* Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. * COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) * Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) * Health and Social Care Act. * Family Law Reform Act. * Children’s Act 1986 and Children’s Act 2004 For each of these legislations as a company caring for children and young people we have a responsibility to adhere to them and make staff aware of what their responsibility are and how they can put them in place, this is why we have policies and procedures and risk assessments that all staff must read and sign and have available to look at as and when needed. Health and Safety at Work Act.
It is your employer’s responsibility to ensure that all laws and legal regulations concerning infection prevention and control are followed by employees. They must do this by undertaking risk assessment and management to identify and minimise the impact of infection hazards. Relevant training and supervision in aspects of infection and control should also be provided by your employer. The correct equipment should also be made available to ensure you are able to prevent and control infection. Relevant information relating to infection hazards and prevention and control methods are also to be provided by your employer.
All employees must also observe general precautions, other rules specific to a particular work activity must also be observed. Roles and responsibilities of personnel in relation to injection control. 1.2 - Explain employers responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection: It is the responsibility pf the employer to provide employees with information on such policies, as well as ensure all employees receive sufficient training where necessary. Employers also need to provide the correct PPE to all members of staff. 2.1 - Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection: The Health and Social Care Act 2008; Codes of Practice for health and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance.
You should receive proper training on how and when to use any PPE provided and your employer should carry out regular checks to ensure it is being used correctly. Waste can be a source of infection and needs to be dealt with safely. Employers must have procedures in place to deal with waste materials and spillages to ensure it is dealt with correctly. Your employer is also responsible in reporting any outbreaks of infection within your workplace to appropriate bodies. 1.2 Explain employee’s responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection The employee has a duty of care for the service users you attend.
UNIT 306 Understand Health and Safety in Social Care Settings 1.1 · Health and Safety at Work Act · Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) · The Management of Health and Safety Work Regulations 1992 · Personal Protective equipment regulations · The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 · Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 1.2 · Ensuring there is safe equipment · Managing risks · Ensuring there is adequate welfare facilities · Providing information, instruction, training and supervision · How health and safety is communicated in the workplace · The arrangements for first aid, fire and emergencies · The arrangements for reporting accidents or other health problems 1.3 · To participate in health and safety training · To report any potential and actual hazards and risks to the employer · Be responsible for their own and others health and safety · To understand and follow all health and safety procedures and policies The employer or manager · Provide training, information, instruction and supervision · Provide safety signs · Provide appropriate PPE for staff · Provide a safe place to work · Carry out risk assessments · Provide adequate first aid and welfare facilities Individuals · Take reasonable care for own and others health and safety · Understand and follow health and safety instructions and procedures · Work with the carer to use equipment safely 1.4 · Administering Medication · Assisting and moving · Using equipment · Food handling and preparation · Emergency procedures · First Aid · Certain medical procedures 1.5 · You could access additional support and and information relating to health and safety by speaking to your manager or supervisor, a dedicated person responsible for health and safety, the environmental health
Unit SHC32 Engage in personal development in health and social care or children's and young people's settings Outcome 1 Understand what is required for competence in own work role 1.1 My first obligation when entering in to this work was to attend an induction course provided by my employer Condover College Limited. After attending the course, I was required to complete a document outlining my role and as a support worker and listing all aspects of my employment. There a number of responsibilities that I have within this role, which not only requires me to follow legislation, guidelines and regulations with regard to those in my care but to also follow my employer's policies and procedures. It is important that I work towards providing an environment within the residential setting where those under my care are both happy and stimulated. I am also responsible for their personal care requirements.
|Unit 15: PWCS 37 Understand health and safety | Introduction The aim of this workbook is to allow you to present evidence for the criteria listed below. Your assessor will ask you to consider your job role and experience in your workplace to answer the questions contained within this assignment. Your assessor will assess your answers and provide you with feedback. Unit Summary This unit will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the various areas in social care, which are covered by health and safety policy and procedures. You will investigate the precautions, which are intended to preserve the safety of both staff and individuals who use the services.
Assignment 304 Task A Ai) What is meant by the term “duty of care” A duty of care is where the staff put the service user’s health and wellbeing first. It underlines the code of practice and should be built into your practice on a day to day level. Exercising duty of care is a legal requirement and would be tested in court in the event of negligence or malpractice. Aii) How the duty of care affects the work of a social care worker. Duty of care affects a social care worker by prompting the independence of the service user follow practice and procedures designed to keep you and others safe from violent and abusive behaviour at work.
Unit 4222-306 Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care (HSC 037) Outcome 1 Understand own responsibilities, and try the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety Identify legislation relating to health and safety in the health and safety work setting 1. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 2. Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) 3. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) 4. Food Safety Act 1990 5.
2. Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. It is the responsibility of the employer to provide employees with information on such policies, as well as make sure all employees receive sufficient training where necessary. Also to provide PPE (personal protective equipment- to all members of staff. Outcome 2 Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections 1.