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REF LW01

The lone working guide 2hrs

Elements of competence

Skills for Care units

1.4 Risk Assessment

3.7 Security 

NVQ Links to Core units

HSC 21/23/24  31/32/33/35  41/43/45

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)

Who this unit is aimed at

 

The unit is designed to be generally applicable across the whole of the sector, however, the programme may need to be adapted 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.
  • Identify the hazards associated with the work and carrying it out unaccompanied
  • Assess the risks associated with the work and decide on the safe working arrangements to control these risks
  • Record the findings of the assessment
  • Implement the safe working arrangements
  • Monitor and review the safe working arrangements
  • 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

  • Summary and introduction
  • The HASAWA (1974)duties of employees and employers
  • Use of the accident book and its purposes in accident prevention, RIDDOR (95) (Reporting of injuries and disease and dangerous occurrence regulations.),
  • The “six pack” of E.C. Regulations 1992
  • Site Specific concerns and Lone working
  • Identify the hazards associated with the work and carrying it out unaccompanied
  • Assess the risks associated with the work and decide on the safe working arrangements to control the risks
  • Implement the safe working arrangements
  • Monitor and review the safe working arrangements

·        The policy of the care provider   

 

 

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

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