Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (amended 2008) RIDDOR - sets out what needs to be reported. Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 - emphasizes what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Health and safety policies and procedures are in place to protect those in social care settings. They are to ensure that I adhere and comply to health and safety rules and regulations. Responsibilities Manager/ Employer To provide a safe place to work Prevent risks to health Assess risks and take action to reduce them Provide information, training and supervision as needed Ensure machinery is safe to use Provide adequate first aid facilities Provide PPE (free of charge) Carer/Employee To take reasonable care of my own and others’ health and safety To report to my manager any potential and actual risks and hazards Take part in any training provided To understand and comply with health and safety instructions and procedures Others To understand and comply with
Unit 1: Understanding Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings 1. List the aspects of employmentcovered by law. -Protect the safety -Well- being -Rights of employees at work -Contracts of employment -Diversity and equality -Holiday and Salary entitlements -Health and safety -Data protection - Discrimination 2. List the main features of current employment legislation -Employment Rights Act 1996 -Equality Act; (Amended) Disability Act 2010 -Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 -Data Protection Act 1998 Employment Right Act 1996 To be given a contract to the employee with the terms and conditions clearly specify, like: employment particulars, protection of wages, guarantee payments, protected disclosures, protection from suffering detriment in employment, time off work, dependants, study and training, supervision from work, maternity leave, parental leave, flexible working, termination of employment, unfair dismissal, redundancy payments. Equality Act; (Amended) Disability Act 2010 included pregnant workers; maternity leave regulations; parental leave; race relations Act; sexual discriminations Act; public disclosure Act.
The government have set out a number of health and social care initiatives which include the Equality Act 2010, the Care Standards act 2000 and The Dignity in Care Act. All these acts are in place to promote anti-discriminatory practice in all health and social care settings. The Equality Act 2010 is in place to stop people being treated unfairly and try to give everyone equal opportunities, the act protects 9 characteristics including; age, disability, gender reassignment , marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation. The Equality Act 2010 ensures that everyone is treated equally for example if in a work setting such as a school it will ensure that all staff regardless of their sex receives the same pay depending on their job role and responsibilities. Care providers will have to follow The Equality Act 2010; they can do this in a number of ways such as creating a set of policies and procedures that the staff will have to follow.
Understanding Employment Rights & Responsibilities in Health, Social Care or Children's & Young People's Settings 1.1Aspects of employment covered by law are: Anti-discrimination against age/gender/race/religion/disability Working hours and holiday entitlements Sick leave and sick pay Data protection Health and Safety Criminal records bureau (CRB) checks, combined with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) now known as the Vetting & Barring Scheme. 1.2Main features of current employment legislation are: Employment rights Equalities and discrimination Health and safety 1.3Legislation for employment exists to protect the rights of both the employer and employee at work, and explains the responsibilities for both. 1.4Sources of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities & rights can be obtained from: HR DEPTARTMENTS within the company concerning my contract & responsibilities CITIZEN ADVICE BUREAU for employers/employees will provide advice and information on work related issues COMMUNITY LEGAL ADVICE for if a dispute occurs and becomes a legal issue – i.e. employment tribunal TRADE UNIONS & other representative bodies will support me with a work related issue concerning my employer and will help me to protect my rights as an employee 2.1Terms & conditions of my contract of employment states details for when wages are paid, rate of pay I am on and how my wages are paid. It tells me my hours of work expected each week, what days off I am entitled to and holiday entitlements.
Unit HSC 027 Outcome 1: Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work place 1.1: Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation in regards to general health and safety in a work setting. Under this Act, the employer, the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace. The employer should have an accessible copy of this Act kept on the premises. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 emphasizes what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Other key pieces of legislation that sit alongside and support the Health and Safety at Work Act are; • The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (known as COSHH) requires employers to control and provide data on all substances that can cause harm or illness to health.
Unit 1: Understanding Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health & Social Care 1. Statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work 1.1 The aspects of employment covered by law are: * Anti-discrimination provisions (e.g. gender, race, disability, religion, age ) * Working hours and holiday entitlements * Sickness absence and sick pay * Data protection * Health and safety * CRB checks * Redundancy and dismissal * Training * Disciplinary procedures 1.2 The main features of current employment legislation are: * Employment Rights * Equalities * Discrimination Law * Health and Safety 1.3 Legislation relating to employment exists to protect the rights of employers and employees by providing rules and regulations that must be followed. 1.4 Information and advice in relation to employment responsibilities and rights could be sourced from; employers human resources, line manager, citizens advice or ACAS (Advisory, conciliation and Arbitration Service) , community legal advice, access to work, additional learning support or trade unions and representative bodies. 2.
There is an increasing responsibility for employers to protect the health & safety of their employees. The financial benefits to employers of compliance are significant. Regulations are immediately assessed and amended in line with changes in the workplace and how work conditions affect individuals. Key Legislation The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is the basis for health and safety law, it sets out general duties which employers have towards employees and members of the public, and employees have to themselves and to each other. This also includes taking action to protect the health and well-being of employees after they return to work, if they become more vulnerable to risk because of illness, injury or disability.
The company must provide safe working conditions free of hazards for its employees. OSHA law is to prevent workplace injuries, and the employer is required by law to provide protective equipment, procedures, and safe practices to prevent workplace injuries. If employee voice complaints of hazardous working conditions, OSHA is obligated to investigate. Employees can refuse to work if the conditions are unusually dangerous and the employers refuse to make the conditions safe. The National Labor Relations Act provides rights for the employees when there is concerted activity among workers that provide a
Assignment 1) Four aspects of employment covered by statutory law are * health and safety at work * sex discrimination act *childrens act *data protection act AC1.2 The health and safety act at work sets the standards that must be met to insure the health and safety of all employees and others who may be affected by any work activity The sex discrimination law protects you against discrimination at work including : *Dismissal *Employment terms and conditions *Pay and benefits *Promotion and trsnsfer oppertunities *Training *Recruitment *Redundancy The childrens act protects childrens rights by requiring local authorities to be flexible in meeting childrens needs. The children act ensures that where ever they live
In this unit it is a breakdown of the ERR in health and social care. ERR meaning Employment Rights and Responsibilities. In this section it covers the basics of what an employer should know as taking the role of a healthcare assistant. Task 1: Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work 1.1 List the aspects of employment covered by law:- The working hours your contracted for Whether you’re entitled to holidays Health and safety within your work place Entitlement to sick pay Maternity and paternity rights Rights to sickness absence National minimum wage Rules and Regulations such as the disciplinary procedures Redundancy and dismissal Anti-discrimination provisions; race, age,