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June 03, 2025 Safety News

Beacon Online University On-Demand Safety Training

Beacon Online University offers 100+ free online safety courses to help employers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut create safer workplaces. This powerful learning platform is exclusively available at no cost to Beacon Mutual policyholders.

Whether you’re onboarding new hires, meeting OSHA requirements, or building a culture of safety, Beacon Online University gives you the tools and training you need—without the price tag. The online campus allows employees to learn the latest safety information by offering courses for all types of workplace risks.

Besides receiving up-to-date safety information and training to reduce workplace injuries, benefits of the online classes include not having to travel, no material costs, and you can access the safety training 24/7. 

What's included in Beacon's Online University:

Beacon Mutual policyholders get instant access to a robust catalog of training content tailored to high-risk industries and common workplace hazards. These courses are designed to educate workers, reinforce safety practices, and reduce the risk of injuries on the job.

Explore some of the offered on-demand, online categories and courses (this is just a sample of the 100+ offered courses)!

  • Business Skills - Managing Stress in Uncertain Times, De-Escalation for Public-Facing Employees, Writing Clear Incident Reports
  • Campus Safety - Bloodborne Pathogens for Campus Law Enforcement and School Bus Safety: Safe Bus Operation
  • Child Safety - Campus Aquatics Safety
  • Driver Safety - Aggressive Driving & Road Rage, Driving with Distractions, Defensive Driving
  • Emergency Preparedness - Emergency Preparedness & Response (numerous emergency situations)
  • Employment Liability - Harassment Prevention for Employees, HIPAA Rules & Compliance
  • Health & Safety - Accident Incident Investigation, Active Shooter and Workplace Violence Response, Ladder Safety, Basic Construction Safety
  • Higher Education - De-Escalation for Higher Education, Active Shooter and Workplace Violence Response (Higher Ed)
  • Human Capital - 8 Tips for Working from Home
  • Law Enforcement - Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls for Law Enforcement Officers, Anti-Bias Policing: Part 1 and Part 2

View the full Beacon Online University course catalog here.

Benefits of Using Beacon Online University

This platform was built with employers in mind. Whether you're managing safety training for a small team or an entire workforce, Beacon Online University simplifies the process and helps you stay organized and compliant. Here's what sets it apart.

  • Free for Beacon policyholders
  • Mobile-friendly access from any device
  • Completion tracking & certificates for documentation
  • Admin dashboard for assigning and managing courses
  • Designed for industries including manufacturing, healthcare, construction, hospitality, retail, and more

How to maximize your training program:

Support Safer Workplaces in Southern New England

Whether you're operating in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut, Beacon Online University helps your business deliver consistent, impactful safety training that protects your employees—and your bottom line. And the best part? It's completely free for Beacon Mutual policyholders. If you are a Beacon policyholder, you can start using Beacon Online University today!

For more information on the Beacon Online University or employee safety training, contact safety@beaconmutual.com or call 401-825-2667.

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