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.
This act was produced to make provision to secure the health and safety, of the person at work. The act is to protect other's against risks to health and safety, in connection with the activities of the young persons with in the work place for controlling and keeping the use of dangerous substances. To make further respect to the employment medical advisory service to amend the law relating to building regulations and the building Act 1959(Scotland) for connected purposes. In order to comply with this law, the team and myself must carry out weekly Health and safety checks and record them. All chemicals are kept in a locked storage cupboard along with the protected clothing equipment etc.
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.
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
c) The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) this involves employers having to identify which hazardous substances are present in the work place and ensure that they are locked away for safety. In the work place, examples might be bleach and other cleaning materials, pesticides, adhesives, acids and gas. d) Infection control regulation which is about controlling the spread of communicable diseases between people. This involves understanding the principles of effective hand hygiene, understanding ways in which your own health or hygiene might pose a risk to the individuals you support or to other people at work and being aware of common types of personal protective clothing, equipment and procedures and how and when to use them. 1.2.
criminal law (set by parliament) 2. civil law (enforced by Environmental health officers and the health and safety Executive) a) Use of equipment- Making proper use of the equipment provided at work should only be carried out with specific training to all staff using the equipment ensuring they are competent to eliminate or reduce any risk of injury or hazards so to protect your self and others, with frequent training for refreshing all staff in health and safety. Under the health and safety legislation employees have legal responsibilities, if broken those responsible can receive a disciplinary depending on the severances of the incident, they can also be arrested, brought to court, find and/or imprisoned. b) first aid- First aid is the first help given to someone to prevent injury or illness from becoming worse. First aid can save lives so adequate training for first aid must be in place for all staff and made aware of the first aid arrangements. If a incident accurse and you are trained in first aid and feel confident to deal with the situation then do so, if not then get help immediately and provide assistance as required, failure to do so and fist aid is undertaken with out the right training putting your self and the person you are caring for at risk could result in a disciplinary, arrested, brought to court, find and/or
CYPCore34-1.1 Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. Every person working with children is responsible for their safety; we all have the duty of care. It’s important that the environment children are in is checked regularly before and during activities. We make sure equipment is in good condition and safe for children to use, age appropriate toys, accessible furniture, clean toilet and washing facilities, at all times children are supervised within ratio. It is the responsibility of the Health and Safety Officer, nursery manager and Head Office to ensure health and safety procedures are put in place, making sure people/staff are aware of them and follow them.
1.2) Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection Employers have the responsibility of ensuring the safety of our work place in such a way that is protects members of staff and the public from infection. To ensure the safety of the working place employers are expected to carry out risk assessment to access the extent of dangers on certain work activities and put in place key strategies to minimise exposure to danger. Employers should provide the requisite training on safety management to staff and also provide PPE and cleaning materials for free for staff and visitors in the work place environment. [019.2] Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections 2.1) Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection Most of the legal regulation concerning infection prevention and control comes under the Health and Safety Act 1974, also there is the
Health & Safety MU2.4 1.1 Health & Safety is to protect children, staff, parents and carers when entering the building so risks to safety are properly controlled. The name of the policy is Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the date it was amended is 18th August 2014. It is due to be revised 30th July 2015. Key things from the Health & Safety policy are: * To provide adequate control of Health & Safety risks arising from our work activities * To consult with employers on matters affecting H&S * To provide and maintain safe plant of equipment * To ensure safe handling & use of substances (i.e. cleaning products) * To provide information, instruction and supervision for employees * To
There are guidelines that each center have to follow when a child becomes sick or are brought into childcare that day sick. Sick consist of vomiting, diarrhea, temperature in excess of 100 degrees f, ringworm, symptoms of contagious disease, and so on. Before a child that is returned home could return back to childcare there has to be a written note from the child’s medical provider that states the child can return to care and the child have to be symptom free for 24 hours. To help stop the spread of bacteria and germs each employee should have surfaces cleaned thoroughly, each child and employee should wash their hands regularly, and have the children cough into their elbows. (Stein,