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
To make sure that all employees are health and safety trained and keeps them all up to date with any changes. Only let employees that are trained to do certain jobs do so. Make sure all equipment is in full working order and maintenance checks are kept up to date. Supply any personal protective clothing as needed. Make sure that the work place is a safe environment to work in.
Equipment should also be inspected on a regular basis. This could be done by a competent person and records should be kept. 1.2 Health and safety policies and procedures are there to keep you, the people you are supporting and other people around you safe at all times. By following the policies and procedures provided and agreed ways of working you are also keeping within the law. Some of the main points of a health and safety would be the company’s statement of intent, first aid procedures, and accident reporting and risk assessments.
We know what paperwork to fill in so everything is documented in our records. We have had all relevant training and are all up to date. Moving and handling of individuals is vital it is done in the correct way so harm is caused to any parties. 1.2 Analyse how policies, procedures and practices in own setting meet health,
It is the responsibility of the Health and Safety Officer, nursery manager and Head Office to ensure health and safety procedures are put in place, making sure people/staff are aware of them and follow them. Taking into consideration the health, safety and welfare of the children we care for and staff members. Also to provide staff with a safe environment, safe equipment and safe place to work. Things we have to follow and abide by are: Policies and procedures –
All staff attend regular meetings so any problems can be highlighted with all staff and so that everyone knows what they need to be doing to maintain high standards. 3. It is important when working with service users that we remember to always be professional
ASSIGNMENT: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE. The organisation's policy & responsibilities for ensuring a safe & healthy working environment. AC1.1 The main legislation & industry regulations that employers must work within are the Health & safety at Work act 1974, commonly referred to as HASAW, HSWA, the HSW Act, the 1974 Act or HASAWA, these are all the same piece of legislation. Any information or guidance needed can be found on the HSE website. There are three primary aims of the HSWA: To secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work.
When communicating with service users, families and outside agency’s I use a wide range of communication methods including total communication aids to collate as much information as possible so that I can prepare the best care package for the individual and so the support team have all the information they need. This helps me keep up a good standard of communication skills and methods within my job role, this also enables me to keep up good positive rapports and relationships whilst building a trust with each individual that I work with. All though I use a range of communication methods I find that the most useful
F/601/8138 Q: IDENTIFY LEGISLATION RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY IN A HEALTH OR SOCIAL WORK SETTING. ANS: Legislations relating to health and safety in a health or social work setting are: 1. The health and safety at work Act 1974- under this statue care practitioners share responsibility for health and safety in care settings with care organisation that employs them. The role of the employer to the employee are : • Providing a safe and secure work environment for the employee. • Providing safe equipment for employee’s use.
To co-operate with the employer on matters of health and safety and follow work procedures correctly using and not misusing or interfering with anything provided for health and safety or welfare. To take part in all health and safety training; to report any potential hazards and risks; Understand and comply with health and safety procedures and report any accident or incident that may occur and to work in a safe manor. The employer/manager should ensure so far as it is reasonably practicable the health and safety and welfare of all employees