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.
That all risks and hazards are known and that responses are in place. That appropriate training has been carried out to enable best care. b) The employer or manager To make sure the area is safe to working and that risk assessments are in place and up to date, to provide adequate first aid facilities, to have all information on hazardous material and have and supply correct PPE. To make sure all equipment is correct and safe to use and regularly maintained. Limit and control substances that may affect health of
Unit 306 Understand health and safety in social care settings Outcome 1 Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings 1.1 The different legislations that relate to health and safety in social care settings include: Health and safety at work act 1974 – This Act covers occupational health and safety in Briton. Local authorities along with the health and safety executive are responsible for enforcing the act. Manual Handling operations regulations 1992 – This regulation is in place to reduce the risk of injury through manual handling tasks. It applies to a wide range of tasks such as lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying. Provisions and use of work equipment regulation 1998 – This regulation covers all the equipment I may use while at work.
• The employer or manager – To make sure that employees are up to date with mandatory health and safety training to improve the safety at work for themselves as well as patients. • Others in the work setting – builders should make sure that their building equipment does not harm members of the public by keeping walking paths clear. 4. Identify tasks relating to health and safety that should not be carried out without
Awareness of Health and Safety a practical guide IN A SOCIAL CARE SETTING !1 May 2015 AWARENESS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY IN A SOCIAL CARE SETTING !2 Table of Contents OBJECTIVE 4 KEY LEGISLATION - WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW 5 MAIN POINTS OF LEGISLATION RELATED TO MOVING AND HANDLING 6 FOOD STANDARDS THAT RELATE TO SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS 7 THE MAIN HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES OF: 8 THE SOCIAL CARE WORKER 8 THE EMPLOYER OR MANAGER 8 THE MAIN POINTS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 9 ASSESSING RISKS 9 WORK ACTIVITIES THAT SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT AFTER SPECIAL TRAINING 10 HOW TO ACCESS ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND INFORMATION !3 10 AWARENESS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY IN A SOCIAL CARE SETTING Objective Safe practice is very important to the promotion of dignity in care. There are a number of legislative measures and regulations to support health and safety at work. These are intended to protect people in work, those using services and the wider public. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), local authority Trading Standards and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) can all bring prosecutions against care providers who breach health and safety standards. This guide aims to raise awareness of health and safety in the context of adult social care.
The employer/manager To make the workplace safe. To prevent risk’s to health. Ensure that machinery is safe to use. Set up emergency plans. Make sure working conditions all meet health, safety and welfare requirements.
CT308 Understand Health and Safety in Social Care settings Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings Legislation that relates to health and safety in social care settings are generally covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This act is the ‘umbrella’ that has been updated and supplemented by all the regulations and guidelines which extend it, support it or explain it. The regulations most likely to affect my workplace are: Manual Handling Regulations 1992(amended 2002) - sets out requirements for manual handling and moving and handling of people. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 2002 (COSHH) - requires employers to control substances that could cause harm. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (amended 2008) RIDDOR - sets out what needs to be reported.
Finally, procedures are the steps that are needed to be followed to ensure everyone’s safety within the workplace. In a health and social care environment, official policies are of particular importance. They ensure each individual employee treats customers with care and professionalism. For instance, a doctor in a hospital must refrain from operating on
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.
[019.1] Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections 1.1) Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection: As employees, it is our responsibility to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the possible spread of disease within our work place environment. Employees are to strictly adhere to company policies and procedures as well as that of the local authority and understand several legislation regarding the prevention and control of infection. This generally should involve working safely to protect ourselves, other staff, service users and the public from infection. Employees should put in a safe way of working such as always washing their hands, not coming to work if we feel unwell, ensure the proper use protective equipment at all time while working. 1.2) Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection Employers have the responsibility of ensuring the safety of our work place in such a way that is protects members of staff and the public from infection.