This course explains to learners how following health and safety guidance will help keep them, their colleagues and those they care for safe. They will find out about the laws and policies that govern health and safety, as well as learning about the differences between a hazard and a risk, how to handle hazardous substances and how to work securely. 

This course also looks at the dangers of slips, trips and falls and the effects of stress. By the end of this course, learners will have a good understanding of both their employer’s and their own responsibilities in relation to health and safety.

Mapped to the UK Core Skills Training Framework, the Care Certificate and the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care.