LOLER Regulation procedures equipment must safe for the purpose of lifting. Procedure, check the equipment if in good working condition before using it, remove any damaged equipment or replace them .Confidentiality policies procedure information to be kept confidential and only shared on grounds of safety or with
I also need to dispose of hazardous substances correctly and not mix substances in case of any hazardous fumes or explosions that may occur. I must also never decant chemicals to unlabelled or wrongly labelled containers. To prevent any accidents or incidents happening with hazardous substances I must ensure I follow the data sheets and follow instructions. I must wear the PPE (personal protective equipment) when using substances to avoid cross contamination and accidents. I must also report any defects or ill health that may happen.
Making sure they are properly labelled is very important as unmarked containers could be easily used incorrectly and the improper substance could cause injury to anyone involved. Also making sure that the substances are kept in acceptable conditions is important, for example some medication is required to be chilled, and so keeping them in a secure and locked fridge would be the only way to secure them safely and to keep them working as well as they possibly can. •Using hazardous substances All hazardous substances should be handled with care, this includes reading the on the label before use, never mixing different substances together, as this can cause very noxious gases and damage you or anyone in the vicinity. You should also only use a substance if you have been trained to do so, which includes using the proper PPE like rubber or latex gloves when using general cleaners as some chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and cause injury or illness. Also, if you encounter any difficulties when using a product then it should be reported immediately to the appropriate person and recorded in the accident book if necessary.
1. Why is it critical to follow safety procedures and instructions when conducting work? It is critical to follow safety procedures and instructions when conducting work to reduce and eliminate possible incidents and accidents. When working with hazardous materials, machinery, waste, chemicals etc., it is critical to follow the instructions so that no accidents resulting in harm can occur. 2.
This is qualified by stating that the duties of the act are to be adhered to so far as is reasonably practicable. This means that cost cannot be a reason for works not being carried out safely, by not supplying correct PPE, or plant when required for example. The principles of the Act are generally as follows: To make further provision for securing the health, safety and welfare of persons at work Protecting persons other than persons at work against risks to health and safety arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work Controlling the keeping and use of explosive/highly flammable items Controlling the emission into the atmosphere of noxious or offensive substances from premises The above duties as stated earlier are qualified by “so far as is reasonably practicable” and “best practicable means.” The general legal duties of the Act cover the following: Provide and maintain plant and systems of work Ensure that the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances is safe/without
In order to prevent infection, and injury it may be necessary for the worker to wear personal protective clothing (ppc). It is vital to always adhere to standard precautions and procedures which will have been explained in training sessions. This protects the worker from claims of incompetence and also addresses the issue of vicarious liability. Although the learner will develop experience and some knowledge s/he can not advise on medication or deal with all queries about the efficacy of the medication. Any queries s/he has doubts about or have not been covered in training must be passed on to the lead practitioner.
For this reason it is important that staff ensure equipment is in good working order, safe and clean. Staff can do this by checking equipment regularly, being observant and not putting anyone at risk of danger or harm. It is also important equipment is tested and confirmed to be safe. Equipment should be checked before each use and if appears to be dangerous should be taken out of use and reported and recorded according to your local policy. Example of dangerous equipment may be a sharp edge on the bath seat as this may cause skin tears.
If you have suffered from a communicable illness, you should not work until you have been given the 'all clear' from the doctor . Correct moving and handling is vital part of my role it is essential I learn how to move and handle correctly . Otherwise I could hurt myself and other. It is my legal responsibility to use the correct moving and handling techniques as I have learnt during my training. It is important that you understand how to prevent a fire and what to do in the event of a fire.
Electrical Equipment (electric shocks or burns from using faulty equipment) 1 Electrical equipment must be tested by an electrician for electrical safety and tagged with the date, and retested on a regular basis. 2 Electrical plugs and cables must be inspected by users for damage daily. 3 Defective equipment must
Once that’s done the last thing to do is to use the up button to raise the bail so that it will fall on the pallet. But, make sure to stand off to one side away from the wires, because the wires could snap or come undone and cause serious damage to the employee or someone stand