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Care Certificate (Part 13) - Health and Safety

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This chapter provides an overview of health and safety legislation relevant to workplace environments, particularly in health and social care settings. It details key laws and regulations that protect the wellbeing of employees and individuals receiving care.

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Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Understand the significance of health and safety legislation in the workplace.
  • Identify key health and safety laws relevant to health and social care, such as the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and RIDDOR 2013.
  • Recognize the responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Implement health and safety policies and procedures in daily tasks, including safe handling, medication management, and emergency response.
  • Conduct effective risk assessments to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
  • Respond appropriately to workplace accidents and sudden illnesses, understanding the basics of first aid and emergency procedures.

Modules

Module 1

Health and Safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

Health and safety involves identifying workplace hazards, reducing risks and following UK legislation, policies and safe working practices to protect staff, patients and service users.

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 provides a legal framework for workplace health and safety in Great Britain, setting duties for employers and employees.

RIDDOR 2013 requires certain work-related deaths, injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences to be reported to the relevant UK enforcing authority.

Risk assessments help identify hazards, evaluate risks and introduce control measures. Care workers should follow workplace risk assessment procedures to help prevent accidents and injuries.

Follow your organisation's emergency and reporting procedures, provide appropriate first aid if trained, seek medical help when required and report the incident according to UK workplace requirements.