Unit 4222-306 Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care (HSC 037) Level: 3 Credit value: 6 UAN: F/601/8138 Unit aim This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to promote and implement health and safety in their work setting. Learning outcomes There are nine learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will: 1. Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety 2.
1.2Describe the main points of health and safety policies and procedures. The main points of health and safety policies and procedures is to follow them by agreed ways of working between employees and employers as well as other outside person(s).Ensuring approved codes of practice within the health and social care setting, in which relate to health and safety. These include recording and reporting procedures; such as how we deal with accidents and / or injuries, as well as emergency and / or first aid situations, for example the administering of first aid only if trained to do so. Other policies and procedures include, general working conditions and the environment we work in, to report and record any “unsafe” conditions, including the use of any equipment that maybe used, adhering to regulations in regards to use of such equipment, whether it be electrical / mechanical, such equipment that may be used when moving and handling, which in turn have own set of guidelines, policies and procedures to adhere to. There are also many other policies and procedure that must be adhered to, own personal safety as well as their
The starting point for managing health and safety in the workplace which * Demonstrates the practices commitment to health and safety and sets out aims and objectives in relation to this * Identifies the individual health and safety roles and responsibilities and the communication channels with-in the practice * Summarises the practical way in which health and safety is managed and objectives met. The organisation is requires to have a health and safety policy in place in order to comply with the health and safety at work act 1974. This
Student name: Mariana Maglione Student number: 20271364 Course diploma level 2 in health and social care Task 1 List all the legislations and polices relating to health and safety Refer to your organisation policy relating to health and safety and explain the main points of the polices, Write a statement on explaining the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees. Explain how to access additional support and information relating to health and safety Make a list of all the task that you cannot do without special training in your role The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) The HSE is the UK government body responsible for enforcing health and safety at work legislation. The HSE also plays a major role in producing advice on health and safety issues, and guidance on relevant legislation. The role of enforcement is split between HSE and local authorities depending on the business sector.In addition, HSE conducts research into the effectiveness of regulations and other health and safety issues, consults with employers and employees representatives, and advises legislators and government on health and safety. Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 Often referred to as HASAW or HSW, this Act of Parliament is the main piece of UK health and safety legislation.
‘Effective communication skills are essential for working in health and social care.’ Discuss this statement with reference to the theory of communication skills, and explain why communication is an important skill for working in health and social care. This essay is based on the communication skills that relate to health and social care, based on some theoretical frameworks and its significance through Learning Outcome 1, 2 and 3 frameworks (LO1, LO2 and LO3) The first section is going to explain the communication method . The second section will explain the significance of effective communication. The third section will of this essay will explain the barrier of communication and finally the last section will discuss the framework of communication. Communication is the art of exchanging information between two parties.
Learner Name______________________________________________ Unit – HSC027 Unit | Learning outcome(s) | Assessment criteria | Questions | HSC027 | 1 | 1.1 | Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting | Answer Health and Safety at Work Act 1974-The Act covers a wide range of issues relating to workplace health, safety and welfare across different sectors. Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002)- to make sure the handling of a service user is done correctly and safely for them and for you and respecting their dignity. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002- Care providers must protect staff and service users from harm by ensuring that potentially dangerous substances are safely stored and that staff that use them are properly trained to do so. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Food Safety Act 1990, Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 and Food Safety (Temperature Control) Regulations 1995 | | 1 | 1.2 | Describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer | Answer The main points of health and safety policies and procedures largely centre on standards that must be upheld in order to create a safe place of work, and also to ensure that somewhere meets all legislation requirements when it comes to things like COSHH, where all substances must be locked away while not in use, and not left around when being used if the worker leaves the room, even for a moment, that is if the level of work is to keep up with the standard required to maintain itself within the COSHH legislation. The policies and procedures ensure that all risk assessments are up to date
Employees Public 2. Define the general legal duties for health, safety and welfare as specified by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 that are applicable to this project. * What are the main requirements of this act in respect of construction projects * Relate these to the project described in the scenario, making any proper assumptions where required. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 imposes a range of duties upon employers, the self employed and employees as well as others such as designers, manufacturers or suppliers of articles and substances for use at work. In addition The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, there are also additional regulations covering industry sectors as a whole, for example, construction industry.
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 |Learning 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 | | | | |1.1 Explain the legislative framework for health, safety and risk management in the work setting | | | | | | | | |******************************************************* | | | | | |The Legislative frameworks for Health and Safety and risk management within the work setting is based upon a number a | | |number of legislation and regulation such as: | | | | | |The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. | | |Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences
Act 1974 (HSWA). This Act provides a framework for ensuring the health and safety of all employees in any work activity. It also provides for the health and safety of anyone who may be affected by work activities in e.g. pupils/students and visitors to educational sites, including parents and contractors. Regulations made under the Act have the same scope and provide the potential to achieve clear and uniform standards these include: The Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974 The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 Standards for school premises The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2012 The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 The Equality Act 2010 The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 1.2 By having policies and procedures in place at the home it protects all service users and staff.
Understanding health and safety in the workplace The organisation’s policy and responsibilities for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. AC 1.1 In this assessment I would like to use the school working environment for my response to the sub-heading and start by listing with a brief description of legislations used in creating a safe and healthy working environment. The main legislation is the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 which would govern the legislations and regulations that would follow. The Health and safety at work etc.