- 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.
· Environmental Protection Act 1990. 1.2 Explain how the health and safety policies and procedures protect those in social care settings. 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.
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.
Task A Presentation Ai A list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting: • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, which supports the health and safety act. • Medicines Act 1968 • Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 • Hazardous Wastes Regulations 2005 • Personal Protective Equipment at Work regulations (PPE) 1992 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (COSHH) The Manual Handling Regulations of 1992 • Provisions and use of Equipment Regulations (PUWER) • Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1985 • Food Safety Act 1990 • Data protection Act 1998 • Human Rights Act 1998 • Mental Health Act 1983 Aii How health and safety policies and procedures protect people using social care settings. All of the legislations mentioned above are an essential part of health and safety. Every piece of legislation describes clear guidance of responsibilities and how health and safety should be maintained to eliminate risks for the individuals using social care settings It is essential to follow health and safety policies and procedures to remove risks from the workplace and to maintain a safe working environment. Protection may include identifying: Measures for communicating health and safetyMeasures for reporting Accidents or health Problems Measures for first aid, fire and emergencies The significant risks- Control measures for hazards The Food hygiene regulation 2005, explains the responsibilities, involved in handling food safely in order to avoid contamination and food poisoning.
Unit 306 Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care Outcome 1 Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety 1. Identify legislation relating to health and safety in health or social care work setting. - Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, which supports the Health and Safety Act. - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 - Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPE) 1992 - Food Safety Act 1990 - The Reporting of Injurie, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 (RIDDOR) - The Manual Handling Regulations 1992 - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2. Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer The main points of health and safety policies and procedures are to keep everyone safe.
Assignment 306 Understanding health and safety in a social care setting Task A A1. • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 • Medicines Act 1968 • Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 • Hazardous Wastes 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 Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) • Food Safety Act 1990 • Data Protection Act 1998 • Human Rights Act 1998 • Mental Health Act 1983 • Mental capacity Act 2005 • Health and Social Care Act 2008 A2. Health and safety is vital in safe guarding and protecting employees, employers, visitors and service users in a social care setting and in any place of work. Employees have to identify and accept their own responsibilities within the work place, they can achieve this by familiarising themselves with the policies and procedures to ensure health and safety is maintained at the highest of levels, risk assessments should be carried out thoroughly, every interaction between employers and services users should be recorded and reported accurately. Each agency or organisation should have a safe guarding officer, who will ensure standards are kept high, undertaking training courses is another way in which staff and agencies can raise the standard and awareness of health and safety.
Other main pieces of legislation that support the Health and Safety at Work Act are: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 emphasize what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (known as COSHH) require employers to control substances that can harm workers' health. The Manual Handling Regulations 1992 sets out requirements for manual handling and moving and handling of people. The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 (known as RIDDOR) sets out what needs to be reported. 1.2.
There are special forms which must be completed when diseases occur. There are 28 categories of reportable diseases including poisoning, and skin and lung diseases. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) – Are regulations which have been set up to protect workers from the health risks which arise from exposure to hazardous substances at work. These regulations relate to controlling substances such as soldering fumes, sawdust, flour and grain dust and biological agents, all of which can give rise to disease. To comply with COSHH employers need to ensure that they: * Carry out risk assessments * Set up and maintain a framework of precautions * Monitor exposure and carry out regular disease surveillance * Have plans of action in place in the event of an accident or emergency * Ensure that all staff supervised and trained in the use of hazardous substances
It includes criteria for CQC to take into account when assessing compliance with the registration requirement on cleanliness and infection control. Legislation, regulations and guidance that govern infection prevention and control. • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Act • The Public Health (Control of Diseases) • Food Safety Act • COSHH • RIDDOR • The Public Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulation • The Food Safety Regulations • The Environmental Protection