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For TLC use only initials Date rec’d

Date training Database updated Date Certificate sent

Health and Safety: Practice Skills Workbook

Name:

Service/Department:

Date of training:

Date of completion of competency statement:

I confirm that the Health & Safety workbook has been completed and discussed. The competency statement has been signed and placed in CPD Portfolio. Signature………………………………. Staff member Date……………….. Signature………………………………. Line manager Date………………..

Once the workbook is completed please return this page only to:

Sense Scotland, Training and Learning Centre

43 Middlesex Street Kinning Park,

Glasgow, G41 1EE.

Your certificate of completion will then be sent to your work place. A timescale for completion of this workbook should be agreed with your

line manager.

Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 2 of 18 TLC/February 2009

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Continuous Professional Development

Training Workbook: Health & Safety

Awareness


What is the purpose of this workbook? The information that you record in this book will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of health and safety within your workplace. It is a record of your learning and can be used as evidence of your professional development and may contribute towards your SVQ in Health and Social Care This completed workbook should be kept in your Green CPD Portfolio. Please remember to return the front page to the Training and Learning Centre.

How do I use this workbook? This book is designed to be able to be used regardless of your place of work. If there is information that your supervisor thinks that you need to know but there is not a place in the book to record then just add it in. Try to begin to complete each section of this workbook during your first day in your workplace. You may also want to add to it as you begin to find out how this information specifically relates to you, your role and your workplace. Always make sure that you relate the notes you record to your own place of work and the person or people you support or are working with. Remember this is your own workbook and can be used to evidence your knowledge for SVQ level 2 DK8W 04 (HSC22) Support the Health and Safety of yourself and individuals. Please remember not to mention people by name (initials only) in this book. The columns on the right hand side of the workbook provide space to claim evidence knowledge points for SVQ level 2. Your supervisor will arrange for you to attend further health and safety training as appropriate. Please bring this workbook along when you attend your health and safety training. Please take responsibility to ask your supervisor if you are unclear about health and safety in your workplace. When you have completed the book and can demonstrate your practical competence to your supervisor, you should arrange to meet with a health and safety facilitator or health and safety rep and discuss your progress. Following a successful demonstration of your skills, knowledge and understanding of health and safety you should all complete the statement of competence at the end of this book and transfer this statement to your CPD portfolio. If you are working towards your SVQ level 2 Health and Social then the completed workbook along with the signed Competency Statement should be presented to your SVQ Assessor to validate and authenticate your knowledge and claim the evidence within the knowledge part of your SVQ Unit. Once your Assessor has validated your knowledge they will provide a statement which will acknowledge your evidence and complete a report stating this within the last page of your workbook. Your completed workbook should then be presented along your SVQ Portfolio when you have completed your SVQ.


Name:

Service/Department:

Who is responsible for health and safety in the workplace?

What is the main law that applies to health and safety at work?

What responsibilities does Sense Scotland have for health and safety as your employer?

What responsibilities do you have as a Sense Scotland employee for health and safety?


What is a ‘hazard’?

What is a ‘risk’?

Describe the steps that are involved in completing a risk assessment?

Describe some of the common hazards that you need to watch out for in your workplace?


What kind of hazards do you need to check for outside?

When using a stepladder what should you always do?

When using a stepladder what should you never do?

What do you need to know before you attempt to move or lift an object?


What do you need to remember when lifting an object?

What do you need to know before supporting a service user to move?


What do you need to remember when supporting a service user to move?

What is COSHH?


What are the most common substances that you are likely to come into contact with that are regulated under COSHH?

What steps can you take to reduce the risks from hazardous substances?

What does infection control mean?


What can you do to minimise the risks of infection spreading?

What additional steps should you take when preparing food to minimise the risk of infection?


What steps can you take generally to keep the environment clean, tidy and safe?

What are the three main hazards posed by electricity?


What actions should you take to ensure your safety and the safety of others when using electrical equipment?

What would be considered as an incident that should be reported?


Describe how you would report an incident?

What is RIDDOR?

Describe how and when you would report an accident?


Describe when an accident would need to be reported under RIDDOR?

Describe the steps that you should take with regard to your safety when working alone?


Any other comments or information


Health and Safety Awareness Competency Statement Name________________________________________________ Workplace____________________________________________ I can demonstrate my knowledge of health and safety in the workplace and am aware of my responsibilities in relation to myself, my colleagues and the people I support. Signed_______________________________________________ Date_________________________________________________ I confirm that this person can demonstrate knowledge of:

o Health and safety legislation and individual responsibilities o How to identify any potential hazards and to take steps to

minimise/eliminate risk o What steps to take to keep the work and/or home environment safe o Demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices and the

ability to apply them into day to day practice o Training requirements and the responsibilities to ensure continuing

professional development Name________________________________________________ Signature_____________________________________________ Designation Date_________________________________________________

Once the workbook and competency is completed please return the cover page to:

Sense Scotland, Training and Learning Centre

43 Middlesex Street Kinning Park,

Glasgow, G41 1EE.

Your certificate will then be sent to your work place. A timescale for completion of this workbook should be agreed with your line manager.


SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Evidence Gathering Form…………. Assessor Statement

Evidence no

Evidence date

Candidate Name

Evidence (HSC22) Support the Health & Safety of yourself and others

Knowledge Claimed

Comments/feedback to candidate

Candidate signature: Assessor signature: Date: IV Signature

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