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The simple answer is Yes it is.
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (Part 1 Section 2 (2)) compels employers with the following duty:

the provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees - 
 
What is Mandatory H&S Training?
Mandatory Health and Safety training is any Health and Safety training that is a legal requirement in the workplace. For example, all workers are legally required to undertake Fire Awareness Training. By providing employees with mandatory Health and Safety training, your business remains compliant with its legal obligation. 
 
Whereby Statutory training is where a statutory body has dictated that an organisation must provide training based on legislation..
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​Mandatory Health and Safety training is broken down into two main types:

✅ General Health and Safety Training (Essential Training) – All employers have a legal obligation to educate their employees in health and safety matters, for example: Fire Safety Awareness, Health and Safety Awareness, Manual Handling etc..

✅ Job-specific Health and Safety Training – This refers to work-related activities that must be carried out in accordance with the current legislation. These are specific tasks or activities, for example: Working at heights, Display Screen Equipment (DSE) etc..

If you’re unsure of which Health and Safety training you need to remain legally compliant, get in touch with a for support and advice.
 
By using a dedicated Health and Safety eLearning facility, such as the one we provide to our clients, it ensures business that their employees are trained efficiently, whilst maintaining the high level of quality that is required to fulfil legal requirements.