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 .
Support individuals to meet personal care needs 2.3-Explain how to report concerns about the safety and hygiene of equipment or facilities used for personal care In my workplace I would report this immediately to the manager and also record all my concerns in detail in the log book. If these pose a risk to others I must also complete a health and safety sheet and a risk assessment. The equipment in question would need to removed and replaced; the facilities would have to be deep cleaned and any equipment sterilised or replaced. The district nurse may also be involved in this as well as the health and safety officer at work. 2.4 – Describe ways to ensure the individual can summon help when alone during In my workplace this can be done through
Rogers Communications Inc. GRI Index In preparing Rogers' 2009 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, we have followed the Global Reporting Initiative G3 Guidelines, including the standards of accuracy, completeness, reliability, clarify and materiality. The GRI is a framework of internationally accepted principles and indicators for measuring and reporting on economic, environmental and social performance. The cornerstone of the framework is the Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, known as the G3 Guidelines, which is used by more than 1,000 organizations worldwide. The index below provides an overview of our reporting against the G3 Guidelines, as well as the Telecommunications Sector Supplement, and where the information can be found in our 2009 CSR Report, in our 2009 Annual Report, in our Proxy Circular or on our website. There are three GRI application levels of A, B and C, which indicate the level to which a reporting company has applied the G3 framework.
2.5, Demonstrate ways to minimise potential risks and hazards. 2.6, Access additional support or information relating to health and safety. Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness. (Section Three, covered by certificate, RPL) 3.1, Describe different types of accidents and sudden illness that may occur in own work setting. 3.2, Explain procedures to be followed if an accident or sudden illness should occur.
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (amended 2008) RIDDOR - sets out what needs to be reported. Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 - emphasizes what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Health and safety policies and procedures are in place to protect those in social care settings. They are to ensure that I adhere and comply to health and safety rules and regulations. Responsibilities Manager/ Employer To provide a safe place to work Prevent risks to health Assess risks and take action to reduce them Provide information, training and supervision as needed Ensure machinery is safe to use Provide adequate first aid facilities Provide PPE (free of charge) Carer/Employee To take reasonable care of my own and others’ health and safety To report to my manager any potential and actual risks and hazards Take part in any training provided To understand and comply with health and safety instructions and procedures Others To understand and comply with
Requirements revised: 2005, Workbook updated: May 2008. Scout’s Name: ____________________________________________ Counselor’s Name: _________________________________________ Unit: _____________________________ Counselor’s Ph #: _____________________________ 1. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while canoeing, including hypothermia, ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ heat reactions, ____________________________________________________________ ______________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ dehydration, ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ insect stings, ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ tick bites, ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ and blisters ____________________________________________________________ _________________________________
Some times assistance with personal care will be required after a seizure. A C 2.1 10) Explain why it is important to assess health and safety hazards posed by your work setting, or by particular activities. Risk is very important to prevent any mayor hazard and to detect any pattern to minimise the risk. These are required by law. AC 2.2 11) Explain how and when to report potential health and safety risks and give examples of doing
First aid reflective account ac[1.1] identify the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider- On 17th January 2013 I attended a study lesson on emergency first aid where we learnt the roles and responsibility’s of a first aider and how to carry out those responsibilities. Performing a primary survey, recognising the injury/problem, treat within my competency, seek help when needed and report incidents appropriately. ac[1.2] describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others – You can reduce the risk of infection to yourself on others by washing your hands with soap and water using the 10 guide. Wearing gloves when treating casualty’s so that you don’t come into contact with bodily fluids. Clearing up bodily fluids after an accident from floor with achti chlor so that any harmful bacteria is killed.
Discrimination & Ethics 4. Appropriate clean & tidy attire, eg Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) b Explain the concept of contingency plans in regard to leadership To examine the interaction effect of leadership and follower characteristics on follower self-leadership. A contingency plan is a plan created for an exceptional risk that could have catastrophic consequences. The plan describes various specific measures that will be taken if the opportunity or threat occurs. These actions are carried out at the time of risk occurrence.
Ensure A Safe Workplace The hazard identification process is designed to identify all the possible situations where people may possibly be exposed to injury, illness and disease arising from all sources including the above. Prior to the introduction of any plant, substances, processes or work practices in the workplace, it is essential for the hazard identification process to be carried out to identify whether there is any potential for injury, illness or disease associated with such introduction. This essay will analysis a case study in ABC Chemical about the hazard identification process. Legislation The Occupational Health and Safety (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1999 require employers to ensure that: * an assessment is made to determine whether there is any risk (likelihood of injury, illness or disease) associated with the use of a hazardous substance at the workplace; and * any risk is eliminated, or if that is not practicable, reduced so far as is practicable. The Occupational Health and Safety (Noise) Regulations 2004 require employers to ensure that: * any risk to employees from exposure to noise is identified; and * employees' exposure to noise is controlled so as to minimise risk to health and safety.