Health & Safety Awareness

Course Information

This course is for employees working with in the care home environment, managers, and carers

Course Objectives /Aims & Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes:
  • Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace
  • Identify the hazards and risks related to the workplace
  • Understand workplace health and safety procedures
Aims & Objectives; delegates will be able to
  • State Legislation relating to Health & Safety
  • List common hazards within a Social Care Environment
  • Describe appropriate controls
  • Name workplace procedures that reduce risk

Course Outline

  • Introduction to Health & Safety
  • Workplace Hazards and Risks
  • Workplace Conditions
  • Workplace Procedures

Mode of Delivery

  • Presentation
  • Group work
  • Question and Answers

Benefits Perceived by Participants

  • HSC22, 32, 223, 243, 245, 246
  • Basic Health & Safety Awareness for their own safety and of their colleagues

Intended for

  • Everyone entering the workplace for the first time, either as part of a work experience programme or at the start of employment, and those starting a new job, as part of their induction programme.

Pre-course Requirements

  • None

Course Duration

  • 3 hrs

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