Health and social care

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    Topics covered include, scalding and burning, dermatitis, safe use of bed rails and equipment safety

  • Health topics

    Topics covered include diathermy and surgical smoke, legionella, healthcare waste and cytotoxic drugs

  • Reporting incidents

    When to report incidents and how to use HSE’s RIDDOR coding system

  • Sensible risk assessment in care settings

    How to manage risks sensibly, with examples of proportionate approaches

  • Frequently asked questions

    Answers to questions on subjects including electrical safety and infection control

  • Safety alerts

    Alerts when a safety issue needs immediate action to prevent a serious or fatal injury

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    Guidance, research reports and useful links on health and social care

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Updated: 2024-12-17