Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Task A - Short Answer Questions Ai: The current policies and procedures handbook in place at the company. Up to date health and safety requirements. Internet for example: www.gov.co.uk. Aii a: Wages Work conditions Holiday entitlement Disciplinary procedures b: Training Employment Rights Minimum wage Health and safety legislation Equalities and Discrimination law Aiii: To protect employers and employees from those who would take advantage of them and to create a safe working environment. Task B Your work role Bi: My employment is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the CRB.
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.
Contrary to what Simard assumed would happen, production began to diminish due to absenteeism. As a consequence, supervisors began issuing letters of reprimand which led to employees seeking help from their union and filing grievances. Simard attempted to rectify the problems by increasing the supervisor to employee ratio. Simard hoped this would help the supervisors keep track of the employees as well as keep up with their own duties. It became harder for the supervisors to keep track of their employees, therefore, making it difficult for the payroll department to deduct pay for the time the employees were late.
Supervisors should always be aware and encourage employees to discuss any issue with them. This will make sure that and problems the employees have, they can be dealt with early instead of turning them into grievances against the company and its workers. This would be the second best practice. When problems are dealt with when they first come up and employee feels like what concerns them is also what concerns the company and is therefore dealt with then and there or the supervisor can find out ways to deal with them. When problems are not dealt with they can become conflicts against the company that can take long times to settle since they employee most likely found someone who would listen to them.
Prior to carrying their role I ensure all staff are adequately trained in Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling, COSHH, Fire Safety, this training is updated on an annual basis and relevant or new legislation passed on when required through team meetings or supervisions. Under the RIDDOR, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, I am required to report fatalities caused by workplace injuries, major injuries or incidents, dangerous occurrences and occupational
Assignment 8 Unit 027 This assignment should demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding relating to these learning outcomes: Assessment criteria 1.2 and 2.4 and Unit 66 2.2c Explain how health and safety is monitored, maintained and reviewed and how people in the work setting are made aware of risks and hazards and encouraged to work safely and include a reflective account of an outing and the systems in place for visits. The Manager or supervisor will carry out daily risk assessments and health and safety checks before the start of each session, checking outdoor areas, entrances, doors/locks, flooring, electric sockets, toilets, windows, temperature, kitchen area and the fire-fighting equipment is in place. If any problems arise they will be dealt with before the setting opens, if this is not possible she will develop an action plan specifying the action/person or funding required and will make all staff aware on arrival. The owner of the building has risk assessments carried out every 6 months and we have a fire safety officer come annually. We are a set up and take down setting so all equipment is checked over whilst doing this daily, anything broken or damaged is removed.
There is an increasing responsibility for employers to protect the health & safety of their employees. The financial benefits to employers of compliance are significant. Regulations are immediately assessed and amended in line with changes in the workplace and how work conditions affect individuals. Key Legislation The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is the basis for health and safety law, it sets out general duties which employers have towards employees and members of the public, and employees have to themselves and to each other. This also includes taking action to protect the health and well-being of employees after they return to work, if they become more vulnerable to risk because of illness, injury or disability.
Diploma Level 2 Health & Social Care Unit IC01 The principles of infection prevention and control Worksheet 2 – Roles and Responsibilities LO – 1.1, 5.5 As an employee, you are responsible for the following in your workplace: Explain how you follow each of the requirements in your workplace (200 words minimum) * To follow health and safety procedure that your employer has put in place, and report any omissions that may ariseRisk Assessments are put in place to follow to protect you the client and the company. It’s put in place as an important step in protecting workers and business as well as complying with the law. It helps focus on the risks that really matter in your workplace. | * To use the protective clothing and equipment that your employer has suppliedUsing gloves and changing your gloves when dealing with personal care, toileting and dealing with bodily fluids, also to protect an open wound on your hands.Using aprons to prevent contamination passed through your clothing on to or from a person to also protect your clothes and uniform.Using hand sanitizer after washing your hands for extra protection it may also be used if you feel unsafe to touch or the is no hand washing facilities.Using foot protectors to prevent walking infection into a clients home. | * To report any potential risks or hazards within the workplaceTo report and record all potential risks and hazards is very important to protect everyone to who comes in contact with that particular client.
With those rights come responsibilities. Your employer will set down policies and procedures or tell you about the agreed ways to work in ways that are safe for you, those you work with and the people you support. You must work in the ways that you are told by your employer. If you have concerns about safety in your workplace you must talk to your manager. You can find more information about the Health & Safety at Work etc.
These two were hired due to Simpson’s observation that none of the present supervisors have the training and insight to take on company problems. With the hiring of the two the company they started to suggest ideas that would improve on the company’s performance but after a certain period they began to take things fast which did not sit well on the knowledge of the senior supervisors. The ideas would be better if Rider and Green consulted with the supervisors, they were with the company for a longer time and their knowledge and experience should be involved along with the new ideas Rider and Green