Health and Safety at Work
As a worker in social care, you will encounter many different situations that could lead to injury or harm. This Training Module will provide you with an overview of common workplace hazards, both physical and psychosocial, and discuss how to identify and manage them using the risk management process. It will also discuss the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and the responsibilities of employers and employees in fostering a mentally healthy and psychologically safe environment. No matter what social care setting you work in and what your role is, you'll be equipped with the knowledge needed to keep yourself, your colleagues, and the people you support safe.
Content
What you'll learn:
Explain the importance of health and safety at work in social care.
Outline the legal responsibilities of employers and employees in social care.
Apply the risk management process to reduce workplace harm.
Recognise common hazards and risks associated with working in social care.
Describe the importance of creating a psychologically safe workplace environment.
Who it's for:
All health and social care staff in any setting.
Topics
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