The health and safety (first aid) regulations. Management of health and safety at work regulations. Make the workplace a safe environment to work in and prevent any risks to health. Make sure all equipment is in good working order and regularly checked. Regularly do risk assessments so that they can minimise and identify any potential risk that could hard staff or service users.
The ventilation in older houses causes poor air conditions and makes living conditions hard. The tiny particles of dust are the reason why older buildings have many more dust mites compared to the newer buildings in Springfield. Air quality is a key factor in eliminating being diagnosed with asthma. Dust mites are a problem in Springfield because there are so many older buildings and housing stock that have poor ventilation in them causing an increase of asthma. In order to prevent dust mites vacuuming the rugs, dusting, low humidity in the air and using air fresheners will help keep the air clean.
The harm that could be caused by this hazard is very similar to if a resident slipped on wet flooring, the most likely place of the body to be injured when falling over a piece of equipment would be back, head, neck, wrist or ankle and it could include it being sprained, fractured, bruised or broken. It is vital in a care home to make sure that all residents know what to do in a fire emergency and to make
They have to evacuate as many people as they can from damaged building that are about to collapse or buildings that are on fire. They also have to perform safety checks on the area, so they and others from the other services are not harmed while being involved in the operation, then they are able to put out the fires. Depending on the incident, the Fire Service doesn’t just put out fires. In some cases, when buildings have collapsed on people in their cars, the Fire Service have used other equipment; such as ‘The Jaws of Life’, in order to cut people free from their cars. Lastly, the Fire Service also investigate the cause of the incident, whether it is to find out the cause of the fire or buildings collapsing, the Police would work alongside with them, because it is the Fire Service’s
If you have suffered from a communicable illness, you should not work until you have been given the 'all clear' from the doctor . Correct moving and handling is vital part of my role it is essential I learn how to move and handle correctly . Otherwise I could hurt myself and other. It is my legal responsibility to use the correct moving and handling techniques as I have learnt during my training. It is important that you understand how to prevent a fire and what to do in the event of a fire.
With the heat sometimes reaching a high of over 100 degrees, they need to prepare by hydrating the day of and the night before working outside in the heat. Sometimes working outside in the cold rain, an electrician needs to know how to dress appropriately for the occasion. Whether inside in a clean, warm house or outside in the cold or heat, an electrician needs to know how to properly prepare themselves for the day. No matter the situation an electrician finds him or herself in, safety always comes first! Sometimes working high in a bucket truck with strong
For example, if a client needs to find cheap furniture to re-furnish after an apartment fire the caseworker can provide contact information for local charities that provide those supplies. Client caseworkers also make sure to call clients and follow up on their situation after a disaster. I was often impressed with how personalized the caseworkers would try to be with clients. Staff and volunteers showed genuine concern and interest in cases. Caseworkers made sure to read the case file and ask clients if they needed further assistance when closing their CAC accounts.
• Making the environment safe for everyone’s use. • Following organizations policy and procedure on health and safety. 2. Management of Health and Safety at work Regulations 1999- This place responsibility on employers to provide adequate trainings for the staff under their employment.. They must also carry out risk assessments, remove or reduce any health and safety hazards identified.
UNIT 202 Introduction to personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings. Outcome 1 Understand what is required for competence in own work role 1/ As a care worker it is my duties to ensure I promote a professional and well presented manner. It is my duty to ensure I have been given full training when regarding to medical or manual handling activities. It is my responsibility to ensure the safety and protection of the people I support. I must report any danger that I think can cause harm to myself or others, I have a responsibility to follow company procedures and policies always within my own role.
Noise, especially if exposed to excessive or prolonged noises Confined workplaces that are too small to move around in. Stress, if your work load is too much for you to handle 5. A common accident is an electrical one, how can this be prevented? • Only qualified electrician should perform electrical work. Maintain Workplace Safety Assignment 6.