Course Aims

To provide essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements within the workplace. To provide underpinning knowledge to enable learners to work safely, act responsibly and prevent accidents occurring. To promote the safety of individuals who are cared for within the work setting.

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss employer and employee roles and responsibilities associated with health and safety in social care settings.
• Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to health and safety.
• Identify why accidents can happen.
• List a range of different health and safety issues and describe ways in which their risk can be reduced.
• Discuss the importance of following policies and procedures related to health and safety.
• Understand the need to recognise and manage stress.
• Recognise early signs of aggression and identify ways to deal with it.