QCF Level 3 Knowledge Questions 1) The legal framework for Heath Safety & Security is: The Health & Safety at Work Act Manual Handling Regulations (1992) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regualtions (COSHH)(2002) Reporting of Injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR) (1995) Health & Safety First Aid Regulations (1981) Management of Health & Safety at work Regulations (1999) 2) Employers must: • Provide a safe work place • Provide health & safety training • Undertake risk assessments • Ensure that ther2 is safe access to & from the workplace • Provide information on Health & Safety 3) Employees must. • Take reasonable care for the safety of themselves and others • Not intentionally damage any equipment or materials provided by the employer • Co-operate with the employer with health & safety matters Both employers and employees have a duty of care to themselves, each other and visitors/users of the premises & services. This means that they have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of others 4) COSHH is the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (2002). This includes (but is not limited to) substances such as cleaning materials, disinfectants, bleaches and naturally occurring substances such as blood. They must be stored in a safe & suitable place, clearly labelled.
Assignment 306 Understand health and safety in social care settings Assignment composition Assignment overview In this assignment you will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of health and safety in social care settings. You will demonstrate your awareness of the legislative framework, identify hazards and risks and how these can be minimised. You will demonstrate you have the knowledge and ability to support less experienced colleagues. You will research 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. Learners will benefit from undertaking practical courses relating to moving and handling, food safety and first aid.
Unit 4222-306Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care (HSC 037) Outcome 1.Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and social care 1.1 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering Occupational health and safety. Under this Act, the employer, the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace. It is the employers' responsibility to display a copy of this Act on their main premises. The main purpose of the legislation is: To ensure the health, safety and welfare of people at work To protect others from risks arising from the activities of people at work To control the use and storage of dangerous substances i.e. Drugs, cleaning fluids etc.
306 Understand health and safety in social care settings Task A Presentation You have been asked to contribute to an induction day for new staff. You are to prepare and presentation about health and safety. It must include the following: Ai A list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Medicines Act 1968 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (COSHH) Provisions and use of Equipment Regulations (PUWER) Reporting of Injuries Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) Food Safety Act 1990 Data protection Act 1998 Human Rights Act 1998 Mental Health Act Course 2005 Health and Social Act 2005 Aii An explanation of how health and safety policies and procedure protect people using social care settings . Protection may including identifying The significant risks Control measures for hazards Arrangements for reporting Accidents or Health Problems Arrangements for first aid, fire and emergencies Arrangements for health and safety Aiii An explanation of how health and safety policies and procedures protect people who work in social care settings.
Unit 208 - Understand health and safety in social care settings. Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care setting 1.1 - List legislation relating to general health and safety in a social care setting. There are a small number of legal acts relating to the general health and safety in social care. The most important one it seems to me would the health and safety at work act of 1974, it ensures that the employer, the employee have responsibilities to ensure that a good level of safety is attained in the workplace, and there should be a copy of this act on the works premises for use of any employee or service user. The legislations key goals are: * To ensure the health, safety and welfare of people at work * To protect others from risks arising from the activities of people at work * To control the use and storage of dangerous substances * To control the emission into the atmosphere of noxious or offensive substances Other legislation relating to health and safety in social care are as follows * The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, which supports the health and safety act.
Level 2 award in Employment Rights & Responsibilities in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings 1.1 Holiday Entitlements Pay (sick, minimum wage) Maternity Leave Health and Safety Training Hours Worked Redundancy and Dismissal Disciplinary procedures Union Rights Period of Notice 1.2 Health & social care act 2008; was introduce to help providers of healthcare to plan and implement how they prevent and control infections. It also contains the criteria for CQC to take into account when assessing compliance with the registration and requirement on cleanliness and infection control. Health & safety at work act 1974; this places a duty on employers to secure the health, safety and wellbeing in the person’s place of work. The employers are reasonable for; Safe operation and maintenance of the working environment, plant and systems Maintenance of safe access and egress to the workplace Safe use, handling and storage of dangerous substances Adequate training of staff to ensure health and safety Adequate welfare provisions for staff at work Manual handling operations regulations; this was introduce to set specific requirements to ensure that employees undertaking manual handling operations at work, avoid the risk of injuries in the workplace for employees and services uses. This will help you to correctly lift, load, push, pull, carrying, moving materials or people.
Unit 208 - Understand health and safety in social care settings. Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care setting 1.1 - List legislation relating to general health and safety in a social care setting. There are a small number of legal acts relating to the general health and safety in social care. The most important one it seems to me would the health and safety at work act of 1974, it ensures that the employer, the employee have responsibilities to ensure that a good level of safety is attained in the workplace, and there should be a copy of this act on the works premises for use of any employee or service user. The legislations key goals are: * To ensure the health, safety and welfare of people at work * To protect others from risks arising from the activities of people at work * To control the use and storage of dangerous substances * To control the emission into the atmosphere of noxious or offensive substances Other legislation relating to health and safety in social care are as follows * The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, which supports the health and safety act.
- 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.
Unit 4222-306 Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care (HSC 037) Outcome 1 Understand own responsibilities, and try the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety Identify legislation relating to health and safety in the health and safety work setting 1. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 2. Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) 3. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) 4. Food Safety Act 1990 5.
Claire Jane Williams` Guide to Awareness of Health and Safety in a Social Care Setting The Law relating to: Health and Safety Legislation: * Health and safety at work act 1974 is the most important pice of legislation covering health and safety at work * The act requires employer with five or more employees to have a written health and safety policy this should set out the arrangements for protecting the health and safety of the employees and also show how to put them into practices * You should have a copy or access to this The Reporting of Injuries and Dangerous Occurrences 1995 (RIDDOR): * The RIDDOR regulation requires your employer to report any injuries, disease and dangerous occurrences Electricity at Work Regulation 1989: *