Health and safety - Sense Scotland

Health and Safety:Practice Skills WorkbookName:Service/Department:Date of training:Date of completion of competency statement:I confirm that the Health & Safety workbook has been completed anddiscussed. The competency statement has been signed and placed inCPD Portfolio.Signature………………………………. Staff member Date………………..Signature………………………………. Line managerDate………………..Once the workbook is completed please return this page only to:Sense Scotland,Training and Learning Centre43 Middlesex StreetKinning 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 yourline manager.For TLC use onlyDaterec’dDate training Database updatedDate Certificate sentinitials

This page is intentionally blankHealth & Safety Training Workbook Page 2 of 18TLC/February 2009

Continuous Professional DevelopmentTraining Workbook:Health & SafetyAwarenessHealth & Safety Training Workbook Page 3 of 18TLC/February 2009

What is the purpose of this workbook?The information that you record in this book will allow you to demonstrate yourknowledge and understanding of health and safety within your workplace. It isa record of your learning and can be used as evidence of your professionaldevelopment and may contribute towards your SVQ in Health and Social CareThis completed workbook should be kept in your Green CPD Portfolio. Pleaseremember 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 butthere 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 inyour workplace. You may also want to add to it as you begin to find out howthis information specifically relates to you, your role and your workplace.Always make sure that you relate the notes you record to your own place ofwork and the person or people you support or are working with.Remember this is your own workbook and can be used to evidence yourknowledge for SVQ level 2 DK8W 04 (HSC22) Support the Health and Safetyof 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 claimevidence knowledge points for SVQ level 2.Your supervisor will arrange for you to attend further health and safety trainingas appropriate. Please bring this workbook along when you attend your healthand safety training. Please take responsibility to ask your supervisor if you areunclear about health and safety in your workplace.When you have completed the book and can demonstrate your practicalcompetence to your supervisor, you should arrange to meet with a health andsafety facilitator or health and safety rep and discuss your progress. Followinga successful demonstration of your skills, knowledge and understanding ofhealth and safety you should all complete the statement of competence at theend of this book and transfer this statement to your CPD portfolio.If you are working towards your SVQ level 2 Health and Social then thecompleted workbook along with the signed Competency Statement should bepresented to your SVQ Assessor to validate and authenticate your knowledgeand claim the evidence within the knowledge part of your SVQ Unit.Once your Assessor has validated your knowledge they will provide astatement which will acknowledge your evidence and complete a reportstating this within the last page of your workbook.Your completed workbook should then be presented along your SVQ Portfoliowhen you have completed your SVQ.Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 4 of 18TLC/February 2009

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 asyour employer?What responsibilities do you have as a Sense Scotland employee forhealth and safety?Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 5 of 18TLC/February 2009

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 inyour workplace?Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 6 of 18TLC/February 2009

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?Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 7 of 18TLC/February 2009

What do you need to remember when lifting an object?What do you need to know before supporting a service user to move?Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 8 of 18TLC/February 2009

What do you need to remember when supporting a service user tomove?What is COSHH?Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 9 of 18TLC/February 2009

What are the most common substances that you are likely to come intocontact with that are regulated under COSHH?What steps can you take to reduce the risks from hazardoussubstances?What does infection control mean?Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 10 of 18TLC/February 2009

What can you do to minimise the risks of infection spreading?What additional steps should you take when preparing food to minimisethe risk of infection?Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 11 of 18TLC/February 2009

What steps can you take generally to keep the environment clean, tidyand safe?What are the three main hazards posed by electricity?Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 12 of 18TLC/February 2009

What actions should you take to ensure your safety and the safety ofothers when using electrical equipment?What would be considered as an incident that should be reported?Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 13 of 18TLC/February 2009

Describe how you would report an incident?What is RIDDOR?Describe how and when you would report an accident?Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 14 of 18TLC/February 2009

Describe when an accident would need to be reported under RIDDOR?Describe the steps that you should take with regard to your safety whenworking alone?Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 15 of 18TLC/February 2009

Any other comments or informationHealth & Safety Training Workbook Page 16 of 18TLC/February 2009

Health and Safety AwarenessCompetency StatementName________________________________________________Workplace____________________________________________I can demonstrate my knowledge of health and safety in the workplace andam aware of my responsibilities in relation to myself, my colleagues and thepeople I support.Signed_______________________________________________Date_________________________________________________I confirm that this person can demonstrate knowledge of:o Health and safety legislation and individual responsibilitieso How to identify any potential hazards and to take steps tominimise/eliminate risko What steps to take to keep the work and/or home environment safeo Demonstrate an understanding of safe working practices and theability to apply them into day to day practiceo Training requirements and the responsibilities to ensure continuingprofessional developmentName________________________________________________Signature_____________________________________________DesignationDate_________________________________________________Once the workbook and competency is completed please return the cover page to:Sense Scotland,Training and Learning Centre43 Middlesex StreetKinning 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.Health & Safety Training Workbook Page 17 of 18TLC/February 2009

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social CareEvidence Gathering Form………….Assessor StatementEvidence noEvidence dateCandidate NameEvidence (HSC22) Support the Health & Safety of yourself andothersKnowledgeClaimedComments/feedback to candidateCandidate signature:Assessor signature:Date:IV SignatureHealth & Safety Training Workbook Page 18 of 18TLC/February 2009