Introduction to Health and Safety
Introduction to Health & Safety
Health & Safety is a major part of the Department of Health's Governance Framework.
Healthcare practices should reduce the risks to patients themselves, colleagues and service users and start to develop a positive health & safety culture.
DBG's “Introduction to Health and Safety” allows you to learn about your responsibilities and the health and safety arrangements that should be in place, in order to comply with the law and fulfil your “Duty of care”.
Learn how good health & safety management systems save time, money and can make good business sense.
Why do I need to do this course?
Managers/Employers are responsible for safety management.
Everyone is responsible for their own health and safety and the health and safety of others within the workplace
Control measures must be implemented, monitored, reviewed, and audited for their effectiveness.
Information, instruction, training and supervision must be provided.
How long will this course take?
This course takes approximately 1 hour and is verifiable CPD.
What is covered in this course?
- Health and safety risk management systems that should be in place within healthcare practices
- Health and safety risk management “Current knowledge and best practice”
- Current health and safety risks being faced within the healthcare sector
- Employer and Employee duties in relation to Health and Safety error
How much does this course cost?
For a DBG Member the course is £200 + VAT for up to 15 delegates
For a non DBG member the course is £300 + VAT
