HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

Global Safety Academy (GSA)

Legal Entity: Skill Up LLC
Trading Name: Global Safety Academy (GSA)
Company Number: 0450466060
Registered Address: 971 US Highway 202N, Ste N, Branchburg, NJ 08876, USA
Contact: [email protected]
Website: https://globalsafetyacademy.net 

1. Purpose of This Policy

Global Safety Academy (GSA), operated by Skill Up LLC, is committed to ensuring that all learners engaging with our training content understand fundamental principles of health, safety, and risk awareness.

This policy defines our approach to:

  • Safe delivery of digital learning content
  • Risk awareness in training environments
  • Responsibility limitations in applied workplace settings
  • Alignment with global health and safety best practices

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All online learners
  • Corporate training clients
  • Internal staff and contractors
  • All digital training content delivered via the LMS

It applies strictly to digital training environments and does not govern physical workplaces.

3. Nature of Training Delivery

Global Safety Academy provides theoretical and educational training content only.

We do not:

  • Operate physical training sites
  • Supervise real-world workplace activities
  • Provide on-site safety supervision
  • Act as a regulatory enforcement authority

All training is intended for educational and professional development purposes only.

4. Learner Responsibility

Learners are responsible for:

  • Applying knowledge appropriately in real-world environments
  • Following their employer’s workplace health and safety procedures
  • Complying with applicable local laws and regulations
  • Using reasonable judgment when applying training content

Completion of training does not replace workplace-specific safety induction or supervision.

5. Risk Awareness in Learning Content

Some courses may include content related to:

  • Workplace hazards
  • Emergency procedures
  • Equipment handling
  • Industry-specific safety risks

All such content is provided for educational understanding only and should be applied only under appropriate supervision and workplace policies.

6. Employer Responsibility (Corporate Learners)

Where training is provided to employees through corporate accounts:

  • Employers remain responsible for workplace safety compliance
  • Employers must ensure proper supervision and implementation of safety procedures
  • GSA does not assume employer legal duties or operational responsibility

7. No Physical Supervision or Duty of Care Extension

As an online training provider:

  • We do not supervise learners in real-time environments
  • We do not assume responsibility for workplace incidents
  • We do not provide operational safety oversight

Our duty of care is limited to safe delivery of digital learning content only.

8. Platform Safety and Digital Environment

We take reasonable steps to ensure:

  • Secure LMS access
  • Safe digital environment for learning
  • Protection from unauthorised access or misuse
  • Reliable delivery of training materials

However, users are responsible for maintaining:

  • Secure personal devices
  • Safe internet usage practices
  • Proper account security

9. Incident Reporting (Platform Issues Only)

Any issues related to:

  • Platform safety
  • Technical hazards (system errors, access issues)
  • Security concerns

should be reported to:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Skill Up LLC, 971 US Highway 202N, Ste N, Branchburg, NJ 08876, USA

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • We are not responsible for workplace accidents or incidents
  • We do not guarantee real-world safety outcomes
  • We are not liable for misuse of training content
  • We are not responsible for decisions made based on training application

Training is provided for educational purposes only.

11. Compliance Alignment

Our training content is developed in alignment with general principles from:

  • US occupational safety frameworks (OSHA-aligned principles where relevant)
  • EU workplace safety best practices
  • UK Health and Safety Executive guidance principles
  • International industry standards

However, compliance obligations remain the responsibility of the learner and/or employer.

12. Accessibility and Safe Learning Environment

We are committed to providing:

  • Accessible digital learning experiences
  • Clear and understandable training materials
  • Inclusive learning environments
  • Support for learners where reasonably required

13. Emergency Situations Disclaimer

GSA training content may include emergency procedures; however:

  • We do not provide real-time emergency response services
  • Learners must follow local emergency services and workplace protocols
  • Training does not replace certified emergency instruction

14. Policy Review

This policy is reviewed regularly to ensure continued alignment with:

  • Legal expectations
  • Industry best practices
  • Platform updates
  • User safety considerations

15. Contact Information

Skill Up LLC (Global Safety Academy)
971 US Highway 202N, Ste N
Branchburg, NJ 08876, USA

Email: [email protected]