Chapter Overviews
Complete the mandatory online training course: Health and Safety in the Home – book on Learnative
Home Hygiene and Infection Control
Tips and guidance for:
- Personal hygiene
- Environmental hygiene
- Food hygiene
Harmful Substances
Advice for the storage of harmful substances and items in the home and garden.
Accidents and First Aid
- Preventing childhood accidents
- Recording and reporting procedures
- First Aid kit requirements
Heating and Electrics
Safety advice for gas, electricity and heating appliances in the home, with information about required checks.
Fire Prevention
- General fire prevention advice, and in relation to cooking, flammable products and materials, electric bikes and scooters
- Smoke alarms
- Your Fire Evacuation Plan and emergency action
Health & Safety around the House
Home security and hazard advice for all internal home areas, including:
- Doors, windows and glass
- Stairs
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Bedrooms
Health & Safety in the Garden
Advice and guidance in relation to:
- Sheds and other outbuildings
- Appliances and tools
- Equipment and furniture
- Ponds and Rivers
Health & Safety – Leisure Activities
Safety advice and guidance in relation to:
- Toys and play equipment, trampolines
- Swimming pools, hot tubs and saunas
- Camping equipment
- The beach and open water, sun safety
- Firearms and weapons
Vehicle Safety
Safety advice and requirements in relation to all vehicles, including:
- Cars and car seats for children
- Bicycles, electric bikes and scooters
- Motorbikes, quad bikes, jet ski
- Caravans
- Boats
Pets and other Animals
Advice and requirements in relation to household pets, as well as livestock and working farms.
