Sharps/Needle Awareness Level 2
The Sharps/Needle Awareness Level 2 course is designed to raise awareness of the risks involved with injuries caused by sharps/needles. The course aims to provide delegates with an understanding of the potential health risks associated with needlestick injuries and to promote safe working practices to reduce the risk of such injuries occurring.
The course covers a range of topics, including the potential health risks associated with needlestick injuries, the legal requirements around sharps/needle safety, and the best practices for handling, disposing of, and reporting incidents involving sharps/needles. Delegates will also learn about the importance of risk assessments and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling sharps/needles.
The course is designed to be delivered over a period of three hours, with plenty of opportunities for questions and discussions throughout. Successful candidates will be issued with a certificate that is valid for three years, demonstrating their understanding and knowledge of sharps/needle safety. The certificate can be used to demonstrate compliance with legal obligations and to demonstrate a commitment to promoting safe working practices in the workplace.
Learning Objectives
- List the legislation associated with sharps awareness
- Explain the term ‘sharps’
- List the infections associated with sharps
- Explain the importance of risk assessment in sharps awareness
- Describe how to treat a sharps injury
Workplace Courses
Level 2 Award in Customer Service and Complaints Management
Learning Objectives:
- Legislation
- What is a complaint?
- Awareness of complaints management system
- Building the rapport with customers
- Complaints processes and resolution
- Minimising the potential for customer complaints
- Effective communication
- Behaviours
- Security
Level 2 Award in Environmental Awareness
Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislation associated with environmental management
- Explain employee responsibilities
- Describe how waste and pollution impacts on the environment
- Know what to do in the event of an environmental accident or incident
Level 2 Award in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Learning Objectives:
- Define equality, diversity, inclusion and discrimination perception and stereotyping
- Explain how the law protects people from discrimination
- Define prejudice and explain how it can impact on individuals
- Identify where discrimination can be found in the workplace
- Know how to promote diversity and reduce discrimination in the workplace
Level 2 Award in General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is
- Outline the 6 data protection principles
- Understand the special categories of personal data
- Understand the main responsibilities of organisations under the GDPR
- Explain what Data Protection Impact Assessments are
- Understand the rules for data breach reporting and transferring personal data outside of the EU
Level 2 Award in Lone Working
Learning Objectives:
- List the legislation associated with lone-working
- Produce a risk assessment for lone working
- Describe the precautions that can be put into place
- Explain supervision for alone worker
- List methods of communication
- Describe how to report an incident
Level 2 Award in Protecting Vulnerable Groups
Learning Objectives:
- To ensure care and support workers can identify harm and respond appropriately to situations where harm may occur
- To ensure care and support workers work in a person-centred way that promotes rights, inclusion and well-being
Level 3 Award in Environmental Management
Learning Objectives:
- Know the legislation associated with environmental management
- Identify employer and employee responsibilities
- Explain how waste and pollution impacts the environment
- List the main elements of an Environmental Management System (EMS)
- Know the steps to help implement an effective EMS
Level 3 Award in Managing and Supervising Safety
Learning Objectives:
- To know why it is important to manage safely
- Understand how the law applies
- Be aware of legal requirements
- Be able to implement a health and safety management system
- Understand why accidents and incidents should be investigated