Work Health and Safety

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Updated 03 Apr 2024 Certificate

This resource is part of the Passport modules series

Ausmed Passport is available to employers so they can quickly validate an employee's core training requirements and get them caring for clients faster.

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Did you know healthcare workers have a high rate of workplace injury? Complete this training module to learn more about work health and safety in healthcare settings, with a specific focus on recognising and controlling common hazards, as well as risk management strategies you can use to keep yourself and others safe at work.

Content

5 Video Units • 11 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2 Questions
7m
Identifying Hazards and Assessing Risks in the Workplace
3 Questions
5m
Control Measures for Common Hazards in Healthcare
4 Questions
13m
Scenario
3m
Conclusion
2m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand the importance of work health and safety in healthcare.

2

Refresh and reinforce existing work health and safety training.

3

Recognise common hazards and risks associated with working in healthcare.

4

Follow a risk management process to reduce instances of harm in the workplace.

Who it's for:

All healthcare staff in any setting.

Topics

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Last updated03 Apr 2024

Published19 Dec 2022

Due for review29 Nov 2024
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