CONTENTS:Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Health and Safety Policy and Legislation. Chapter 3. Responsibilities for Health and Safety. Chapter 4. Recording and Reporting. Chapter 5. Monitoring the Workplace. Chapter 6. Risk Assessments. Chapter 7. Hazardous Substances (including Medication). Chapter 8. Infection Control, Diseases and Cleanliness. Chapter 9. Safe Manual Handling. Chapter 10. Looking after Yourself. Chapter 11. Emergencies in the Workplace. Chapter 12. Safety and Security. Questions to Test your Knowledge. Self-Assessment Tool. Certificate. Further Resources.
Those working in residential or domiciliary settings have a responsibility to maintain a clean, safe and secure work environment.Health and Safety provides guidance on the responsibilities and risk assessments involved, covering subjects such as first aid, safety in the kitchen, infection control, safe handling of adults, issues surrounding medication, how to react in an emergency and how to respond to challenging behaviour. The workbook meets the requirements of care standards and promotes best practice by enabling staff to gain the knowledge needed to meet health and safety standards.Designed to meet the requirements of Health and Social Care (Adults) NVQ Level 3, Unit 32, this workbook is also a valuable source of guidance for any social care worker wanting to improve their knowledge.