Course Outline
1. Introduction to Infection Control
• Understanding infection prevention and control.
• Types of infectious agents and microorganisms.
• Routes of infection transmission.
• Importance of workplace hygiene standards.
• Responsibilities for infection prevention.
2. Chain of Infection
• Understanding how infections spread.
• Sources and reservoirs of contamination.
• Breaking the chain of infection.
• Reducing workplace transmission risks.
• Understanding infection prevention measures.
3. Workplace Infection Risks
• Common workplace infection hazards.
• High-risk environments and activities.
• Cross-contamination risks.
• Shared equipment and high-contact surfaces.
• Identifying and assessing infection risks.
4. Personal Hygiene and Safe Practices
• Effective hand hygiene techniques.
• Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette.
• Personal cleanliness standards.
• Appropriate workplace behaviours.
• Preventing the spread of infection through good hygiene practices.
5. Cleaning, Disinfection and Waste Management
• Difference between cleaning and disinfecting.
• Safe cleaning procedures.
• Appropriate use of cleaning products and disinfectants.
• Managing contaminated waste.
• Safe disposal practices.
• Maintaining hygienic workplace environments.
6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Types of PPE used for infection control.
• Selecting appropriate PPE based on risk assessment.
• Correct use and removal procedures.
• Limitations of PPE.
• Importance of proper storage and disposal.
• Preventing cross-contamination.
7. Infection Prevention Procedures
• Workplace infection control measures.
• Managing exposure risks.
• Reporting illness and contamination concerns.
• Isolation and exclusion procedures where applicable.
• Responding to suspected infection incidents.
• Following workplace infection prevention policies.
8. Organisational Responsibilities
• Employer and employee responsibilities.
• Maintaining workplace hygiene standards.
• Infection risk assessment and control measures.
• Providing appropriate information, instruction and training.
• Supporting workplace infection prevention culture.
• Monitoring and reviewing infection control procedures.
9. Infection Control as an Ongoing Responsibility
• Continuous hygiene awareness.
• Monitoring workplace practices.
• Encouraging proactive reporting.
• Maintaining infection prevention standards.
• Supporting organisational wellbeing and safety culture.
• Continuous improvement in infection control practices.
Who the Course Is For
• Healthcare Support Staff.
• Hospital and Clinic Employees.
• Nursing Home and Residential Care Staff.
• Hospitality Personnel.
• Childcare and Education Staff.
• Facilities Managers.
• Cleaning and Maintenance Teams.
• Health & Safety Officers.
• HR Managers and HR Business Partners.
• Office and Operational Staff.
• Supervisors and Team Leaders.
• Public-facing Employees.
• Domiciliary and Home Care Workers.
• Dental Practice Employees.
Why This Training Is Important
Risk Reduction
Effective infection prevention measures reduce the spread of illness, workplace disruption and contamination risks.
Legal Responsibility
Employers must provide safe working environments and implement appropriate hygiene and infection control procedures in accordance with applicable UK health and safety requirements.
Workplace Wellbeing
Strong infection control practices help protect employees, visitors, contractors, service users and vulnerable individuals.
Compliance
Training supports organisational responsibilities under applicable UK workplace health and safety legislation, infection prevention guidance and relevant regulatory requirements.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
• Understand the principles of infection prevention and control.
• Recognise common workplace infection risks.
• Identify routes of contamination and transmission.
• Understand how to break the chain of infection.
• Apply safe hygiene and cleaning practices.
• Understand the correct use and limitations of PPE.
• Recognise the importance of effective waste management.
• Support workplace infection prevention procedures.
• Understand employer and employee responsibilities.
• Contribute to safer and healthier workplace environments.
Course Format & Delivery
Instructor-led Training
Includes:
• Interactive discussion and scenario-based learning.
• Practical hygiene awareness guidance.
• Workplace-relevant examples and case discussions.
• Infection prevention best practice principles.
• Guidance on PPE and contamination prevention.
• Practical infection risk awareness.
Delivered:
• Onsite at client premises, or
• At an agreed training venue.
UK Legislation Supported
This training supports employer obligations and infection prevention responsibilities under:
• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002.
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013, where applicable.
• Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice on the Prevention and Control of Infections (England).
• Relevant NHS, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and national infection prevention and control guidance.
Why Choose Samson Training
Samson Training delivers professional workplace safety training focused on practical risk awareness, hygiene standards and organisational responsibility.
Our approach emphasises:
• Practical workplace infection prevention awareness.
• Clear hygiene and contamination control procedures.
• Real workplace scenarios and discussions.
• Consistent professional delivery.
• Observation-led safety and hygiene understanding.
• Relevant UK workplace legislation and guidance.
We position infection prevention as part of wider organisational safety culture – not simply a procedural requirement.
FAQs
Is Infection Control Training required in the UK?
Employers have duties to protect employees and others from workplace health risks, including exposure to biological agents where relevant. In healthcare and social care environments, infection prevention and control training is an important part of staff competence and safe service delivery.
Who should attend Infection Control Training?
The course is suitable for employees working in healthcare, hospitality, childcare, facilities, office environments and any workplace where hygiene and contamination control are important.
Does the course include PPE guidance?
Yes. The course covers the correct selection, use, limitations and safe handling of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Is this course suitable for non-healthcare workplaces?
Yes. Infection prevention principles are relevant across a wide range of industries and workplace environments.
Does the course cover cleaning and disinfection?
Yes. Participants learn about cleaning procedures, disinfection, contaminated waste management and maintaining hygienic working environments.
Can the training be delivered onsite?
Yes. Training can be delivered onsite and tailored to organisational workplace environments and operational requirements.
Does the course cover UK legislation?
Yes. The course introduces relevant UK workplace health and safety legislation and recognised infection prevention and control guidance.
