This course is designed for all personnel who are employed within the Healthcare Profession.

The course covers Health & Safety Regulations and responsibilities, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and Fire Awareness.

Course Structure:

Introduction and welcome

Explanation of course
Tutor introduction to delegates (background)
Delegate introduction to each other
Paperwork

Health & Safety

What the law requires
Example of H&S general policy
Example of H&S statement of intent
The employer’s responsibility
Accident book
RIDDOR

COSHH

Dangerous substances
HSE estimates
How chemicals can affect your body
COSHH assessment example

Fire awareness in the workplace

What is fire?
Triangle of fire and extinction
Causes of fire
Fire prevention measures
Classes of fire
The transmission of heat
Means of escape
Fire extinguishers
Fire safety signs