CT308 Understand Health and Safety in Social Care settings Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings Legislation that relates to health and safety in social care settings are generally covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This act is the ‘umbrella’ that has been updated and supplemented by all the regulations and guidelines which extend it, support it or explain it. The regulations most likely to affect my workplace are: Manual Handling Regulations 1992(amended 2002) - sets out requirements for manual handling and moving and handling of people. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 2002 (COSHH) - requires employers to control substances that could cause harm. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (amended 2008) RIDDOR - sets out what needs to be reported.
Unit 306 Understand health and safety in social care settings Outcome 1 Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings 1.1 The different legislations that relate to health and safety in social care settings include: Health and safety at work act 1974 – This Act covers occupational health and safety in Briton. Local authorities along with the health and safety executive are responsible for enforcing the act. Manual Handling operations regulations 1992 – This regulation is in place to reduce the risk of injury through manual handling tasks. It applies to a wide range of tasks such as lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying. Provisions and use of work equipment regulation 1998 – This regulation covers all the equipment I may use while at work.
NHS and community care Act. National Occupational Standards. These include Health and Social Care. Essential Standards for Quality and Safety. Children’s Care Learning and Development.
Understand health and safety in social care settings Outcome 1 Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings 1. List legislation relating to general health and safety in a social care setting Health and Safety at work act 1974 Manual handling Operations Regulations 1992 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 Management of health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 2. Describe the main points of health and safety policies and procedures The main points of Health and Safety are to maintain a safe environment to work in, insuring that all personnel are working to proscribed standards of care and safety. That up to date risk assessments are in place and findings are being adhered to. To make sure that by the actions of the work force do not cause injury to themselves or others by their actions or in action.
Unit 504 Develop health and safety and risk management policies procedures and practices in health and social care or children and young people's settings 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 1.1 Explain the legislative framework for health, safety and risk management in the work setting The basis of British health and safety law is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The Act sets out the general duties which employers have towards employees and members of the public, and employees have to themselves and to each other. These duties are qualified in the Act by the principle of ‘so far as is reasonably practicable’ In other words, an employer does not have to take measures to avoid or reduce the risk if they are technically impossible or if the time, trouble or cost of the measures would be grossly disproportionate to the risk. What the law requires here is what good management and common sense would lead employers to do anyway that is, to look at what the risks are and take sensible measures to tackle them.
Use this form to record details of activities (tick as appropriate) Observed by your Assessor ( Candidate statement ( Evidence Ref: Discussion with learner ( Questions ( Witness testimony ( Other ( Unit No’s: |Date of Activity |Unit |Learning outcomes |Assessment criteria | |HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974 | |1 |1.1 | | | | | | |LIFTING OPERATIONS & LIFTING EQUIPEMENT REGULATIONS 1998 | | | | | | | | | |MANUAL HANDLING REGULATIONS 1999 | | | | | | | | | |FOOD SAFETY ACT 1990 | | | | | | | | | |MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999
CT301: Understand Health and Safety in Social Care Settings Aims This unit is aimed at those who are interested in or new to working in a social care setting. It introduces knowledge and understanding of areas of health and safety required to working in a social care setting 1. Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings 2.1 List Legislation relating to general health and safety in social care settings * The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 * The Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1992 * The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) * Manual Handling Regulations 1992 * Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2.2 Describe the main points of health and safety policies and procedures The main points of health and safety policies and procedures are as follows; * Recognise the significant risks when people are working, the environment they are in is included * Control measures to ensure hazards are kept to a minimum * First aid, emergencies and fire * Arranging a reporting system to record and deal with reported accidents or health problems * Who the key person is to ensure all legislations, policies and procedures are being adhered to * Communicating health and safety to colleagues and service users effectively * Arrangements for protecting people in the work place 2.3 Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of : * The social care worker To take adequate care of yourself and the service users, to report to the home manager or supervisor if a hazard has been identified, take part in health and safety training and to understand and adhere to all health and safety legislations, policies and procedures. * The employer or manager To provide a safe place for
1.1 identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting Legislations/codes of practice relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting are: The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; Riddor 1995, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health); Manual Handling operations regulations 1992; Health And Safety (First aid regulations 1981); Fire protection (Workplace) Regulations 1997; Food Safety Act 1990; Personal Protective Equipment and Management of Health and safety at work regulations 1999. 1.2 describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the main piece of legislation that covers work related health and safety in the workplace. The main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer are Minimum handling and lifting; Ensure handling and lifting is carried out correctly and safely; Making sure all materials/equipment that is needed to be used is handled, stored and used safely; To be aware of any potential hazards and risks and how to reduce to liability of any accidents occurring; To be responsible for your own welfare and the welfare of others you are looking after; To wear the correct PPE at all times; 1.3 a outline the main health and safety responsibilities of: – self The main responsibilities for yourself whilst at work in a health and social care setting are to not put yourself or others at risk, to report any hazards or unsafe conditions, to co-operate with your employers, to not tamper with or misuse equipment provided, to attend training, be aware of and follow policies and procedures. Breaching any of these health and safety laws can lead to prosecution resulting in unlimited fines and/or imprisonment for up to 2 years.
Health and Social Care Assignment UNIT 8 - UNDERSTAND HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW In this assignment you will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of health and safety in social care settings. You will use case studies to show your awareness of the legislative framework, identify hazards and assess levels of risk. You will demonstrate your awareness of the use of care or support plans and risk assessment in social care. You will investigate topical issues, examine incidents and make assessments of the appropriateness of the actions taken and you will prepare materials to enhance the safety awareness of others. You will benefit from undertaking practical courses relating to moving and handling, food safety and first aid.
Learner Name: | Assessor Name: | Pearson Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England)(QCF) | Assignment 9 | Introduction: | The purpose of this assignment is to assess the learner’s knowledge, understanding and skills for managing induction in health and social care, using examples to demonstrate why induction is important. | Learning Outcomes: | Unit: Manage Induction in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings | 1234 | Understand the purpose of induction in health and social careBe able to manage the induction process in health and social careBe able to support the implementation of induction processes in health and social careBe able to evaluate the induction process in health and social care | Unit: Champion equality, diversity and inclusion | 2 | Be able to champion diversity, equality and inclusion | Unit: Develop health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices in health and social care | 2 | Be able to implement and monitor compliance with health, safety and risk management requirements in health and social care | Unit: Work in partnership in health and social care or children and young peoples settings | 12 | Understand partnership workingBe able to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues | Unit: Lead and manage a team within a health and social care | 2 | Be able to support a positive culture within the team for a health and social care | | Issue Date: | | Assignment Due Date: | | Learner Declaration: I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.PLEASE ATTACH THIS ASSIGNMENT BRIEF AS THE FRONT SHEET TO WORK SUBMITTED FOR AUTHENTICATION PURPOSES | Signature: | Date: | Task 1. Induction – Why & How? | You have