D1: Discuss possible ways of reducing risks to users of the indoor space. Hazard 1: To reduce the risks to users in the indoor space, the members of staff need to make sure that they have suitable clothing and footwear. This is because as the carer would be walking around and taking care of the old people. Therefore, to reduce risks in indoors, it’s necessary to have suitable clothing and footwear to avoid any kinds of accidents. Also it’s the manager’s job to ensure that the staff have a regular check of wearing the right uniform and log it if they are not.
Identify the hazards-Firstly, identification of a hazard is needed and then work out on how people can be harmed by walking around the workplace and look at the things at your work place which has a possibility of harming people and how dangerously can people be harmed. Consult other workmates what they think and if they have noticed some hazards which you did not see. After finding the hazards then find how to control them so that people will not be harmed. In terms of machines and chemicals you have to check the manufacturer’s instructions so that you may know how to use them. 2.
This could result in the client becoming frustrated or loss of any future business. If clients don’t feel as if they are important then they aren’t going to come back and this means less money for the salon and decreased job security. Clients are taking time out of their days and don’t expect to have to wait too long for their service. They want to feel important. Wearing the correct PPE (Personal protective equipment).
In the hospital ward scenario where there was a patient suffering from dementia, my first recommendation was that cleaners should be trained regularly on how to clean dirty cups properly and should be ensured the consequences for the patients if this was not done properly. I recommended this because if cleaners are trained regularly and reminded on how to clean cutlery properly, and were ensured that this should be done as regular as possible. This recommendation could be referred to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) because this act includes safe training for the employees, in this case the cleaners. It includes high standards of hygiene which fits into this recommendation because the training involves ensuring how to clean dirty cups properly. (www.legislations.gov.uk, Accessed 04/10/13).
Unit3 Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care P2-M1 In this assignment I will be talking about the different types of legislations and why they are important. Health and safety at a workplace is important because it ensures that all workers are being protected, it is also important because workers are being protected from illness and if they have become ill because of work the health and safety at work act 1974 can make sure a risk assessment is taken so hat other workers stay safe and the same thing does not happen again. Health and safety at work act 1974 is an act that covers everyone such as employees, employers and the service user. Within this act they provide training for workers, students and anyone that is on a placement or someone that is doing voluntary work this legislation has been helping people and workers for 30years. This act has helped people save their lives and be able to carry on working; this act covers people in the UK for example England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
In an effort to maintain safety in a dialysis facility many prevention methods are set in place. During the course of treatment, the ability of patients to respond to emergency situations is restricted. This fact has been considered in formulating safety plans. The fire safety plan outlines actions necessary to protect our patient’s lives. This plan provides instructions as to what measures the staff will take to safeguard patients.
Healthcare often reflects global changes, as these changes occur, the roles and responsibilities of the nurse also changes. It is imperative for nurses to know laws that standardize and affect practice to guarantee that their actions are consistent with up to date legal principles and to protect themselves from liability. Also, nurses are required to consistently polish clinical skills and knowledge through CEUs to meet standards of care. There are set rules from each state Nurse Practice Act and facilities employed in that give nurses guideline for of standards of care. The ANA’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice is another crucial manuscript for professional nurses.
Employers are responsible for: • Assessing risks. • Putting procedures in place. • Ensuring procedures are followed. • Ensuring employees receive appropriate training in relation to infection control and have regular refreshers. • Make sure employees adhere to the health and safety aspects of their work.
Employees must cooperate with these arrangements and take reasonable care of themselves and others. Employers have a duty to display a health and safety law poster. Control of Substances Hazardous To Health Regulations (COSSH) 1994 Early years setting’s regularly uses cleaning products that could potentially be hazardous. Cleaning maybe required after toileting or paint spillages or any other accident. The following guidelines should be followed to minimise risk of injury: Employers should give training on control measures and how to use them, provide protective clothing and equipment along with emergency procedures.
• As an employee I must attend any necessary training that is provided by my employer regarding the prevention and control of infection. • It is important as an employee that I am aware of these regulations and legislation so that I can work safely; at work there is information which is provided in the health and safety file and COSHH file. • As an employee if I come across a hazard such as bodily fluids spilt in an area or a staff member not wearing gloves it must be reported and not ignore it as this may cause infection to spread. • In the workplace I need to put the safe ways of working into practice; for example by effective hand washing, not coming into work when I am not feeling well as this will be putting others at risk. • All equipment needs to be cleaned correctly to avoid