact over time. By staying aware, challenging colleagues, and using the reporting processes available, you help create a culture where respect and accountability are the norm.

This course covers:
  • What bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and victimisation are.
  • The difference between bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and victimisation.
  • The legislation surrounding bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and victimisation.
  • What teasing, banter and micro behaviours are.
  • What to do if you are experiencing bullying, harassment, sexual harassment or victimisation at work.
  • How to create a more inclusive and respectful working environment.

New courses coming soon:

  • How to protect your data
  • Equality and diversity
  • Online security fundamentals
  • Lone working

The EDA is developing these training courses specifically for Member and Affiliate businesses. If you have a request to add a topic to the series our Head of Education and Training, Tracy Hewett, would like to hear from you.

EDA Workplace Essentials
How to find EDA Workplace Essentials training courses
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  1. Log into The EDA Academy, our e-learning portal.
  2. Click on Find Courses on the right hand side of your screen.
  3. Under the Category section on the left of your screen click on Workplace Essentials.
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