This award is based on the first part of the Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, adapted for health and social care, and the CIEH Level 2 award in Hygiene. This qualification provides candidates with a good understanding and knowledge of health and safety in the health and social care sector.

Benefits

Employees gain an understanding of:

• Their health and safety responsibilities and those of their employers
• The main risks and hazards for patients/clients and carers
• The importance of following safe systems, procedures and rules
• Hazards and controls in respect of safety and occupational health
• How their own actions can reduce health and safety risks

The qualification has the flexibility to suit differing client needs
A tailor made sector focus on content.

Subjects Covered

Outcomes
On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:

• Appreciate the nature of health and safety in a health and social care context
• Understand the scope of legislative requirements
• Understand the importance of preventing work-related ill health
• Understand the principles of accident prevention
• Understand the risks associated with poor welfare

Duration – one day programme, multiple choice examination