Course: Health and Safety Including Risk Incident Reporting Training
Description
Please be aware that this course is included in Online 1-9.
The goals and outcomes of this course are to further your understanding of Health and Safety along two strands.
This course is accompanied by Audio.
The first is Health and Safety legislation and the second is your role and the role of others in relation to Health and Safety within the workplace.
The contents will cover the following areas:
- Introduction to the Health and Safety training session.
- Legislation roles and responsibilities.
Health and Safety Executive regulations.
- Guidance notes and codes of practice.
- Management of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Risk assessment (including risk reporting).
- Bullying and harassment by members of staff.
- Safe working practice. (Latex allergy, needle stick injuries/ sharp injury's, buying of new equipment).
Course Contents:
- Health and Safety Introduction
- Legislation and Governing Bodies
- Guidance, ACOPS and Regulations
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (COSHH)
- Asbestos
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
- Local Authorities and HSE Inspectors
- Employer's and Employee's Responsibilities
- Avoiding Danger in the Healthcare Workplace
- Workplace Hazards
- Employee Safety Representative
- Creating a Positive Health and Safety Culture
- Risk Assessments
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
- Surveys and Statistics
- Additional Sources of Health and Safety Information
Content
Course overview
This course develops understanding of health and safety in the workplace, focusing on key legislation, regulations and the responsibilities of employers and employees. It covers important topics including risk assessment and reporting, safe working practices, and managing hazards such as sharps injuries and latex allergies. Wider workplace issues such as bullying, harassment and safe equipment use are also covered by this course.
This course includes audio and videos.
Course contents
- Health and Safety Introduction
- Legislation and Governing Bodies
- Guidance, ACOPS and Regulations
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (COSHH)
- Asbestos
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
- Local Authorities and HSE Inspectors
- Employer's and Employee's Responsibilities
- Avoiding Danger in the Healthcare Workplace
- Workplace Hazards
- Employee Safety Representative
- Creating a Positive Health and Safety Culture
- Risk Assessments
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
- Surveys and Statistics
- Additional Sources of Health and Safety Information
Who should enroll?
- Care workers and support workers
- Nurses, healthcare assistants and clinical staff
- Domiciliary workers
- Social workers and community support staff
- Managers, supervisors and team leaders
- Administrative staff in care or healthcare settings
- Facilities, cleaning and maintenance staff
- Volunteers working in care
This course is for anyone who needs to comply with and understand their role in maintaining a safe working environment as per legislation.
Certification/Learning Outcomes
A printable digital certificate is issued upon completing the module(s) and the end of section quizzes. On completing this course, you will:
- Understand health and safety legislation and workplace regulations
- Know the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining safety
- Carry out effective workplace risk assessments and reporting
- Apply safe working practices to reduce workplace incidents
- Identify and respond to issues such as bullying, harassment and unsafe practices
- Understand the procedures for managing specific risks, such as sharps injuries and latex allergies
- Help to uphold a safe and compliant working environment
£12.95
Course Info
| Has Audio | : | Yes |
| Modules | : | 1 |
| Lectures | : | 31 |
| CPD Hours | : | 0.50 |