1.1 Identify the current legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety. Current legislation in place for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people are Children Act (1989 and 2004), Every Child Matters Framework, Health & Safety at Work Act, Education Act 2002 and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2006 and 2010). This legislation’s are in place to help safeguard children and young people and to try to prevent abuse. This Act includes two important parts, which states that the local authority has a duty to investigate when “they have reasonable cause to suspect harm to a child and that services must be put in place to protect such children. The Education Act sets out the responsibilities Children’s Act 1989 This act identifies the responsibilities of parents and professionals who must work to ensure the safety of a child.
Health and Social Care Assignment UNIT 4 - PRINCIPLES OF SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW In this assignment you will demonstrate your understanding of safeguarding adults. You will describe different types of abuse, the signs and symptoms associated with them and what to do if you are aware of or suspect an individual has been abused or you note unsafe practice. You will research failings in care services and explore how best practice can help to keep individuals safe. You will also identify the range of people who may be involved with safeguarding, along with the policies and procedures that govern best safeguarding practice. TASKS There are three tasks to this assignment.
Understand health and safety in social care 1.1 - There is a variety of legislation relating to health and safety in social care including The Health and Safety at work act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). 1.2 - Policies and procedures set the guidelines for adequate care within a setting, risk assessments are used to protect you and others around you. They ensure correct equipment is in place and that the equipment meets the needs of the individuals. Health and safety policies and procedures protect those working and living within a social care setting. COSHH is a policy in place within our setting which outlines control measures for hazards to prevent accidents occurring.
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (amended 2008) RIDDOR - sets out what needs to be reported. Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 - emphasizes what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Health and safety policies and procedures are in place to protect those in social care settings. They are to ensure that I adhere and comply to health and safety rules and regulations. Responsibilities Manager/ Employer To provide a safe place to work Prevent risks to health Assess risks and take action to reduce them Provide information, training and supervision as needed Ensure machinery is safe to use Provide adequate first aid facilities Provide PPE (free of charge) Carer/Employee To take reasonable care of my own and others’ health and safety To report to my manager any potential and actual risks and hazards Take part in any training provided To understand and comply with health and safety instructions and procedures Others To understand and comply with
A list of the principles to be followed for safe moving and handling. Up to date training on manual handling must be carried out and a risk assessment must be carried out, recorded and followed to minimise the risk of injury to the individuals and the staff. This would provide information such as the number of people required to transfer a service user, mobility equipment needed ect. Care plans must be complete, up to date and read to understand the heath requirements of the individuals. Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR) (as amended 2002)Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations are all legislations relevant to moving and handling and these must be followed.
Manual Handling operations regulation work in pairs, procedure ask for help , use lifting equipment’s and any hazards that may cause injury . Near miss regulation procedure record any incidents and accidents. Management of Health and Safety at work regulation procedure employer must assess the risk to employees and make arrangement for their health and safety. Health and safety (First Aid) Regulation procedure provide carers with first aid this involves training, first aid box and information. LOLER Regulation procedures equipment must safe for the purpose of lifting.
Health & Safety MU2.4 1.1 Health & Safety is to protect children, staff, parents and carers when entering the building so risks to safety are properly controlled. The name of the policy is Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the date it was amended is 18th August 2014. It is due to be revised 30th July 2015. Key things from the Health & Safety policy are: * To provide adequate control of Health & Safety risks arising from our work activities * To consult with employers on matters affecting H&S * To provide and maintain safe plant of equipment * To ensure safe handling & use of substances (i.e. cleaning products) * To provide information, instruction and supervision for employees * To
They can identify and provide health related education to reduce the health risks related to the disaster as well as prevention of secondary conditions. Secondary conditions can be caused by food and water contamination and injury from chemical spills or exposure. The public health nurse can provide first aid treatment within their scope of practice, assess vital signs and communicate the need for other health related resources. They can manage of pre-existing conditions by assisting with transportation to shelters for those in need of electricity for nebulizers, oxygen or other necessary medical equipment. Coordinating with others to meet the needs for those on life sustaining medications, such as blood pressure or chemotherapy medications or people receiving dialysis treatment can be initiated and carried out by the public health nurse.
Ai A list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002) sets out requirements for manual handling and moving and handling of people and objects. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (known as COSHH), require employers to control substances that can harm workers' health. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (known as RIDDOR) (amended 2008) sets out what needs to be reported. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 emphasize what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
CT308 1.1 There are a number of legislations relating to Health and Safety these include Health and Safety at Work Act COSHH – Control of Substance Hazardous to Health Manual Handling Operations Regulations RIDDOR – The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations Personal Protective equipment Regulations 1.2 Policies and Procedures protect those by identifying significant risks and putting controlled measures in place to ensure agreed ways of working. 1.3 The responsibilities of a Social Worker include Take reasonable care for themselves and others' health and safety To report to their employer any potential and actual risks/hazards To understand and comply with health and safety instructions and procedures Take part in health and safety training The responsibilities of the employer or manager include To provide a safe place of work Assess risks and take actions to reduce these To provide information, training and supervision To provide adequate welfare and first aid facilities The responsibilities of Others include Comply with health and safety instructions, policies and procedures Take reasonable care of themselves and others' safety 1.4 Situations which the responsibility of health and safety lies with the individual when the individual does not comply with assessments and procedures. They do not take reasonable care of their own or others' safety. 1.5 Specific tasks should be carried out only with special training to ensure Legislation is complied with To practice safely and correctly To minimise the consequences of injury and illness To treat injuries and illnesses effectively 1.6 Additional support and information can be assessed by Talking to a health and safety appointed person Teamleader/Manager Health and Safety Executive Environmental Health 2.1 It is important to assess