Health and Safety in a Care Setting
Covers legislation, hazards and safe working. Health and safety in a care setting online course.
Fully Accredited
CPD, IIRSM Approved
Course Description
Course Overview
This health and safety in a care setting online course covers legislation, responsibilities and systems of work for care homes. It also addresses common hazards, emergency procedures and staff welfare.
What You Will Learn
- Understand that a Care home is both a home for residents and a work environment
- Define the legislation involved in health and safety in this home and work environment
- Recognise both employer and employee responsibilities in regard to maintain health and safety
- Identify potential risks and illnesses that can affect the welfare of employees and residents
- Explain and understand risk assessments and other safety policies that the home will employ to ensure safety
Course Modules
Introduction
An overview of health and safety in a care setting, key definitions and why this training matters.
Responsibilities
Covers management and employee responsibilities for health and safety in care settings.
Systems
Explains how to develop and implement safe systems of work in care environments.
Accidents and Illness Part 1
Covers common workplace accidents and illnesses in care settings and how to respond.
Accidents and Illness Part 2
Further coverage of workplace injuries, illness prevention and reporting requirements.
Moving and Handling
Covers safe techniques for moving and handling people in care environments.
General Hazards: Fires, Gas and Electricity
Covers fire safety, gas and electrical hazards in care settings.
Aggression, Violence, Security and Stress
Covers dealing with aggression, violence, security threats and workplace stress.
Work Environment and Welfare
Covers the physical work environment and staff welfare requirements.
