Safety in Healthcare: Hazard ID and Risk Control

Hazard identification and risk control is a highly effective method of maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors,and healthcare workers. It involves identifying and controlling hysical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards through a comprehensive hazard management program. This Hazard ID and Risk Control course aims to empower healthcare workers to actively participate in hazard identification, risk assessment, and the implementation of effective control measures.Once the course is completed, you will have learnt the various types of hazards within the healthcare environment, about the hierarchy of controls, and the importance of the consultation process between employees and managers or team leaders to enhance hazard identification and risk control. This course is one part of our 20 part “Safety in Healthcare” series aimed exclusively at healthcare workers.