Health and Safety

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About the course

Health and safety are fundamental aspects of care work, protecting both care professionals and clients. This comprehensive Health and Safety course covers key topics such as risk assessment, infection control, fire safety, manual handling, and more. It provides care workers with the knowledge and skills to identify hazards, prevent accidents, and respond effectively to emergencies, ensuring a safe environment for everyone.

What will you learn

  • Health and Safety Fundamentals: Learn about key concepts, laws, and regulations governing health and safety in care settings.
  • Risk Assessment: Understand how to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement control measures to reduce risks.
  • Infection Control: Gain knowledge on how to minimize the spread of infections through proper hygiene and sanitation practices.
  • Manual Handling: Learn safe techniques for lifting, moving, and handling to prevent injuries to yourself and those in your care.
  • Emergency Response: Be prepared to handle emergencies, including fire safety and first aid basics.

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References

References:

  1. Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (1974). Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA). Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents
  2. Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (1999). Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3242/contents/made
  3. Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2023). Risk Assessment Overview. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/risk/
  4. Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2021). Work-related Illness and Injury Statistics in the UK. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/
  5. Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2013). Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/
  6. World Health Organization (WHO). (2023). Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings. Available at: https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/hand-hygiene/
  7. Public Health England (PHE). (2022). Needlestick and Sharps Injuries Report. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/needlestick-injuries
  8. Food Standards Agency (FSA). (2023). Food Hygiene in Care Settings. Available at: https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/food-hygiene-in-care-settings
  9. Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2013). RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) 2013. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/
  10. Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2020). Statistics on Slips, Trips, and Falls in Health and Social Care. Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/
  11. National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). (2022). Fire Safety in Care Homes. Available at: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk
  12. Mental Health Foundation. (2022). Work-related Mental Health Statistics. Available at: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/statistics
  13. Skills for Care. (2021). Infection Prevention and Control: Good Practice Guide. Available at: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/resources
  14. Skills for Care. (2022). Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Social Care. Available at: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/resources

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