Level 2 Diploma Health & Social Care Health & Safety

1.1. Legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting

1.2 Health and Safety Policies and Procedures agreed with your employer & 1.3 Health and Safety responsibilities of yourself and others in the work setting

1.4 Tasks that require special training

2.1 Why it is important to assess health and safety hazards

Potential accidents in the health and social setting

Severe Bleeding

Cardiac Arrest

Shock

Loss of consciousness

Epileptic seizure

Choking & Difficult in breathing

Burns and scalds

Poisoning

Electrical Injuries

Assisting in an emergency

4.1 The recommended methods for handwashing

4.1.3 Wear Personal Protective Equipment

4.2 Ways to ensure that your health and hygiene do not pose a risk to others

Food handling, preparation and storage

5.1 Legislation that relates to moving and handling