Workplace Safety Essentials
Health and Safety in a Care Setting
A focused introduction to health and safety responsibilities within care homes, covering legislation, risk management, hazards and emergencies for anyone working in residential care settings
From £25 + VAT
Buy for yourself or your team
- IIRSM
- CPD Certification Service
- Certificate Included
- 100% Online
Course Details
- Course Time: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
- Format: Online and self-paced
- Certification: the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service
- Ideal For: people involved in health and safety in care homes
- Access: Added after confirmed payment
- Assessment: Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform
Who This Course Is For
This training is designed as an introductory course for those working in or supporting care environments.
- Care home staff new to the sector who need a foundation in health and safety responsibilities
- Existing care workers seeking to refresh their understanding of legislation and safe systems of work
- Managers and supervisors in care settings responsible for employee and resident safety
Course Content
Explore the main topics and practical areas covered by this online course.
- Care homes and responsibilities — Care homes as homes and workplaces, and the responsibilities involved
- Care home legislation — Legislation that applies to care homes
- Safe systems of work — Developing safe systems of work
- Common and emergency situations — Situations that may be encountered in a care setting
- Environment and welfare — The work environment and staff welfare
Assessment and Certification
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service.
Your course fee includes the online learning, assessment and course certificate, with no separate certificate charge.
Delivered with VideoTile Learning
This course is owned by VideoTile Learning Ltd and distributed under licence.
The Block Coach handles booking and portal access, while VideoTile Learning provides the course content and assessment.
Buy for Yourself or Your Team
Choose one seat for yourself or add places for colleagues. Each learner receives their own course access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this course
It is aimed at anyone working in the care sector and is intended as an introduction to health and safety in a care home setting.
Does this course link to other care training
It complements other courses in the Health and Social Care suite, which together can support progress towards the Care Certificate.
How long does the course take?
Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. This timing reflects the supplied video content and does not include loading time or time spent considering assessment questions. You can pause and return as needed.
How is the course assessed?
Online course assessment; full requirements are shown in the learning platform. The module-by-module thresholds are shown in the course outline above.
Which organisations certify this course?
This course is certified by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) and the CPD Certification Service.
Is the certificate included?
Yes. Your course fee includes the learning, assessment and course certificate.
When will I get access?
Once your payment is confirmed, the course is automatically added to your Learn-Link account.
