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REF HAS02

An introduction to Health and Safety CIEH Certificate 6hrs

Elements of competence

Skills for care induction references

1.4 Risk Assessment

3.1 Health and safety

3.7 Security

Links to NVQ Core units

HSC21/31/41

HSC 22/32/42

HSC 24/35/45 

Summary

 

The purpose of this session is to provide training for staff in compliance with the requirement laid down in the care Standards Act 2000 and the Health and Safety at work act (1974) to CIEH standards

Who this unit is aimed at

 

The unit is designed to be generally applicable across the whole of the sector, and for Community care support workers who are lone working. 

Proposed Candidate Outcomes

The worker must be able to:

 
  • Be aware of their responsibilities to identify health and safety risks in the environment.
  • Know what to do if electricity, gas or water needs to be turned off in an emergency.
  • Understand the importance of safe storage and disposal of substances, which are harmful to health.
  • Be aware of security measures in the                  workplace.

How many candidates may attend?

This training is not limited in candidate numbers. However, the dynamics of groups defines that the ideal group size is 10

 

Place in the NVQ framework

1.       CU1.1 Monitor and maintain the safety and security of the work environment

2.       CU1.2 Promote standards of health and safety in working practice

 

Specific content

·        Health and Safety at Work -The Background, Health and Safety Legislation

·        Accidents and Ill Health - Prevention of Accidents and Ill Health, Risk Assessment

  • First Aid at Work, Personal Protective Equipment

·        Safety in the Workplace - Health, Safety and Welfare, Work Equipment, Electricity, Fire Prevention

·        Occupational Health- Health Hazards, Hazardous Substances, Ergonomics and Workstation Design, Manual Handling, Noise

   

 

Other relevant information 

 

1.       For registered nurses who wish to incorporate this training into your PREP portfolio’s, you should carry out practice reflection and attach subsequent evidence from this training  

  1. Certificates are issued for each candidate and are valid for a maximum of 1 year
  2. A host certificate will also be issued for presentation on your Notice Board 
  3. A candidate assessment is available (Word 2000) for post training audit
  4. A multiple choice questionnaire may be required if you wish to receive certificates from the Chartered institute of environmental health (these certificates are NOT included in the cost of this course)

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