Health & Safety
Understand your responsibilities and protocols around health and safety. This half-day course covers the law, risk assessments, accidents, RIDDOR, fire prevention and work-related stress.
About the course
A safer workplace starts with your team
This course gives care staff a working knowledge of health and safety: what the law requires, how to assess and report risks, and what to do when accidents or sudden illness happen. By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Explain what health and safety covers and why care settings differ
- Outline the duties of employers and of every worker
- Carry out and record a risk assessment, and report hazards
- Apply safe moving and handling, and check lifting equipment
- Handle hazardous substances, sharps and protective equipment safely
- Manage water temperature, electrical and premises risks
- Prevent fire and know the evacuation arrangements
- Respond to accidents, falls and sudden illness
- Identify what must be reported, and by which route
- Recognise work-related stress and manage personal safety
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Nine areas build a complete picture of workplace health and safety, from the law and risk assessment to fire safety, first aid, reporting and stress.
What Health and Safety Means in Care
- Staff, residents, visitors and contractors
- The national picture and where care sits in it
- Why the law looks the way it does
The Law and Who Is Responsible
- Employer duties and worker duties
- The regulations underneath
- Care regulation, penalties and due diligence
Risk Assessment in Practice
- Hazard, risk and near miss
- The five steps and the order of control
- Recording, individual assessments and reporting
Moving, Handling and Equipment
- Avoid, assess and reduce
- Guideline weights and safe techniques
- Hoists, slings, beds and equipment checks
Hazardous Substances, Sharps and Infection
- What the substance rules cover
- Assessing, controlling and safe storage
- Sharps, and protective equipment
Safe Premises and Fire Safety
- Legionella, scalding and mixing valves
- Slips, trips and electrical safety
- Fire prevention, assessment and evacuation
Accidents, Sudden Illness and First Aid
- Common accidents and falls
- Sudden illness and the care plan
- First aid arrangements and what to do
Reporting: RIDDOR, CQC and Records
- Three reporting routes
- What must be reported, and when
- Writing an accurate record
Stress, Wellbeing and Personal Safety
- Work-related stress and the six standards
- Noticing the signs, and what helps
- Lone working, violence and aggression
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Teams booking this course often pair it with these subjects. All are delivered on-site, and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your care home or workplace, anywhere in the UK. We come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Health & Safety course?
It runs as a half day (3 hours) course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes, every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every two years.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below. We reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit. Just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care settings, schools & nurseries, offices & workplaces, hospitality, retail & warehouses. If your sector isn’t listed, ask and we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Health & Safety training to your care home
Delivered on-site at your service or virtually. This theory-based course works both ways, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our mandatory training range. Also explore clinical training and first aid courses.