Health and Safety for Carers – Level 1

Accredited by CIEH

29.3 million working days were lost during 2009 overall due to work-related illness and injuries1.  This 3-hour course is a quick and cost effective way of training care staff in the basic health and safety issues in the workplace. It is tailored to those working within the care sector and helps you meet the requirements of Skills for Care and CQC.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and accepted by major inspecting bodies such as HSE, CIEH and CQC.

What does the course cover?

  • Legal Responsibilities
  • Accidents
  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Protective Clothing
  • Fire
  • Electricity
  • Manual Handling
  • Work at Height
  • Safety Signs
  • Hazardous substances/COSHH
  • Machinery and vehicles – if appropriate
  • Stress

All our courses are tailored to fit your business and individual needs.

Who is the course for?

This qualification is ideal for all care staff who need a basic overview of the main principles of health and safety. It is a quick and cost-efficient way of gaining an accredited qualification and is suitable for both private and public sectors.

A 6 hour 'Health and Safety in the Workplace' course (Level 2) is also available which covers subjects in more detail.

A 3 hour ‘Health and Safety’ course (Level 1) is also available for those working outside of the care sector.

Please call 01780 766461 /764063 to discuss your requirements.

How long does the course last?

3 hours

How is the course assessed?

A multiple choice assessment paper will be given at the end of the session.  Successful candidates gaining 10 correct answers out of 15 will be awarded a Level 1 Award in Health and Safety for carers from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

CIEH now require that all people taking the exam need to provide the original photo ID. (e.g. passport, driving licence, work pass).

How much does it cost?

Prices from just £37 per person for courses on your site. Please contact us for details. Price is dependent on numbers

How long is the certificate valid for?

3 years.

Health and Safety Executive March 2010, from research based on 2009

How do I book?

Simply call 01780 766461 now, or email
info@simply-training.co.uk or fill out the form below. All of our courses can be run at times and dates that best suit you.





Our courses can be held on-site, at a time and date to suit your business. We aim to provide excellent value for money. Open courses are available for some subjects. Please click here for details

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Health and Safety for Carers – Level 1

Did you know?

We also do courses in Management and Personal Development and Lone Working.

VAT is added to all our prices, at the current rate