Welcome to this e-Learning Lite package on Health, Safety and Welfare - Level 1. It is aimed at all staff, including unpaid and voluntary staff.

It has been designed to meet the relevant learning outcomes in the UK Core Skills Training Framework.

The package is made up of 3 elements; a Presentation, a Workbook and an Assessment. The Presentation covers the key points and the Workbook is more in-depth, providing further detail relevant to the subject.

You can choose to do any or all of the 3 elements dependent on your personal preference, learning style and existing knowledge. To complete the package you will need to pass the Assessment.

What you learn in this eLearning Lite package:

1. 
   About the organisation's commitment to delivering services safely
   
2. 
   The importance of acting in ways that are consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
   
3. 
   How organisations consult with employees on health and safety matters
   
4. 
   How to locate an organisation's Health and Safety Policy
   
5. 
   The meaning of hazard, risk and risk assessment
   
6. 
   How to recognise common work place hazards and manage risks
   
7. 
   How to apply and promote safe working practices specific to your role
   
8. 
   Actions you should take to ensure patient safety
   
9. 
   The importance of raising and reporting health and safety concerns in line with the organisation's processes
   
10. 
    Your responsibilities to report incidents, ill health and near misses"