Health & safety management in health care level 3
£175.00
This health & safety management course is ideal for managers and supervisors in a health or social care setting.
Description
Accidents in the workplace cost UK businesses tens of billions of pounds each year in insurance premiums, replacing injured staff and litigation.
This e-learning course covers health and safety law, the hazards present in the workplace and how to implement effective and necessary controls. At the end of the course, learners will have the knowledge and skills required to effectively supervise staff, as well as the knowledge they need to go on to achieve a recognised qualification.
Areas Covered
- Introduction to health and safety
- Accidents, injuries and work-related health
- Legal aspects of health and safety
- Risk assessment (5×5 matrix)
- Hazardous substances (CoSHH)
- The workplace
- Using equipment safely
- Fire safety
- Ergonomics, manual handling and display screen equipment
- Measuring and monitoring performance
- The role of line managers and supervisors
Who is it for?
Supervisors or managers in health care, with health and safety duties or anyone looking to go on to achieve a level 3 health and safety qualification. The course may also be used as part of the on-programme element of the new apprenticeship standards, supporting the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into the workplace.
Requirements
No prior knowledge needed
Typical Duration & assessment
6-9 hours
Multi-choice questions