Level 3 Health and Safety Management in Health Care

This online health and safety course covers the advanced principles of workplace health and safety and is suitable for anyone working in a health care setting in a supervisory or managerial role.
Accidents in the workplace cost UK businesses tens of billions of pounds each year through insurance premiums, staff replacement and legal action. This eLearning course explains health and safety law, common workplace hazards and how to apply effective and appropriate control measures. By the end of the course, learners will have the knowledge and skills needed to supervise staff confidently and to progress towards a recognised qualification.

• Introduction to health and safety

• Accidents, injuries and work-related health

• Legal aspects of health and safety

• Risk assessment (5x5 matrix)

• Hazardous substances (CoSHH)

• The workplace

• Using equipment safely

• Fire safety

• Ergonomics, manual handling and display screen equipment

• Measuring and monitoring performance

• The role of line managers and supervisors

This course is suitable for supervisors or managers in health care who have health and safety responsibilities, as well as anyone aiming to progress towards a level 3 health and safety qualification. It can also support the on-programme element of the new apprenticeship standards by helping apprentices develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to integrate effectively into the workplace.

Our course combine the full content of our trusted training materials with engaging interactive features and can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection. This means learners no longer need to worry about courses not running in their local area. They can also complete their training at a time and place that suits them.

Duration: 6 – 9 hours

Assessment: Multiple-choice questions

Certificated: Fully Accredited Highfield Completion Certificate

Support:

T. 020 8036 5777

E. info@swbmacademy.co.uk

Localisation: EU legislation within a UK context, but suitable for international businesses that trade with the EU and will be subject to the legislation