This course will provide delegates with knowledge of a broad coverage of health and safety legislation and how this impacts on the healthcare and social care environment. Delegates will also learn the skills to undertake general risk assessments in the care setting.
This course includes:
- RIDDOR Reporting process
- Applicable legislation and ‘codes of practice’ pertinent to the care sector
- Specific skills & knowledge required to conduct risk assessments and identify risk control measures in the care setting
- Record keeping and documenting risk assessment findings
- An overview of accident/incident investigation
- Processes for effective health surveillance of colleagues
