Also planning the day and having a routine which best fits around each individual ensuring that their best interests and personal choices come first. Other ways are - It also our duty of care to promote independence, and ensure that all individuals are aware of what their rights are. We should be aware of how to recognize signs of abuse, neglect or unacceptable behaviour and to follow policies and procedures if this happens All individuals should be treated fairly and without prejudice Informing management if there is anything that is stopping us from carrying out our job safely Complying with health and safety regulations Ensuring residents know about the complaints procedure and to report a complaint | 1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protectionof individuals | We are responsible in keeping individuals safe from harm, whether it is illness, abuse or harm and injury. We can do this by involving families and other health care professionals in their care plan, getting ideas on ways best to support their family. Following a code of practice and
HSC 037 Promote and implement health and safety in health and Social care Health and safety basically means assessing your workplace and reducing the risks. As an employee I have to abide by the health and safety at work act 1974. This means I need to attend any mandatory training I have been put on, go to supervisions, adhere to policies and procedures, use correct equipment, do not misuse faulty equipment, report any risks that I have seen and co-operate with my employer. This is all to ensure the safety of myself and others. 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.
• The employer or manager – To make sure that employees are up to date with mandatory health and safety training to improve the safety at work for themselves as well as patients. • Others in the work setting – builders should make sure that their building equipment does not harm members of the public by keeping walking paths clear. 4. Identify tasks relating to health and safety that should not be carried out without
Use the menu to find the endorsed training package for your industry or the Business Services Training Package. You will find it worthwhile to invest some time in familiarising yourself with the type of information contained within the Training Package. N/A Task 17 AQTF Research the AQTF by going to http://www.ibsa.org.au/content/taa04/aqtf.html. Unable to find the page on the internet for the above. Task 18 You are to select either a workplace task such as changing the toner in the printer and use the method described in this section to demonstrate the task to the learner, You should ask your teacher, trainer or a peer to observe your demonstration and give you feedback.
There are a number of differing but interlinking aspects to teaching and training in the lifelong learning sector; Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Legislation and Approved Codes of Practice to summarise some key aspects that need to considered when working with Learners. Health and Safety is of paramount importance and it is the duty of the Teacher or Trainer to inform the learners of the Health and safety issues and procedures specific to the training environment (the training centre or place of work where training is being delivered) such issues being: Fire procedures, first aid provisions, PPE requirements etc. Also the health and safety legislation that will be appropriate to the field they are training in; such as The Health and Safety at Work Act, L.O.L.E.R (Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, P.U.W.E.R. (Provision of Work Equipment Regulations) There are also other Laws, Codes of Practice or Regulatory Requirements for example in Plant Operator Training a Trainer must make sure that what Learners are taught is based on the current ACOP (Approved Code of Practice), Current and relevant legislation in their area of work and also their responsibilities under applicable current legislation and regulations Equality and Diversity legislation now impacts on all of us in our daily lives including the workplace and places of education and training. Therefore Teachers and Trainers must be aware of the need for them to promote equality and diversity to Learners and explain the requirements placed on training providers and teaching establishments to have their own policies and procedures in place.
So you are able to meet their personal needs. Teachers should make sure their learners will be safe physically. for example, making sure that the building meets the rules of health and safety: making sure the fire exits are easily accessible, making sure the structure is appropriate for the learners needs. Such as a ramp for a physically disabled learner. Also teachers need to make sure all the equipment the learners will be using during the course is safe for them to use.
Regularly do risk assessments so that they can minimise and identify any potential risk that could hard staff or service users. To make sure that I am safe at all times and I don’t put others at risk due to my actions. Make sure that we only do things that we are trained to do and the way that we have been trained to do so. Keep our training all up to date and make sure that we make note of any changes passed on by our manager. To make sure that all employees are health and safety trained and keeps them all up to date with any changes.
The Governing Body, as an employer, takes responsibility for the health and safety of all their pupils, members of staff and others who visit the premises. The setting also implements current health and safety legislation by ensuring that safety equipment is provided for any activity that warrants it. For example; safe use of tools in DT and gloves for handling materials in science. They also state within their policy the following “use the correct tools and equipment appropriate for the job and ensure that they are kept in good condition and not adapted for unauthorised use.” All materials and equipment need to fulfill the recognised standards of safety. The most widely used safety symbol is the kite-mark.
I must report any danger that I think can cause harm to myself or others, I have a responsibility to follow company procedures and policies always within my own role. 2/ The standards that influence my job role are:- * Code of Practice * Health and safety at work act 1974 * Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 * Management of Health and Safety at work Regulations 1999 3/ Ways to ensure that personal attitudes or beliefs do not obstruct the quality of work is to remain professional at all times, if there were any concerns then report back to manager immediately. Ensure that a client with person centred value needs are met and that they are comfortable and promote independence at all times Outcome 2 Be able to reflect on own work Activities 1/ Reflecting on work activities enables myself to have an understanding of my skills, competencies, knowledge and professional outcome. This will help me learn and identify new constructive or different approaches in future practice. This will also help with problem solving.
Ensuring the environment they live in is safe and clean by filling out cleaning rotas and keeping appropriate doors locked for supervised access. Also following all of the Codes of Practice. Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals. Following a code of practice sets out a basis for your work ethics and makes you stop and think if you are working in the best interests of the people you are supporting and to keep them away from harm. Also to safeguard this means for all Multi-Disciplinary teams and families working together and taking responsibility for the service users and their safety especially those with a history of abuse.