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.
Bullying of any sort stops members of the setting from being able to achieve their full potential and prevents equality of opportunity. Bullying is anti-social behaviour and affects everyone it is unacceptable and should not be tolerated which is why anti-bullying policies and procedures are in place, to protect all. The following steps should be taken when dealing with incidents: * If bullying is suspected or reported, the incident will be dealt with initially by the child’s keyworker or adult on duty. The incident will be treated as an urgent priority. * A clear account of the incident will be recorded and given to the line manager.
In my setting all policies and procedures are kept in the main office and are available to view at all times. It is very important that I am familiar with these policies and follow them at all times. In my setting there is a safeguarding folder and it is my responsibility to read this file and keep up to date with any changes or amendments that may arise. This is important as I need to know what to do when I think there is a safeguarding issue with any child/children. I must follow the confidentiality policy and not discuss any information about children, their families and sensitive information about the setting matters to anyone unless there is an appropriate reason to do so.
Unit 4222-208 Contribute to health and safety in health and social care (HSC 027) Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting Answer 1.1 Legislation relating to general health and safety: - Health and safety at work act 1974 - manual handling regulations 1992 - reporting of injuries, disease and dangerous occurences regulations (RIDDOR) - Control of substances hazardous to health 2002 (COSHH) Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999. Lifting operations and lifting equipment
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 .
CONSULTING B ETHICS PROGRAM Confidentiality When working with clients regarding the receiving and giving of personal information we must strive to ensure that all information be kept confidential to ensure a bond of trust with our clients and also a level of expertise and lawful respect to their businesses. This confidentiality of information should be used in all forms of information whither current or past clients with whom we may encounter. Ethics We must always conduct our own services honestly and honorably, and expect our clients and suppliers to do the same. Any information or advice given should reflect our ethical guidelines as well as societal to ensure our clients continue with us. Any information or actions we apply need to comply with in the law and logically with our society we are doing business with.
Assignment 306 Task a HEALTH AND SAFETY PRESENTATION Ai A list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in social care - • Health and safety at work act 1974 • Health and safety (first aid) regulation 1981 including the amendment on 2009 • Management of Health and safety at work regulation 1999 • Manual handling operations regulations 1992 • The electricity at work regulation 1989 • Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulation 1995 (RIDDOR) • Communicable diseases and infection control • Care standard act 2000 • The medicines act 1968 • Working time regulation 1998 • Food safety act 1990 and food hygiene regulations2005
• Both parties can be offered help and support if required and all information disclosed for both whistle blower and the accused will be kept confidential and is investigated discreetly (Data Protection Act) • Preparations for any ramifications that could follow whistle blowing. If employment is terminated or a person suffers as a result of whistle blowing they are then protected by law under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, this law was brought in to protect whistle blowers from detrimental treatment by their employers. Although whistle blowing may be a daunting and frightening experience to act upon, the safety and wellbeing of a child may depend on another person’s actions, subsequently all aspects of whistle blowing are to be thought over with the best intentions of children or young people in
Unit HSC 037Promote and implement health and safety inhealth and social careCredit Value 6 Outcome 1- Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety 1.1 Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer Health and safety at work act 1974The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering work-related health and safety in the United Kingdom. It sets out a lot of your employer’s responsibilities for your health and safety at work.The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for enforcing health and safety at work such as: -Risk assessments andMaking the workplace safe and healthyRIDDORPuts duties on employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises (the responsible person) to report certain serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences (near misses).From 1st October 2013 changes will be introduced to the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations that will simplify the mandatory reporting of workplace injuries for businesses, while ensuring that the data collected gives accurate and useful picture of workplace incidents.Infection controlIt offers evidence-based advice on the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections in primary and community careCOSHH Is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health.Giving clear instructions and advice of how and what to use workplace chemicals, what to do in the event of a spillage or accident. Disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wasteThe requirements are intended to minimize pollution resulting from the disposal of hazardous waste in or on the land.EEC regulations on manual handlingThe Manual Handling Operational Regulations set
Duty of Care is the legal duty to take reasonable care so that others aren’t harmed and involves identifying risks and taking reasonable care in your response to these risks. Organisations should always ensure that they consult legal and legislative requirements when developing and maintaining their duty of care frameworks and consider working alone guidelines. 1.2 Diemmas that may arise Equipment- Clients may refuse to use hoists and stand aids as they have had bad experience in the past with using them which could affect clients hygiene, physical needs and means that staff can’t do their job to a high standard we would take note of what the clients have said and ring the manager to come up with another solution. All equipment must be in date and checked regularly before use. Training- training must be up to date and if it isn’t you should not but yourself or clients at risk of danger.