c) The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) this involves employers having to identify which hazardous substances are present in the work place and ensure that they are locked away for safety. In the work place, examples might be bleach and other cleaning materials, pesticides, adhesives, acids and gas. d) Infection control regulation which is about controlling the spread of communicable diseases between people. This involves understanding the principles of effective hand hygiene, understanding ways in which your own health or hygiene might pose a risk to the individuals you support or to other people at work and being aware of common types of personal protective clothing, equipment and procedures and how and when to use them. 1.2.
Substitute | Use an alternative product that is less hazardous | 3. Engineer | Install appropriate exhaust ventilation that may remove fumes and only allow trained staff to do this job | 4. Administration | Have procedures about how to do the job safely and restrict access to hazardous areas | 5. Use PPE | Provide goggles, gloves, eye masks | C: Stacking shelves with products requiring repetitive lifting and bending 1. Eliminate Risk | Automate the process to remove manual handling | 2.
Control of exposure to hazardous to health act 1999 explains the responsibilities involve handling hazardous substances such as reduce using hazardous substances or using less hazardous substances and reducing exposure level as much as possible. So, it is very important for us to follow health and safety policies and procedures to eradicate risks from workplace
1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of Infection. Employers should make the workplace a safe environment that is safe for work but also for all individuals and visitors. Employers must carry out risk assessments to assess the dangers of certain work activities and then are responsible for putting strategies in place for minimizing the risk. Employers must provide PPE and provide training and refresher updates on infection control. 2.1 Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the Prevention and control of infection.
Agreed Pressure Area Care Pressure area care helps to reduce the amount of pressure sore formation. In my workplace, most of my residents are at risk of developing pressure sores. I will describe the physiology of pressure sores, and what I do in my care to prevent these. Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are caused by unrelieved pressure and friction to the skin. When external pressure is put on the skin, the pressure of the capillaries under the skin increases causing them to occlude.
2.2 Cleaning agents should be used to prevent infection and to follow any organisational policies and COSHH regulations. Cleaning agents include soap-based detergents and can be used for floors, walls, fixtures and fittings and persons. 2.3 Disinfecting agents generally include chemical detergents that are antibacterial or antiseptic and are used for the disinfections
You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by: finding out what the health hazards are; deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment); providing control measures to reduce harm to health; making sure they are used ; keeping all control measures in good working order; providing information, instruction and training for employees and others; providing monitoring and health surveillance in appropriate cases; planning for emergencies. Report of injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences 1995 (RIDDOR): puts duties on employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises (the Responsible Person) to report serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences (near misses). Health and safety First Aid Regulations 1981: came into force on 12 September 1981 and require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel so that first aid can be given to their employees if they are injured or become ill at work. The aim of first aid is to preserve life and to
The Occupational Health and Safety (Noise) Regulations 2004 require employers to ensure that: * any risk to employees from exposure to noise is identified; and * employees' exposure to noise is controlled so as to minimise risk to health and safety. * The Occupational Health and Safety (Confined Spaces) Regulations 1996 require employers to ensure that: * all hazards (potential to cause injury or illness) associated with work in a confined space are identified; * an assessment is made to determine whether there is any risk (likelihood of injury or illness) associated with the identified hazards; and * any risk is eliminated, or if that is not practicable, reduced so far as is practicable. * The Occupational Health and Safety (Lead) Regulations 2000 require employers to ensure that: * an assessment is made to
Health & Safety Legislations relating to health and safety in social care settings: Health and Safety at work act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999 Health and Safety (first aid) Regulation 1981 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 Working Time Regulations 1998 Care Standard Act 2000 Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations 1995 COSHH Health and Safety policies and procedures protect people using social care settings by setting a standard and procedure to how people should work, for example employers must have certain training in place such as manual handling which enables staff to assist residents to transfer in such a way that prevents them both from harm, not only do these policies and procedures protect the people using
Routes of infection- • Breaks in the skin • respiratory route • Up the urinary and reproductive systems • Down the digestive tract Our own personal health and hygiene may place others at risk in the workplace as poor health may spread infection to other clients/staff. Poor hygiene can also spread infections in the workplace it is vital everyone’s hygiene is excellent to prevent the spread of infection. The most effective wash to wash your hands Personal protective equipment All care workers should use PPE whenever they are dealing with substances which are hazardous to health. Examples of these substances are cleaning products, bodily fluids and medication. PPE includes disposable gloves, face masks, aprons etc.