Work Health and Safety

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Updated 22 Jan 2026 Certificate8,613 Ratings
As a healthcare worker, you will encounter many different situations that could lead to injury or harm. This Training Module will provide you with an overview of common workplace hazards and discuss how to identify and manage them using the risk management process. No matter what healthcare sector you work in and what your role is, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge needed to keep yourself, your colleagues, and those in your care safe.

Content

6 Units • 10 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Work Health and Safety in Healthcare
2 Questions
3m
The Risk Management Process
2 Questions
6m
Managing Common Hazards in Healthcare
2 Questions
10m
Psychological Safety in the Workplace
2 Questions
6m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand the importance of work health and safety in healthcare.

2

Know how to apply the risk management process to reduce instances of harm in the workplace.

3

Recognise common hazards and risks in healthcare workplaces.

4

Understand the importance of creating a psychologically safe workplace environment.

Who it's for:

All healthcare staff in any setting.

Topics

This resource is part of the Passport modules series

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Last updated22 Jan 2026

Published19 Dec 2022

Due for review30 Jan 2029
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