They can, however, be eliminated with an effective hand washing technique. This film demonstrating this technique can be accessed via the link on the right.
Resources
Materials from a number of sources have been gathered to support your learning. These will be of particular value if you work in a personalised service and have difficulty attending face-to-face training or where no e-learning alternative is available. These materials can also be used as additional information for courses you have completed.
However these materials do not replace courses which are essential training for your job. If you are unclear about what else you need to become knowledgeable in any topic you should seek the advice of your line manager or Training and Development Officer.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
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FIRST AID |
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Basic advice on first aid at workBasic advice on first aid for use in an emergency by the Health and Safety Executive. Please note this is not a substitute for effective training. | |
E-learning PolicyThe following Turning Point Scotland policy will give you an overview of the following:
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Everyday first aidThe link below will take you to the British Red Cross website. Which will provide you with fast first aid tips is a sequence of short video clips (about 2 minutes each) giving advice about how to handle everyday situations. This information can be useful as a refresher, as a stop gap prior to training, to accompany Chocking Charlie, or the mannequin used for CPR. Please note these are not in depth resources. If you are unable to access the British Red Cross website the Fast First Aid Tips tips will help you to learn basic skills.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY |
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Back pain in the workplaceSitting badly in front of a computer for hours on end is storing up trouble. The body can tolerate being in one position for only a short period of time before it feels the need to adjust. Positioning monitor, keyboard, and mouse, correctly can help to ensure good computer posture and a proper chair is essential. The following guide will give you some tips on how to try and avoid back pain the the workplace. | |
Basic advice on first aid at workBasic advice on first aid for use in an emergency by the Health and Safety Executive. Please note this is not a substitute for effective training. | |
Caring for cleanersThis Health and Safety Executive publication will be useful for employers, managers/supervisors, health and safety personnel, trainers, safety and union representatives and cleaners themselves. | |
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 1998 (COSHH) Simple GuideHealth and Safety Executives short guide to what you need to know about Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) | |
E-learning PolicyThe following Turning Point Scotland policy will give you an overview of the following:
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Effective HandwashingThe Food Standards Agency in Scotland has developed a handwashing film, which demonstrates an effective way to wash hands and eliminate potentially harmful bacteria. At any one time, there can be millions of germs on your hands, although these are far too small to be seen by the naked eye. Some of these are harmful to health and when spread to food can cause food poisoning.
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