A. Workplace Policies and Procedures:
Review the policies and procedures in relation to health and safety that are in the Healthcare workplace, and pay
particular attention to the following:

• Employers and employee duties in relation to the legislation – Health, Safety and Welfare at
• Emergency planning & reporting procedures – how are the emergency procedures documented,
• what reporting procedures are in place for accidents and incidents in the Healthcare setting?
• Policies in relation to safe working environments (Healthcare)

B. Workplace Safety Statement:

• You should carry out an analysis of your Healthcare workplace safety statement – what are the elements and functions of the safety statement.

• C. Safety Audit:
  You are required to conduct a Safety Audit on your workplace to include the following:

  • List and Classify 3 hazards in the Healthcare work environment – include hazards in relation to work practices, human hazards (alcohol/medication), and housekeeping.
  • Provide a detailed risk assessment conducted in relation to the hazards identified above with recommended actions to minimize or eradicate risks listed.
  • Appropriate control measures recommended in relation to the above hazards, with a view to improving the level of health and safety in the workplace.
    Ensure you are using a safety Audit layout that is measurable

  D. Recommendations and Personal Learning

  • Include 3 recommendations on how to promote safe and healthy work places.
  • Reflection on your personal learning and development achieved throughout the module.
    Marks will also be allocated for the following:
    – Demonstrate evidence of critical thinking, additional research and correct referencing
    – Formatting of project and overall layout