Health & Safety
Learner Work Book
Chapter 1
Health & Safety
This workbook is designed to provide all employees with the essential knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements within the workplace. The course has been designed in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Section 1
Aims & Objectives Aims: To provide Learners with the under-pinning knowledge to enable them to work safely, act responsibly and prevent accidents occurring. Objectives: By the end of the course, Learners will be able to: • Discuss the employer and employee responsibilities under health and safety legislation • Define what a hazard, risk and risk assessment are • Understand the importance of preventing work related ill-health inc. stress
• Know the principles of moving and handling safely and medication • Understand how to handle and store food safely Course Content: This course covers the following: • Health and safety legislation • Factors affecting health and safety • Employee and employer responsibilities • Hazards, risks and risk assessments • Causes of accidents
• Discuss the principles of accident prevention
• Fire, gas leak, flood, intruders, and security breach
• Discuss how COSHH regulations apply to their workplace
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Outline the principles of fire safety
• Welfare issues
• Know how to reduce the spread of infection 2
Activity 1
CAN YOU THINK OF A DEFINITION OF WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY What are the costs of poor health & safety standards?
What are the benefits of good health & safety standards?
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Section 3
Factors affecting Health & Safety 1.
Occupational
• Design and layout of work areas
2.
Environmental
• Safe floors
3.
Human
• Safe entry and exit routes
Occupational factors
• Noise
Risk can relate directly to the actual type of work that you do -
• Lighting
• Moving and handling of loads or people
• Heating and ventilation
• Working with distressed residents
• Facilities
• Using equipment
Human Factors
• Exposure to hazardous substances
Individual behaviour and attitudes increasing risk include:
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Lack of knowledge
• Working night shifts
• Lack of capability
• Working alone
• Lack of concentration
Environmental Factors
• Lack of communication
Working conditions that can contribute to risk include:
• Poor management
• Standards of hygiene
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Section 4
Activity 2 What do you think are Employers’/Managers’ responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety?
What do you think are Employees’/social care workers’ responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety?
What do you think are Clients’/individuals’ responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety?
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Chapter 2
Video Resources This section includes videos on key Health & Safety issues. Watch the videos and then complete the assessment at the end of this booklet. If you have a SMART phone or tablet you can scan the QR Code below and watch the videos on your mobile device.