About this course

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At induction level, employees should understand the responsibilities of themselves and others, with consideration to fire safety, managing stress and sitting comfortably at a workstation.

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This course covers these areas and also looks at how to move and assist safely, how to handle any hazardous substances and how to respond to accidents and sudden illnesses.

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If you work in health or social care, this course will give you the basic understanding of health and safety that you will need to confidently do your job.

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You will automatically get a course certificate on course completion – with your name, the CPD hours, the date and learning objectives.

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Audience

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This induction course is intended for all staff who work in the health and social care workforce.

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Although this course forms part of an induction programme for new starters, it is also intended for all practitioners who want to improve their knowledge and continue their professional development.

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Objectives

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Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll have a knowledge of:

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• Key policy and legislation relating to health and safety in your work setting/situation

• The main health and safety responsibilities of you, your manager and the individuals you support

• Where and from whom additional support and information relating to health and safety can be accessed

• How to record and report issues

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4 reviews for Health and Safety – for Health and Social Care

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• I really liked it. It was good as I learnt thinks I never knew before. I was fully engaged and found it very interesting and I am sure it will assist me in my line of work, thank you.

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• Excellent course – very informative. Delivered in a simple and clear language that was easy to understand.

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• Concise and clear. Brilliant Excellent self-explanatory course.

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• I found this course very interesting. Thanks. An insight into an area I now know I knew little about.