Health and social care
Safety topics
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
Resources
Guidance, research reports and useful links on health and social care
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