This Health & Safety module delivers key underpinning knowledge to healthcare worker which can be used towards achieving the care certificate.
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at all staff throughout the health and social care sector, in particular
New starters to the organisation
Existing staff as a refresher
Course Content
Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1999
Category of Hazards and Risk Hierarchy
Responsibilities of Employer and Employee
Accident statistics
Causes of accidents, Prevention & Reporting
Definition of hazardous substances
COSHH risk assessments
Overall risk and exposure
Types of warning signs
General risks and precautions
Biological risks and precautions
Fire Safety Awareness
Medication Handling
Stress
Manual Handling Overview
Bio-Mechanics & Ergonomics
Moving & Handling Plans & Assessments
Ability Testing
Lifting Techniques
LITE Assessments
Simple Handling Equipment
Mechanical Aids
Controversial Techniques
Objectives Content
Understand their own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting
Understand Risk Assessment
Move and assist safely
Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness
Understand medication and healthcare tasks
Handle hazardous substances
Promote fire safety
Work securely
Manage stress
This activity has been accredited by The CPD Standards office and equates to 3 hours of CPD.
How our Customers rate us:
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Liz Drew
2 weeks ago
Course was really well delivered and pitched at the right level for experienced participants. Louise made it interesting and relevant to us from all areas of health. It's one of the best courses I've attended for a long time.
Joann Davis
3 months ago
A really good and informative day
onyinye akilo
4 months ago
It was a fun and interactive session
Hortense marcele Ngangmo
4 months ago
Great, well organised, I love the activities
Abisola Ajiboye
4 months ago
A very comprehensive training
Babatunde Akinsuyi
4 months ago
Awesome, tutor was very good
Franca Osaghae
4 months ago
The tutoring was impactful,really learnt new things on training
Georgetta Coker
5 months ago
Very informative course leaders, thank you for the experience. I loved this training, very engaging and good vibes all round.