Health and Safety

What Will You Learn?

• Understand how to identify hazards including biological, chemical, ergonomic, and psychosocial risks in the workplace.
• Understand safely storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous substances according to proper procedures and regulations.
• Understand health and safety legislation, including relevant laws and regulations that govern workplace safety.
• Understand the principles and responsibilities of health and safety at work, including the role of employers and employees in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Understand manual handling techniques when lifting, transferring, or repositioning patients or items to prevent injury.
• Understand how to respond to emergencies and be familiar with fire safety regulations and procedures to handle fire-related incidents.
• Know how to promote psychological health and well-being, supporting the mental health of employees in the workplace.
• Understand health and safety responsibilities of employers, employees, and others on work premises, ensuring compliance and safe practices.
• Know that health and safety tasks must be carried out with special training, ensuring that staff are properly educated and skilled.
• Understand the different types of workplace accidents and illnesses, and how to manage or prevent them.
• Understand the key principles behind performing a risk assessment in the workplace to identify potential dangers and mitigate risks.
• Understand the procedures of RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations), ensuring that accidents and incidents are reported according to legal requirements.