Health and Safety for Healthcare Workers
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
It is impossible to remove every risk in more predictable environments let alone healthcare settings, so it remains the duty of the employers and responsibility of the employees to ensure they are well informed. This Health and Safety for Healthcare Workers course is designed especially for health and social care providers. The course imparts practical advice on risk assessment, management and regulation in line with the latest UK legislation.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
It is impossible to remove every risk in more predictable environments let alone healthcare settings, so it remains the duty of the employers and responsibility of the employees to ensure they are well informed. This Health and Safety for Healthcare Workers course is designed especially for health and social care providers. The course imparts practical advice on risk assessment, management and regulation in line with the latest UK legislation.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
It is impossible to remove every risk in more predictable environments let alone healthcare settings, so it remains the duty of the employers and responsibility of the employees to ensure they are well informed. This Health and Safety for Healthcare Workers course is designed especially for health and social care providers. The course imparts practical advice on risk assessment, management and regulation in line with the latest UK legislation.
Objectives
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
Better understand health and safety legislation
Gain an overview of potential hazards associated with RIDDOR and COSHH
Be knowledgeable about fire prevention including equipment evacuation and escape routes
Gain greater awareness of the risks and control of infections
Exercise correct lifting and carrying techniques
Understand principles of information governance and complaint handling
Topics
Legislation and the various associated acts
RIDDOR and COSHH
Recording and reporting
Fire prevention, equipment and evacuation
Infection control
Moving and handling
Lone workers
Aggression control
Information governance
Handling complaints