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Introduction to Health & Safety

Course Overview

This course is designed to help promote and create greater awareness and understanding of health and safety for employees who are working in a healthcare setting (e.g. Nursing home).  It provides participants with practical advice on the principal hazards in the work environment that should be controlled.

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The course is both practical and theoretical in nature, and on completion of the course, participants should be equipped with the necessary skills to:

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  • Identify hazards within the workplace

  • Assess the risks associated with them

  • Implement and maintain measures that will ensure a SAFER workplace

Course Summary

Certification: 

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Duration:  

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Pre-Requisites:  No previous knowledge is required.  Good communication skills and leadership qualities would be useful

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Course Content

Health and Safety Law

Identification of hazards relevant to the working environment

  • Fire

  • Electricity

  • Manual handling

  • Health and the environment (ventilation, heat, noise, air and humidity)

  • Machine, equipment and personal protective eqipment

  • Ergonomic hazards

  • Biological hazards

  • Infection control

  • Workplace (layout and design)

  • VDU's and workstations

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