Unit Summary This module targets individuals in care settings, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to foster and enforce health, safety, and wellbeing in their workplace.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the responsibilities regarding health and safety, both personal and communal, within the care environment.
   1.1 Identify relevant legislation concerning health and safety in care settings.
   1.2 Explain key points from health and safety policies and procedures agreed upon with the employer.

2.  1.3 Describe the primary health and safety responsibilities of oneself, employers or managers, and other colleagues in the workplace. 1.4 Identify specific tasks in the workplace that require specialized training.

3. Understand protocols for responding to accidents and sudden illnesses.
    2.1 Describe various types of accidents and sudden illnesses that could occur in their own work setting.
    2.2 Explain the procedures to follow in case of an accident or sudden illness.

4. Demonstrate capability in fulfilling personal responsibilities for health and safety.
   3.1 Implement relevant policies, procedures, or agreed methods related to health and safety.
   3.2 Assist others in understanding and adhering to safe practices.
   3.3 Monitor potential health and safety risks.
   3.4 Utilize risk assessment techniques pertaining to health and safety.
   3.5 Minimize and manage risks and hazards effectively.
    3.6 Access additional support or information concerning health and safety.

5. Safely move and handle equipment and other objects.
   4.1 Explain key aspects of legislation relevant to moving and handling.
   4.2 Outline principles for the safe movement and handling of objects.
   4.3 Execute safe procedures for moving and handling equipment and objects.

6. Manage hazardous substances and materials safely.
    5.1 Identify various types of hazardous substances found in the workplace.
   5.2 Demonstrate safe practices for the storage and handling of hazardous substances.

7. Promote fire safety within the workplace.
   6.1 Describe preventive practices to minimize fire initiation and spread.
    6.2 Explain emergency procedures to follow in case of a fire.
   6.3 Demonstrate measures to prevent fires from starting.
   6.4 Ensure clear evacuation routes are consistently maintained.