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Health & Safety at Work
Duration 1 day
Course Overview
Central Training's Health & Safety at Work course is designed to equip delegates with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to understand and apply key health and safety principles within the health and social care sector. The trainer will explore the practical knowledge and skills needed to identify, assess and manage health and safety risks in a care environment, ensuring both staff and service users are protected.
Learning Outcomes
This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:Identify key health and safety issues Understand relevant legislation, guidelines, and responsibilitiesConduct and contribute to effective risk assessmentsRecognise risks and hazards Apply safe working practices and follow proceduresImplement controls to reduce occupational health and safety risks
Methods of Delivery
This course is very interactive so participation is shared between the trainer and the delegates. Course handouts are used to reference; there is also a PowerPoint presentation, activities, group exercises, displays and demonstrations.
- Course Content
- Audience
- Training Considerations
- Certification
- Related Courses
Course Content
- Legislation and individual responsibilities
- Risk assessment principles and application
- Common risks and hazards faced by carers and clients
- The importance of safe systems of work, procedures, and rules
- Occupational health and safety hazards and control measures
- Strategies for reducing and managing health and safety risks
Target Audience
Frontline staff in the health, housing or social care sectors.
Training Considerations
Delegates should consult their workplace's Health & Safety Officer to be briefed on any issues specific to their workplace, which they require guidance on.
Certification
Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.
Related Courses
Health and Safety Level 3
Health & Safety and Fire Awareness
COSHH
IOSH - Managing Safely
Emergency First Aid at Work
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