UNIT 4222-306 1.1 Manual handing regulations 1992 Control of substances hazardous to health 2002 ( CHOSHH) Report of injuries,Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 ( RIDDOR) Health & Safety first aid regulations 1981 Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 Food safety act 1990 1.2 Under the health & safety at work act 1974 , the employer, the employee, and where appropriate , the service user I support, have a responsibility to ensure safety is maintained in the work place. There should be two accident books in your organisation for service user and staff. It is important that you record each accident that happens to you or that you witness. The book are reviewed by your management team and will help to prevent future accidents occurring . If you have suffered from a communicable illness, you should not work until you have been given the 'all clear' from the doctor .
Assignment 8 Unit 027 This assignment should demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding relating to these learning outcomes: Assessment criteria 1.2 and 2.4 and Unit 66 2.2c Explain how health and safety is monitored, maintained and reviewed and how people in the work setting are made aware of risks and hazards and encouraged to work safely and include a reflective account of an outing and the systems in place for visits. The Manager or supervisor will carry out daily risk assessments and health and safety checks before the start of each session, checking outdoor areas, entrances, doors/locks, flooring, electric sockets, toilets, windows, temperature, kitchen area and the fire-fighting equipment is in place. If any problems arise they will be dealt with before the setting opens, if this is not possible she will develop an action plan specifying the action/person or funding required and will make all staff aware on arrival. The owner of the building has risk assessments carried out every 6 months and we have a fire safety officer come annually. We are a set up and take down setting so all equipment is checked over whilst doing this daily, anything broken or damaged is removed.
Staff from other nurseries are given a tour of the building and fire exits. • Visitors - are informed on arrival, they are asked to sign in the visitors book which includes a nursery evacuation plan, they are never left alone a member of staff will always guide them. • Families and carers - they are given an induction, Health and safety pack and terms and conditions of the nursery which highlights the importance of collecting children and personal belongings. CYPCore34-1.3 Identify sources of current guidance for planning healthy and safe environments and services. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - Department for Education in Northern Ireland - St John Ambulance - The British Red Cross – Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 – The Care standards Act – Manual Handling Regulations –
Project 1 - BSBOHS201A HAZARDS ELIMINATE or CONTROL MEASURES Slips and trips 1 Work areas should be kept clear of obstructions. Archive unnecessary files and sit appropriately to avoid tripping other staff members 2 Coffee and tea spillages must be cleaned up immediately. 3 Torn carpets, computer and electrical cables, floor covering defects to be repaired and replaced. Electrical cables must be placed around the perimeter of the office and covered. Electrical Equipment (electric shocks or burns from using faulty equipment) 1 Electrical equipment must be tested by an electrician for electrical safety and tagged with the date, and retested on a regular basis.
My employer must follow the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, their responsibilities are to provide the mandatory training and supervisions, ensure policies and procedures are put in place, plan, organise, control, monitor and review health and safety arrangements, make sure the equipment is available and to maintain risk assessments and to deal with chemicals and other substances safely. As an employee I also have to follow COSHH 2002 (control of substances hazardous to health) in my workplace. This means I have to follow the procedures set in place by my employer and attend training. I have to make sure any hazardous substances are kept locked away where unauthorized people cannot get them. I also need to dispose of hazardous substances correctly and not mix substances in case of any hazardous fumes or explosions that may occur.
This act was produced to make provision to secure the health and safety, of the person at work. The act is to protect other's against risks to health and safety, in connection with the activities of the young persons with in the work place for controlling and keeping the use of dangerous substances. To make further respect to the employment medical advisory service to amend the law relating to building regulations and the building Act 1959(Scotland) for connected purposes. In order to comply with this law, the team and myself must carry out weekly Health and safety checks and record them. All chemicals are kept in a locked storage cupboard along with the protected clothing equipment etc.
The Lead Supervisor shall then report to the Owner the incident. Any incident resulting in the death of one (1) or more persons; or in the hospitalization of three (3) or more persons, shall be reported to the closest OSHA office within eight (8) hours by the Owner. In the absence of the Owner, the Lead Supervisor shall perform that function. All efforts shall be made to document the scene of an incident by the Lead Supervisor, and/or by someone under his supervision. This shall be done with the aid of still photos, videos, and sketches.
Prior to carrying their role I ensure all staff are adequately trained in Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling, COSHH, Fire Safety, this training is updated on an annual basis and relevant or new legislation passed on when required through team meetings or supervisions. Under the RIDDOR, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, I am required to report fatalities caused by workplace injuries, major injuries or incidents, dangerous occurrences and occupational
Regulations explain how hazardous materials should be used, how they should be stored and labelled, how to deal with a spillage. -- ( RIDDOR 1995 ) Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 provide Employers with a legal requirement to record and report all accidents which occur in the workplace. Records must be kept for 3 years and be available if required by the HSE. For example needle stick injuries would be reported under these regulations The reporting, recording and treatment of diseases such as – Cholera, Dysentery, Diphtheria and Food poisoning is dealt with by the Public Health Control of Diseases Act 1984 and the Public Health Infectious Diseases Regs; 1988. 2.2 Local and organisational policies relevant to the prevention and control of infection Every health or social care
Health and safety(first aid) regulations. 1981-this act covers requirement for the provision of first aid in the work place. 5. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995- These regulation require employers to notify the Health and Safety Executive or other relevant authorities, of a range of occupational injuries, diseases and dangerous events. 6.