CU2267 Promote and Implement Health and Safety in Health and Social Care 1.1 The Health and Safety at work act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation 1.2 covering occupational Health and Safety. Under this act, the employer, the workers and individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure the main premises. Other key pieces of legislation are; Management of health and safety work regulations 1992. Control of substances hazardous to health regulations (COSHH). Manual handling regulations 1992 and reporting injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1985 (RIDDOR).
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. Complying with employer’s health and safety polices help service users and carers to make complaints. Aiii) what having duty a duty of care means for a care giving organisation. To help service users remember that we are not here to stop them from doing what they want to do it is about making sure service users have information about risk assess risks. If service users are happy we will get more referrals and good reports from CQC.
My organisation and I have a duty of care to ensure that the service users we care for are safe, protected from abuse by other service users, staff, carers, friends and family. This means that my colleagues and I are obliged to work within the safeguarding policies and procedures and it is highly important that we all receive adequate training so that we can recognise and understand signs of abuse. It is also out duty to record all relevant information when an accident or incident occurs in the workplace. It is our responsibility to report any improper conduct or suspicion that we think may contribute to abuse. Duty of care and safeguarding work together because it is our duty of care, as care staff, to provide protection and safety for vulnerable adults whilst at the same time respecting their
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.
Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care | Outcome 1:Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting. 1.1List legislation relating to general health and safety and your work setting. Health & Safety first aid Manual handling operations and regulations (1992) Health and Safety at work act (1974) C.O.S.H.H - Control of substances hazardous to health R.I.D.D.O.R - Reporting injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences P.P.E – Personal protective equipment P.U.W.E.R – Provision and use of work equipment regulations (1998) L.O.L.E.R – Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations (1998) M.H.S.W – Management of health and safety at work regulations (1999) 1.2Explain how health and safety policies and procedures protect those in social care settings. Health and Safety policies and procedures in the work place are put in place to protect myself, co-workers and service users. Examples of these include but are not limited to: P.P.E – Is in place to protect the service user and myself from cross contamination M.H.O.R – Moving and handling procedures are in place to prevent injury or harm to carers or service users.
Unit 306 Understanding health and safety in social care settings. Outcome 1 1.1 Legislations relating to health and safety in a care setting: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended 2002) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 (as amended 2008) Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1987 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 1.2 There are many regulations, laws and guidelines that deal with health and safety. The law places responsibilities on both the employers and the employees. The policies and procedures are written statements of health and safety, in which employers and employees must follow. As both employers and employees are jointly responsible for safeguarding the health and safety of anyone using the service from harm.
1.Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings 1.1 List legislation relating to general health and safety in social care settings Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002) Controlling of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) (amended 2008) Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 1.2Describe the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer The employer has to provide safe work place and employees need to show appropriate care of their own safety. For example, in case of fire in the service an employee needs to be aware of evacuation procedure: evacuation routes, meeting point and etc. the employers responsibility to create evacuation plans, make it available for employees. 1.3 Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of: The social care worker take care of their own safety as well as others follow employment's policies and procedures use PPE where required attend training and follow it's instructions use the right equipment for the right activities. The employer or manager provide safe working environment provide safe equipment to work with safe safe system of work and follow it provide training, information as well as do regular supervisions deal with hazardous substances appropriately.
Protection may including identifying The significant risks Control measures for hazards Arrangements for reporting Accidents or Health Problems Arrangements for first aid, fire and emergencies Arrangements for health and safety Aiii An explanation of how health and safety policies and procedures protect people who work in social care settings. Health and safety policies and procedures sets out how employees are expected to conduct themselves in a social care setting, they can achieve this in a number of ways one of which is to adhere to the general social care councils codes of practice. Take reasonable care not to put other people, including other employees and the general public at risk by what you do or don't do at work co-operate with your employer making sure you get proper training and you understand and follow your organizations health and safety policies. Also you
Understand health and safety in social care settings (Ref 28) Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings 1.1 List legislation relating to general health and safety in a social care setting: • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended 2002); • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH); • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR); • Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981; • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 1.2 Describe the main points of health and safety policies and procedures Risk Assessment – An assessment of any risks to the worker’s health and safety is undertaken by a trained risk assessor. This allows for risks to be removed, reduced or avoided, and for preventive and protective measures to be identified and put in place. The legislation acknowledges that it would be impossible for an employer to totally safeguard its employees in all work or related situations. Safe equipment and working practices – equipment and working methods are assessed to ensure they are safe for the employee to work with. Safe arrangements – for using, handling, storing and transporting articles and substances.
Assignment 306 Understand health and safety in social care settings Task A Presentation You have been asked to contribute to an induction day for new staff. You are to Prepare a presentation about Health and Safety. It must include the following: AiA list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting. Health & Safety Act 1974 Health & Safety Regulations 1999 Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations (LOLER) Food & Hygiene Regulations Control of Substances hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) Working at Height Regulations (WAHR) AiiAn explanation of how health and safety policies and procedures protect people using social care settings. Health & Safety law, and regulations are not only there to protect the support worker and their colleagues, but also the people that we support, their visitors, guests, contractors and yes, even trespassers.