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Introduction to Health and Safety in Caregiving
Caregivers and their patients may face occupational risks that include psychosocial, ergonomic, chemical and biological hazards. This health and safety course outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees in workplaces like care homes and explains how to identify, manage and control risks. We also discuss the UK’s legal approach to first aid, fire safety and stress management. Sign up to train as a professional caregiver.
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Introduction to Health and Safety in Caregiving
This free online course explains how care workers can manage risk and comply with the UK’s health and safety policies.
Caregivers and their patients may face occupational risks that include psychosocial, ergonomic, chemical and biological hazards. This health and safety course outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees in workplaces like care homes and explains how to identify, manage and control risks. We also discuss the UK’s legal approach to first aid, fire safety and stress management. Sign up to train as a professional caregiver.
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5 Lessons
Fundamentals of Health and Safety
This module will examine health and safety policies in the UK. We will highlight the three recognised levels of first aid training and the five elements of risk assessment. Learn to deal with the risks of hazardous substances and emergency fires. We will also consider fire safety laws and regulations relevant to moving and handling risk in the UK.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Health and Safety, Risk Management, and Stress Management
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3.Legislation Regarding Fire Safety
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4.Moving and Handling, LOLER and RIDDOR
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5.Lesson Summary
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Course assessment
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