Health & Safety
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Learning Aims and Outcomes
Course Title: Health and Safety Awareness
Course length – 3 hours
Maximum number to attend - 15
This course is aimed at all staff in health and social care.
At the end of the training session, there is a short written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.
Learning Outcome | Assessment Criteria |
Introduction - Health and Safety and Legislation | · Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health and social work setting. (13.1a) · Describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer. (13.b) · Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of: o Self o The employer or manager o Others in the work setting (13.1c) · List tasks relating to health and safety that should not be carried out without special training. (13.1d) · Explain how to access additional support and information relating to health and safety. (13.1e) · Describe different types of accidents and sudden illness that may occur in their own work setting. (13.1f) |
Risk Assessment | · Explain why it is important to assess the health and safety risks posed by particular work setting, situations or activities. (13.2a) · Describe how and when to report health and safety risks that they have identified. (13.2b) |
Move and Assist Safely | · Identify key pieces of legislation that relate to moving and assisting. (13.3a) · List tasks relating to moving and assisting that they are not allowed to carry out until they are competent. (13.3b) |
Accidents and Incidents | · List the different types of accidents and sudden illness that may occur in the course of their work. (13.4a) · Describe the procedures to be followed if an accident or sudden illness should occur. (13.4b) · List the emergency first aid actions they are and are not allowed to carry out. (13.4c) |
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Do you bring equipment?
We bring all required equipment with us
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How long do certificates last
Please See the Individual courses, on how long certificates last
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Do your trainers come to us?
Our Trainers can provide training at your venue. Or you can come to our fully equipped training rooms.