Introduction to Health and Safety in Caregiving

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Last updated on June 13, 2026 6:18 pm

This caregiver training course explains how to assess, manage and prevent risk in care settings to comply with the UK’s occupational health and safety laws.

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Caregivers and their patients may face occupational risks that include psychosocial, ergonomic, chemical and biological hazards. This health and safety course outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees in workplaces like care homes and explains how to identify, manage and control risks. We also discuss the UK?s legal approach to first aid, fire safety and stress management. Sign up to train as a professional caregiver.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Identify the occupational health and…
  • Outline the benefits of risk and str…
  • Discuss fire safety management and d…
  • Explain the safety aspects of moving…
  • Identify the occupational health and safety responsibilities of care professionals
  • Outline the benefits of risk and stress management in terms of health and safety policies
  • Discuss fire safety management and describe the UK?s fire safety regulations
  • Explain the safety aspects of moving and handling equipment in health and social care settings
  • Identify the purpose of LOLER awareness training in health and safety management
  • Discuss RIDDOR regulations concerning reportable injury and first aid administration in the UK
  • Fundamentals of Health and Safety

    This module will examine health and safety policies in the UK. We will highlight the three recognised levels of first aid training and the five elements of risk assessment. Learn to deal with the risks of hazardous substances and emergency fires. We will also consider fire safety laws and regulations relevant to moving and handling risk in the UK.

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