Risk Assessment for Health and Safety in the Care Home
Training
Distance
Description
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Type
Training
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
3h
Reviews
Course programme
Risk assessments are a legal requirement under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. This video will show managers and staff how to carry out effective health and safety risk assessments in the care home. Learn how to identify the hazards and risks; evaluate the risks; record existing control measures; evaluate the adequacy of control measures; implement additional controls; review the risk assessments and control measures. Staff, residents and general building assessments are all examined.
Consultant: Andy Furness, CFIOSH GIFireE MIIRSM MRSH
Peer Review: Salvus Consulting - Safety Management Training
Standards:
Skills for Care Common Induction Standard 3.1
Care Council for Wales Induction Section 2.1
Health & Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 32 & 3117
Subjects covered include:
Identify the Hazards • Observation • Consultation • Hazard Reporting • Identifying Who is at Risk • Evaluate the Risks • Evaluate the Severity of the Hazard • Record your Findings • Review and Revise the Assessments • Generic Assessments • Staff Assessments
Supporting Material:
An accompanying CD-ROM contains a Training Pack, which includes a Lesson Plan, 2 group and/or individual exercises, 2 discussions and 4 handouts. The CD-ROM also contains Question and Answer sheets a Trainer’s Guide and other supporting materials, all designed to help trainers prepare and run an effective training session
Duration:
25 minute DVD/video in 11 sections to be used in a suggested 3 hour training session.
Risk Assessment for Health and Safety in the Care Home