Contribute to Health and Safety in Health and

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1. Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting 1.1 Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting Ans) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering work-related health and safety in the United Kingdom. It sets out a lot of your employers' responsibilities for your health and safety at work. The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for enforcing health and safety at work. Employers have a 'duty of care' to ensure, as far as possible, your health, safety and welfare while you're at work. They should start with a risk assessment to spot possible health and safety hazards. They have to appoint a 'competent person' with health and safety responsibilities usually one of the owners in smaller firms, or a member of staff trained in health and safety. 1.2 Describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer Ans) All employers, whatever the size of the business, must: • make the workplace safe • prevent risks to health • ensure safe working practices are set up and followed • make sure that all materials are handled, stored and used safely • provide adequate first aid facilities • tell you about any potential hazards from the work you do - chemicals and other substances used by the firm - and give you information, instructions, training and supervision as needed • set up emergency plans • make sure that ventilation, temperature, lighting, toilet, washing and rest facilities all meet health, safety and welfare requirements • check that the right work equipment is provided and is properly used and regularly maintained • prevent or control exposure to substances that may damage your health • avoid potentially dangerous work involving manual

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