Health & Safety Awareness for the Care Home Sector

Employers are responsible for providing a workplace which is safe and without risk to health including appropriate systems and methods for safe work activities.

Employees have a vital role to play in this equation. They need the correct knowledge, attitude and skills which demands appropriate training in the basics of health and safety as well as specific training for individual tasks.

Course Content

All bespoke courses can be tailored to business and individual needs and typically the content of the course will cover the following topics:

Health & Safety Legislation
Relevant documentation/policy
Common Hazards
Use of bedrails
Infection Control
Abuse
Violence/Agression
Fire
Manual Handling
COSHH
Hot Water/Hot Surfaces

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at all Managers and employees in the care sector and will provide an understanding of health and safety that will enable all staff to contribute to company health and safety management systems.

Course Duration

The course will be typically three to four hours or one full day depending on specific requirements and can be delivered on clients’ own site.

Certification

Delegates will be awarded a NorthgateArinso Employer Services certificate of attendance.

Health & Safety Awareness for the Care Home Sector

For more information on our Training Courses

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