Suicide and the workplace, Introduction to BS 30480:2025

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Suicide and the workplace, Introduction to BS 30480:2025

Level Understanding Duration 1 hour

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Warning: Some of the content or terms discussed in this training may be emotionally difficult, particularly for those who have experienced loss or been personally affected. Please take care of yourself as you engage with the material, and access support as needed.

This short awareness course introduces the purpose and context of BS 30480, the UK’s first workplace standard addressing suicide prevention and support. The course explores why it was developed, who it is intended for, and how it can support organizations in fostering safer, more compassionate workplace environments.

You will also learn about the impact of suicide within workplace communities, how to use appropriate and sensitive language when discussing the topic, and how to challenge common myths and misconceptions. The course highlights the role organizations and individuals can play in reducing stigma, encouraging open conversations, and supporting those affected.

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BSI’s on-demand courses are market-leading and available 24/7. Developed by top subject matter experts, they contain the same high-quality content you will find in our tutor-led training, but with the added benefit of being able to learn at your own pace and at any time.

How will you benefit?

This course will help you to:

Understand the purpose of BS 30480 and why it is important for your organization
Build confidence in using appropriate, respectful language when discussing suicide
Increase your awareness of common myths and misconceptions, enabling you to challenge stigma effectively
Recognise the role you and your organization can play in creating a supportive and compassionate workplace
Gain insight into how BS 30480 can guide organizational approaches to suicide awareness, prevention, and support
Contribute to a workplace culture that encourages openness, understanding, and early help-seeking

By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Identify why BS 30480 was developed
- Recognize why BS 30480 is important to your organization
- Identify appropriate language to use and avoid, when discussing suicide
- List common myths and misconceptions about suicide
- This course is relevant to all individuals within any organization.
- On completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI training course certificate.
BS 30480:2025 provides organizations with a practical, principles-based framework to plan for, respond to, and support people when suicide impacts their workplace.

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