Respective hazards; and 3. Risks of those hazards to health. The assessment provides the basis to identify appropriate control measures, induction and training,
How do you ensure integrity (validity) of information? I would utilise a variety of sources to correlate, compare and match information in order to determine consistency & validity. Assessment Activity 2: OHS codes and regulations are intended to support the basic tenets or intentions of OHS legislation. What are these tenets? * Secure the workplace health, safety & welfare of employees * Protect persons (including the general public) at or near workplaces from risks to health & safety arising out of work activities * Ensure that expert occupational health & safety advice is available to employers, employees & contractors * Promote work environments that are adapted to the health & safety needs of employees * Provide workplaces that are free from unnecessary stress & that are secure * Foster cooperation & consultation between employers & employees on matters related to employee health, safety & welfare.
NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care Unit HSC22 Support the Health and Safety of Yourself and Individuals 1. Explain the organisational procedures and practice for storing and using hazardous equipment. Knowledge specification 4e 7. 8. 11.
Employees have responsibilities to: self, colleagues, employer, service users and visitors. 1.2. Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. Employers are responsible for: • 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 health and safety aspects of their work, • Keeping records, • Ensuring that relevant standards, policies and guidelines are available in the workplace 2.1. Outline the current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection.
SECTION 1: ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A WHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMActivity 11. What policies might an organisation develop as part of its commitment to health and safety? Policies an organisation may develop as its commitment to health and safety are i)) risk assessment ii) training - manual handling, heavy lifting, chemical use, personal protective equipment iii) duties of employers, workers and contractors iv) discrimination and harassment in the workplace 2. What information should be provided when communicating policies to workers? Workplace Health and Safety Policies, health and safety documentation as well as any other relevant health, safety and welfare information should be communicated to staff, this information can be found on state government legislation websites.
* Carry out risk assessments to assess the dangers of certain work activities. * Provide training for staff. * Provide personal protective equipment. * Ensure regular health and safety checks are undertaken.
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
Unit 4222-208 Contribute to health and safety in health and social care (HSC 027) Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting Answer 1.1 Legislation relating to general health and safety: - Health and safety at work act 1974 - manual handling regulations 1992 - reporting of injuries, disease and dangerous occurences regulations (RIDDOR) - Control of substances hazardous to health 2002 (COSHH) Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999. Lifting operations and lifting equipment
3. What are a PCBU's duties under health and safety legislation? Assessment activity 3 What are some examples of financial and human resources necessary to ensure the effective operation of the health and safety management system? Assessment activity 4 1. When should consultation occur?
1.1 List legislation relating to general health and safety in a social care setting Legislation relating to general health and safety in a social care setting are: · Health and Safety at Work Act · Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) · The Management of Health and Safety Work Regulations 1992 · Personal Protective equipment regulations · The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1985 · Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 1.2 Describe the main points of health and safety policies and procedures The main points of health and safety policies and procedures are: · Ensuring there is safe equipment · Managing risks · Ensuring there is adequate welfare facilities · Providing information, instruction, training and supervision · How health and safety is communicated in the workplace · The arrangements for first aid, fire and emergencies · The arrangements for reporting accidents or other health problems 1.3 Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of: The social care worker · To participate in health and safety training · To report any potential and actual hazards and risks to the employer · Be responsible for their own and others health and safety · To understand and follow all health and safety procedures and policies. The employer or manager · Provide training, information, instruction and supervision · Provide safety signs · Provide appropriate PPE for staff · Provide a safe place to work · Carry out risk assessments · Provide adequate first aid and welfare facilities Individuals · Take reasonable care for own and others health and safety · Understand and follow health and safety instructions and procedures · Work with the carer to use equipment safely 1.4 Tasks that should not be carried out without special training include