This course explains to learners how following health and safety guidance will help keep them, their colleagues and those they care for safe. They will find out about the laws and policies that govern health and safety, as well as learning about the differences between a hazard and a risk, how to handle hazardous substances and how to work securely.
This course also looks at the dangers of slips, trips and falls and the effects of stress. By the end of this course, learners will have a good understanding of both their employer’s and their own responsibilities in relation to health and safety.
Mapped to the UK Core Skills Training Framework, the Care Certificate and the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care.
Health and Safety Awareness
£12.00Price
Duration
63 minutes
Who Is This Course Aimed At?
New and existing care workers and other practitioners working in the health and social care settings.What Will I Learn?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the law, policy and key terms for health and safety in the workplace
- Identify the hazards for slips, trips and falls and how to handle a fall situation
- Identify hazardous substances and recognise why they are harmful
- Explain the steps involved with complying to COSHH regulations
- Understand the different types of security measures at work and home
- Identify causes of stress and how they can be managed