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. As an employee I also have to follow COSHH 2002 (control of substances hazardous to health) in my workplace. This means I have to follow the procedures set in place by my employer and attend training. I have to make sure any hazardous substances are kept locked away where unauthorized people cannot get them. I also need to dispose of hazardous substances correctly and not mix substances in case of any hazardous fumes or explosions that may occur.
CYP 3.4 1.4: Explain how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in own work setting or service. Name and Description of Legislation | How this relates to practice | The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974This Act of Parliament is the main piece of UK health and safety legislation. It places a duty on all employers "to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work" of all their employees.Among other provisions, the Act also requires: * Safe operation and maintenance of the working environment, plant and systems. * Maintenance of safe access to the workplace. * Safe use, handling and storage of dangerous substances.
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - we must take safety and load into consideration These legislations are in place to make sure it is a legal requirement for employers to make sure the health, safety and welfare of their employees is maintained and for employees to have a duty of care for themselves and others. Person centred planning (PCP) - client participation and people centred working practices as outlined in care standards Care plans - ensures uniformity for client Minimises risk Risk assessments - minimises any risks that may arise. Describe what health and safety factors need to be taken into account when moving and positioning individuals and any equipment used to do this | If you look after someone with an illness or a disability, you may need to help them move around. It's essential that you know about safe moving and handling so you don't hurt yourself or them. For example, you may find that you need to help an ill or disabled person to: get in or out of bed turn over in bed sit up in bed
Rebecca Morris NVQ Level 2 Unit 8 Contribute to Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Be able to Move and Handle Equipment and other objects safely 5.1 The Legislation that was put into place that relates to moving and handling is The Health and Safety at Works Act 1974, there was also The Manual Handling Operations 1992 (amended 2002). Legislations were created in order to keep workers safe within their jobs, ensuring risks and injuries were kept to a minimum. 5.2 The main principle of moving and handling as follows; Ensure the item is not to heavy, is stable and not like to move Handling aids should be used for all heavy or awkward items All routes to be cleared of obstruction Area where item is being placed should be prepared Stand as close the item as possible, with feet spread to shoulder width Knees to be bent and try to keep back in normal upright posture Tight grip of the item using legs to lift the load in as smooth a motion as possible Carry load close to the body with elbows in, avoiding any twisting motions as possible
All healthcare workers are required to report anything that affects the environment If there are any issues with the clinical environment for example any of the equipment we use is faulty or needs calibrating then we inform our Practice Manager who will make the necessary arrangements for equipment to be either sent out or for someone to come in and check over the equipment in the practice. If we require new equipment it’s always useful to attend relevant training courses where relevant information on who we can approach in regards to assessing our equipment is given out for example just recently I attended a course on INR Monitoring and Warfaring Dosing this allowed me to meet an advisor who can check over our machines when they aren’t working to the standard the practice sets out. By attending this course I was able to pass the details of the advisor over to our Practice Manager who has now arranged for her to come in and check over our equipment. The best way to investigate into where we can report and adjust our environment is by attending courses, it is always essential to keep up to date with relevant protocols as they constantly change so attending courses will enable us to keep working to the standards that is expected and help keep us up to date with relevant companies who are there to help. 1.4 – Describe the impact of environmental changes on resources including storage and use.
To check that all machinery and equipment is adequately guarded and in good and safe working order prior to being operated and not to make unauthorised or improper use of machinery, equipment and substances. Making sure the correct use of equipment and tools for the job and any protective equipment or safety devices which may be supplied. All toxic, hazardous and highly flammable substances are correctly used, stored and labelled. Report any defect in the premises equipment and facilities which we observe, taking an active interest in promoting health and safety and suggest ways of reducing risks. All accidents should be reported to the person in charge and dealt with immediately by the designated first aider, ensuring personal protective is worn.
| * 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. For each hazard you need to be clear about who might be harmed it will help you identify the best way of managing the risk. | * Take reasonable care for your own health and safety equipment or materials that you have been supplied by your employerIt’s important to protect yourself and others by making sure your protective equipment is in correct order for example you wear
State current regulation and legislation to PPE Answer There are legal duties and responsibilities of the employer under the health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to supply all PPE that is needed for employees when carrying out their work. There are specific regulations which address PPE they are: The person protective equipment at work regulation 2002 The management of health and safety at work act 1999 Control of substances hazardous to health regulation 2002 (COSHH) 5, Describe employee’s responsibilities regarding the use of PPE Answer It is the responsibility of the employee to attend all training for prevention and control of infection,
If there are any company health & safety announcements made these are usually sent via email to senior support staff, who then cascade to the support staff & service users if necessary. AC 2.5 Describe how to monitor health & safety in the workplace. To monitor health & safety in the workplace we designate several of the duties to staff to ensure they are all completed regularly. We split them into different areas for each staff: First aid- staff ensure that the first aid box is stocked with all items of equipment at all times i.e plasters, bandages, eye pads, sterile water. Fire safety- staff carry out regular fire drills/smoke alarm checks/fire equipment checks to ensure they are all working correctly.
It is also in place that employers must report deaths. RIDDOR is in place for “work related” incidents to be reported. The type of injuries that need to be reported are – • The death of any person (Regulation 6) • Specified Injuries to workers (Regulation 4) • Injuries to workers which result in their incapacitation for more than 7 days(Regulation 4) • Injuries to non-workers which result in them being taken directly to hospital for treatment, or specified injuries to non-workers which occur on hospital premises. (Regulation 5) COSSH 1994 COSSH is control of substances hazardous to health. COSSH requires employees to carry out the correct risk assessments and to ensure that employees are aware of the hazards.