Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Training Course

Our CPD-certified course provides essential health and safety training for the health and social care sector, supporting compliance and safer working environments. Ideal for care workers, team leaders and organisations, the course covers responsibilities, risk management and incident response.
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Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Overview

Our Health and Safety in Health and Social Care course is designed to help learners understand their responsibilities under current legislation and maintain safe working environments for both themselves and the people they support. The course breaks down the core elements of health and safety in care settings. It covers roles and responsibilities, recognising and managing risks and hazards, and the correct steps to take when incidents occur. With real-world examples and scenario-based learning, learners can confidently apply what they’ve learned to everyday practice.
Duration
50m
Number of Units
4
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Health & Social Care

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities for health, safety and welfare in the workplace
  • To gain an understanding of how risk assessments contribute to health and safety
  • To gain an understanding how to identify and control the risks from common hazards found in a health and social care setting
  • To gain an understanding of the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the setting
  • To gain an understanding of how to keep yourself safe at work

Training Units

Each unit in this course focuses on key areas of health and safety in care settings. From legal responsibilities to identifying risks and responding to incidents, learners will gain the knowledge needed to meet safety standards and protect both themselves and the people they support.

Roles and Responsibilities

10m

Understand who is responsible for safety in the workplace, what the law requires, and how these responsibilities apply in a care environment.

  • Responsibilities Under Health And Safety Law
  • The Health And Safety At Work Act
  • Reporting Injuries, Diseases And Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
  • Reducing Illness And Injury At Work

Risks & Hazards

10m

Learn the difference between hazards and risks, how to carry out risk assessments, and how to create safer workspaces by identifying potential dangers.

  • Understanding The Difference Between Hazards and Risks
  • Steps Of A Risk Assessment
  • Using A Risk Matrix
  • Hazard Identification In Care Settings
  • Preventative Measures

After an Incident

10m

Explore how to react when an incident happens, how to record what occurred, and how to review practices to reduce future risk.

  • Common Accidents In Care Environments
  • Responding To Incidents Promptly And Safely
  • Incident Reporting And Documentation
  • Relevant Policies And Procedures
  • Making Adjustments Following An Incident

Keeping Yourself Safe

10m

Explore what can affect your personal safety, especially when lone working.

  • What Can Put You at Risk
  • Preventing Violence and Reducing Risk
  • Stress and Associated Risk Factors
  • Communication

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