You should receive proper training on how and when to use any PPE provided and your employer should carry out regular checks to ensure it is being used correctly. Waste can be a source of infection and needs to be dealt with safely. Employers must have procedures in place to deal with waste materials and spillages to ensure it is dealt with correctly. Your employer is also responsible in reporting any outbreaks of infection within your workplace to appropriate bodies. 1.2 Explain employee’s responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection The employee has a duty of care for the service users you attend.
If I have any concerns whatsoever regarding the management of infectious diseases in the workplace, I should contact line / project manager, whom will then seek professional advice. All employees must also observe general precautions, other rules specific to a particular work activity must also be observe red. Roles and responsibilities of personnel in relation to infection control. Explain employers’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. It is the responsibility of the employer to provide employees with information on such policies, as well as ensure all employees receive sufficient training where necessary.
Assignment 1 Task 1 Produce a fat sheet or leaflet listing the general health and safety legislation relation to a social care setting. Produce a factsheet or leaflet that describes the main points of health and safety policies and procedures in your work setting. The health and safety legislations * Health and safety at work act (1974) Under this act it is your employers duty to make sure that you are protected from any risks and dangers which could occur in your workplace. * The health and safety (young person’s) regulations 1997 These regulations are based on the view that young workers are particularly at risk in the workplace for a variety of reasons, such as 1. A general lack of experience 2.
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995- sets out what needs to be reported. - Communicable diseases and infection control - Working Time Regulations 1998 - Care Standard Act 2000 - Control of exposure to Hazardous to Health 1999 Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations 2005. - Environmental Protection Act 1990 1.2 Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer All of the above mentioned legislations are crucial part of health and safety. Every piece of legislation describes not only clear guidance of responsibilities but also how should we maintain health and safety to eliminate risks for the people using social care settings. Let alone, Food hygiene regulation 2005, which explains the responsibilities, involves handling food safely in order to avoid contamination and food poisoning.
You should know the codes of practice at your workplace. Workers should report any hazards immediately to the person in charge of Health and Safety. Employees should also be wearing the correct uniform and P.P.E. All employees are responsible for anyone who could be affected by their actions at work. · the employer or manager - must provide employees with the correct uniform and protective clothing.
2. Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control infection. Employers’ roles and responsibilities include: making sure employees are aware of the health and safety aspects of their work (e.g. posting information on notice boards, keeping an information file such as COSHH, training, and providing supervision) the need to keep records in relation to infection control using appropriate documentation to ensure that the relevant standards, policies and guidelines are available within the workplace UNDERSTAND LEGISLATION AND POLICIES IN RELATION TO INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL 1. Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Both employers and employees are responsible for their own actions in the Work place.
Unit 21 - The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control. 1.1 - Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection: As an employee it is our responsibility to adhere to company policies and procedures as well as those implemented by localised procedures. This means any communicable diseases which are notifiable must be brought to the attention of the appropriate authority. If I have any concerns whatsoever regarding the management of infectious diseases in the workplace, I should contact my line manager who will then seek professional advice. All employees must also observe general precautions, other rules specific to a particular work activity must also be observed.
Unit 4222-264 the Principles of Infection Prevention and Control Outcome 1 1.1 As an employee it is our responsibility to adhere to company policies and procedures as well as those implemented by localised procedures. This means any communicable diseases which are notifiable, must be brought to the attention of the appropriate authority if I have any concerns what so ever regarding the management of infectious diseases in the workplace, I should record and contact line manager, who will seek professional advice. All employees must also observe general Precautions, other rules specific to a particular work activity must also be observed. Preventing infection Employees can help by: Washing hands when appropriate Keeping equipment clean Remaining vigilant and reporting potential hazards Attending infection control training and keeping updated Wearing Personal Protective Equipment Maintaining personal hygiene Disposing of waste correctly 1.2 Employers have a duty of care to all employees under the health and safety legislation, which gives the employers the responsibility to protect employees from danger and harm, as far as possible. Employers must provide a safe work place Carry out risk assessments to assess the dangers of certain work activities Provide training for all staff Provide personal protective equipment Ensure regular health and safety checks are undertaken Employer’s responsibilities extend to protecting employees from the risk posed by biological hazards such as blood, body fluids and associated infections.
Also to make sure their employees attend training and supply the training. Employers should also undertake risk assessments and generally are responsible for the health and safety of the staff in the work environment. 2. Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infection. 2.1 Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection.
What is your employer’s responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection? The employer’s role in the prevention and control of infection are as follows: • Assessing risks • Putting procedures in place • Ensuring procedures are followed • Ensuring employees are appropriately trained in relation to infection control. • Making sure employees are aware of the health and safety aspects of their work. • Posting information on notice boards • Keeping an information file such as control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) • Providing supervision • Keeping records • Ensuring that the relevant standards, policies and guidelines are available within the workplace. 3.