Management ensures all employees are following organizational regulations and all kinds of operations are conducting in prescribed way. They make sure health and safety for the employees and clients. Employers will employ effective, energetic and experienced people as managers. They can employ specialists as well. Health and safety is very concerning issue in health and social care setting.
2.1 CONSULT WITH COLLEAGUES TO IDENTIFY THEIR PLANNED ACTIVITES AND CORESPONDING RESOURCE NEEDSI provide staff with information regarding health and safety, to make sure working practices are carried out and followed staff are involved in the review of policies, procedures and practice e.g staff member m is in charge of the fire drills and recording etc. By involving the staff this leads to good levels of understanding and knowledge. All findings are documented accordingly and it is clear to all staff who holds the day to day responsibility for each aspect of the policy areas. Meetings take place regularly to make sure all staff and managers are aware of competence, control, co-operation and communication.Competence covers recruitment, training, support and advice e.g in my workplace I ensure that staff are adequately instructed and trained by having training courses, clear explanations given on procedures before being undertaken and outlining risks etc.Control is allocating responsibilities, securing commitment, instruction and supervision, i.e I ensure each staff member knows what they must do and how they will be held accountable e.g in charge of fire drills, risk assessment documentation etc. Co-operation between individuals and groups i.e.
In addition The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, there are also additional regulations covering industry sectors as a whole, for example, construction industry. The general duties, which must be followed by all, are outlined below: Employers: * Ensure health, safety and welfare of all their employees. * Produce a written policy statement explaining how the employers intend to impose the safe work environment. * Consult with union representatives if necessary/required. * Ensure
ICO1: The principles of infection prevention and control. Oct 2014 Written by Laura Shaw Q: 1.1 Explain employee’s roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. Employees roles and responsibilities in the care industry are all different but the one thing they all have a responsibility to do is they must always be aware of and report any individuals health changes and they also have a responsibility to keep all work areas and equipment clean, tidy and free from infection hazards. They are also encouraged to maintain good personal hygiene for themselves as well as their service users. For example when assisting a service user to have a bath, shower or to use the toilet you must always wear the PPE (personal protective equipment) provided when removing any soiled clothing you must dispose of it in the correct way using the sluice bags that are provided and the sluice bags should be tided shut thus preventing any infection among other service users clothes.
(The National Archives, 1974) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 applies to all workplaces, whatever the type of business. Employers, the self employed, temporary workers, family and visitors of residents, persons on work experience, contractors and everyone who is affected by work activities, are affected by the Act. In my workplace, I worked for an organisation which had a residential home setting and a supported living facility. The company has one Health and Safety Policy that aims to provide and maintain a safe and healthy workplace by ensuring that all work equipment is safe and that a safe system of work is provided to all the employees. There is also a
Health and safety at work Act 1974 This act puts a duty on employers to: • ensure the health and safety at work for all employees. • Provide and maintain equipment and systems which are ssafe and not a rsik to employees health in terms of use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances. • Provide information, training and supervision relating to health and safety at work. Managers have a duty to: • Maintain a safe working environment for all staff and ensure that all staff adhere to policies, procedures and instructions. • Provide training for staff practices and work methods.
To make sure employees are aware of health and safety, we must make sure we have health and safety posters and policies clearly visibly displayed in common areas. I am also required to maintain a safe place of work by making sure all individuals have safe entry and exit with sufficient fire exits and emergency lighting, emergency alarms, sprinklers, monitoring the temperature of the office and making sure they are no risks to safety such as loose hanging wires, damaged floor tiles etc. Trained First Aiders, Fire Marshals and DSE Assessors should also be allocated. • Outline your responsibility as a manager contained in your organisation’s Health and Safety Policy or Environmental Protection Policy (20 marks) I am responsible as a manager for ensuring that the employees under my control and others, such as clients/visitors are made aware of or are escorted to comply with the Company's Health & Safety Policy. The responsibilities include: • Ensure that the Health & Safety Regulations and related Company's
Legislation and Health and Safety we are governed by a range of legislation and policies to provide a safe and healthy working environment, all the legislation comes under the health and safety at work act 1974. This covers duties for the employer, managers and employees, The employer has the duty to provided information,the supervision and training on health and safety within the working environment. Have clear health and safety policies in place, and ensure the area is safe for all employees including providing any equipment required and maintaining to ensure the is not a risk to the employees As a Manager I am required to maintain a safe working environment, provide inductions for new staff, which must include health and safety procedures and how to identify potential hazards. I am to also ensure that all staff stick to the policies and procedures in place. The employee must follow all health and safety policies, follow the instructions provided with any equipment and ensure the cleaning products are used in the correct manner.
All employees have the following responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: . To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of any person who might be affected by their acts at work. . To co-operate with the relevant authorities (e.g. Ofsted) in meeting safety requirements.
The policies and procedures are set out in the workplace in order to maintain a safe place for work and to ensure all aspects of care and legal framework are covered. The health and safety policies and procedures are also used in the workplace in order to check that employees are using them appropriately in practice. The health and safety policies and procedures also covers safeguarding, reporting of accidents, fire prevention, security, health and safety, food safety, storing medicines and waste disposal etc. The main health and safety responsibilities of social care worker: My responsibilities are to take all of the health and safety trainings relevant to my work role and cooperate with others on health and safety issues. Wear personal protective clothing and ensure that I know how to use equipment for doing care related tasks.