* A description of the importance of promoting and maintaining a safe and secure learning environment 1:1 Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 To ensure the health and safety of learners, trainer and any guests to the session it is key to that the trainer adheres to this primary piece of legislation. As part of the preparation for any classroom training session they should follow HSE guidelines to carry out the following: * Identify any likely risks and work out which ones need to be concerned about. Put measures in place to reduce the harmful effects. * Carry out a risk assessment of the environment using recognised HSE guidelines *
It states that we should establish a high level of professional integrity; take reasonable care to ensure the safety and welfare of the learners and to respect the rights and diversity of the learners regardless what race, gender, disability, etc. I also need to follow my organisations codes of practice through good timekeeping, following the disciplinary procedures, sustainability and keeping to the dress code. As a teacher I am responsible for educating the learners on health and safety procedures; for example I will tell the learners where the appropriate fire exits are in case of a fire as directed in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, I will also avoid exposing any one to risks through proper use and training of IT equipment. While teaching I have to follow the Safeguarding vulnerable groups Act 2006 as I am working with learners aged between 16 and 25, this Act says I have to ensure the safety and well-being of the learners and prevent them from harm. As I work within the computer industry there are
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 is a law that provides protection for the self and others in the workplace. It is the duty of every employer to make sure their employees are aware of Legislation by providing training and instruction. This is implemented in our school by carrying our regular risk assessments and ensuring that all staff are trained on all aspects of health and safety. The school must have up to date posters and that we ensure that there is an effective way of reporting hazards to the appropriate person. Policies ensure guidelines to protect pupils, staff, parents, visitors and contractors when on the school premises, this includes how risks can be controlled and who is responsible for this.
As a tutor I must follow the current legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to my current role, to protect myself and the students in the classroom environment. Legislation and codes of practice relevant to my role are as follows- *Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – This act is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain. It is a provision for securing health and safety and welfare of people at work, and protecting against risks to others in connection with the activities of people at work. I will always ensure my surroundings are suitable and safe for myself and the students. If there are any adjustments that need to be made, I will have them carried out.
This puts the onus on both the employer and employee to work in a safe environment, and to protect others against taking risks that would put themselves and others at risk. • Codes of Professional Practice (2008) provides an explanation of six expected behaviour of Institute for Learning (IfL) members in the Lifelong Learning Sector. This encompasses integrity, respect, care, practice, disclosure and responsibility. • Copyright Designs and Patents Act (1998) require that the original author of any work included in any material you may duplicate or reference in your teaching is acknowledged. • Data Protection Act (2003) provides protection with regard to the way that any information, be it in paper or electronic format, is stored and disclosed.
Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning 1. Understand own role and responsibilities in lifelong learning 1.1 Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities Legislation is a really important part of lifelong learning and as a teacher I should have an understanding of them. A few of the legislations that I think are vital to be wary of as a teacher are: • Disability Discrimination Act 1995 • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 • Sex Discrimination Act 1975 • Equality Act 2010 • Race Relations Act 1976 • Data Protection Act 2008 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 ensures that as a facilitator I do not change the way I act or teach with learners if they have special needs, or disabilities. I should make sure my classroom is adapted to their needs but not make them feel inferior. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 covers the regulations of workplace health and safety.
Unit 209 Understand how to handle information in social care settings. Outcome 1 Understand the need for secure handling of information in social care settings. 1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in social care. The Data Protection Act 1998 controls how your personal information is used by organisations, businesses and the government. Everyone responsible for using data or storing data has to follow strict rules called 'Data protection principles' these are as follows: Used fairly and lawfully used for specifically stated purposes kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary kept safe and secure Not transferred outside the UK without adequate protection For more sensitive information such as ethnic background, political opinions, religious beliefs, health, sexual health and criminal records there is stronger legal protection.
Learner Name______________________________________________ Unit – HSC027 Unit | Learning outcome(s) | Assessment criteria | Questions | HSC027 | 1 | 1.1 | Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting | Answer Health and Safety at Work Act 1974-The Act covers a wide range of issues relating to workplace health, safety and welfare across different sectors. Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002)- to make sure the handling of a service user is done correctly and safely for them and for you and respecting their dignity. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002- Care providers must protect staff and service users from harm by ensuring that potentially dangerous substances are safely stored and that staff that use them are properly trained to do so. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Food Safety Act 1990, Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 and Food Safety (Temperature Control) Regulations 1995 | | 1 | 1.2 | Describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer | Answer The main points of health and safety policies and procedures largely centre on standards that must be upheld in order to create a safe place of work, and also to ensure that somewhere meets all legislation requirements when it comes to things like COSHH, where all substances must be locked away while not in use, and not left around when being used if the worker leaves the room, even for a moment, that is if the level of work is to keep up with the standard required to maintain itself within the COSHH legislation. The policies and procedures ensure that all risk assessments are up to date
Unit3 Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care P2-M1 In this assignment I will be talking about the different types of legislations and why they are important. Health and safety at a workplace is important because it ensures that all workers are being protected, it is also important because workers are being protected from illness and if they have become ill because of work the health and safety at work act 1974 can make sure a risk assessment is taken so hat other workers stay safe and the same thing does not happen again. Health and safety at work act 1974 is an act that covers everyone such as employees, employers and the service user. Within this act they provide training for workers, students and anyone that is on a placement or someone that is doing voluntary work this legislation has been helping people and workers for 30years. This act has helped people save their lives and be able to carry on working; this act covers people in the UK for example England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
E1 * COSHH 2002 * Child Care Act 2006 * Equality act 2010 * Human Rights Act 2000 * Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 E2 The control of substances hazardous to health regulation 2002 states that “substances which can make people ill or injure them must be stored and used properly” (CACHE level 3 child care and education, Tassoni, 2007) COSHH promotes children’s health and welfare by making sure the children’s environment is safe and the substances that could cause harm are locked away and are only used in COSHH is part of the health and safety at work act. Childcare settings have policies put into place about how to deal with substances that are hazardous to health. For example at my placement when changing a nappy they have to wear disposable gloves and aprons. They also have to dispose of the waste in a special bin. At my placement they have a number of special cupboards for example; for keeping all the cleaning fluids e.g.