Unit 009 Know the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting Outcome 1 1. Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting Children and adults in the work setting need to be kept safe. There are many legal and regulatory requirements in place that protect all adults and children in the setting. All early years settings have to comply with the framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This covers safeguarding, suitable people, suitable premises/equipment, organisation and documentation.
* Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. * COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) * Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) * Health and Social Care Act. * Family Law Reform Act. * Children’s Act 1986 and Children’s Act 2004 For each of these legislations as a company caring for children and young people we have a responsibility to adhere to them and make staff aware of what their responsibility are and how they can put them in place, this is why we have policies and procedures and risk assessments that all staff must read and sign and have available to look at as and when needed. Health and Safety at Work Act.
Unit 8 Contribute to Health and Safety in Health and Social Care 1 Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. Under this Act, the employer, the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace. Your employer should display a copy of this Act on their main premises. The main purpose of the legislation is: To secure the health, safety and welfare of people at work To protect others from risks arising from the activities of people at work To control the use and storage of dangerous substances To control the emission into the atmosphere of noxious or offensive substances. Other main pieces of legislation that support the Health and Safety at Work Act are: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 emphasize what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
IC01: The principles of infection prevention and control The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone working in a health and social care setting. Both employers and employees have particular roles to avoid the spread of infection. 1.1. As a health & social care practitioner it is essential to maintain a clean and hygienic environment and also to be aware of the infection control policies and procedures that are used in the workplace. Maintaining a high level of personal health and hygiene will also help in the prevention of infection.
Unit 4222-306Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care (HSC 037) Outcome 1.Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and social care 1.1 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering Occupational health and safety. Under this Act, the employer, the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace. It is the employers' responsibility to display a copy of this Act on their main premises. The main purpose of the legislation is: To ensure the health, safety and welfare of people at work To protect others from risks arising from the activities of people at work To control the use and storage of dangerous substances i.e. Drugs, cleaning fluids etc.
UNIT HSC 027 4222-208 Contribute to health and safety in health and social care 1. Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others relating to health and safety in the work settings 1. Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work settings Two of the most important pieces of health and safety legislation affecting educational establishments across the UK are the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. These set the standards that must be met to ensure the health and safety of all employees and others who may be affected by any work activity.
LHS4 Develop Health & Safety and Risk Management Policies, Procedures and Practices in Health & Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings. Outcome 1 Understand the current legislative framework and organisational health, safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices that are relevant to health and social care or children and young people’s settings. 1 Explain the legislative framework for health, safety and risk management in the work setting. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the main piece of the health and safety legislation in Great Britain. It provides the legal framework to promote and encourage high standards in the workplace.
The health and safety act states that everyone in the workplace is Responsible for health and safety, every legislation on health and Safety gives you guidance of all your responsibilities as a carer In how you should maintain a high standards with in all the areas the legislations cover such as- FOOD HYGIENE LEGISLATION 2005, handling food, using the right chopping board for the right food type to eliminate any cross contamination. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 1990, handling clinical waste or hazardous substances, to know how and where to dispose of such things to protect your self, others and the environment. In order for your work place to keep within the health and safety frame work it is very important for every member of staff to read and refresh on a regular basses so that you understand and follow health and safety policies and procedures so that to eradicate any hazards or risk from the work place creating a safe environment for all using, working or living in a care setting.
MU24 contribute to children and young people’s health and safety Outcome 1- Know the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting 1. Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting There is an act put under place by the law which is the health and safety act 1974. This is put into place to ensure that your workplace is a safe place to work. Every work setting should have health and safety policies. These should be kept safe and be placed were everyone can see them.
All employees must inform mangement of any training needs they may have in relation/line with the health and safety at work act. All individuals in the workplace must conribute to their own safety at work by risk assessing any task or situation, and always ensuring that everyone around them will remain safe and free from harm or potential risks. Outline your employer’s responsibilities to comply with this act. To ensure all staff are adequately trained to ensure every person has a level of health and safety competence that is appropriate to their role.Ensure risk assessments are completed regularly and any actions that may arise are dealt with accordingly.Be proactive to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees,residents,visitors and contractors is maintained continually.Ensure that all legal responsibilities in regards to reporting and investigating incidents and accidents are complied with a prompt action taken when required to