1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals Risk Assessment By ensuring risk assessments are been carried out within a setting before each session. Make sure all equipment and toys are safe and the equipment is age appropriate for the children in care. Assessing the setting and making sure there are no potential hazards like hazard materials being left out or electrical sockets being left uncovered. Ensuring the setting is clean to stop the spread of infection. That food is stored properly to stop cross-infection and the kitchen is always clean to stop the spread of bacteria and germs.
1.1 Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment and services. When planning for health and safety indoor and outdoor environments the needs of individual children and young people must be considered along with the age and ability. So when planning for a certain age group we need to make sure the resources are age and stage appropriate. Risk assessment forms are filled in twice daily to check the outdoor and indoor areas before the children are allowed to access them, to make sure floors are clear and the playground is safe, making sure there is no rubbish or animal faeces, all the toys and equipment are checked and cleaned and anything found to be broken or unsafe is removed immediately then reported. When planning activities we must make sure their there is enough space for the activities to be carried out safely.
Another legislation is the food Safety Act 1990 as training is given to staff in childcare settings in order to comply with the legislation. This helps practitioners to know what they need to give to children at lunch and snack time to ensure they have a balance of healthy food. RIDDOR 1995 is another legislation which supports strategies in settings. This is because by knowing this legislation they have the help and advice from others to prevent injury and ill health. By following this procedures are made, for example writing incidents and accidents in books to make people aware of what happened, how and why.
1.2Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals. If you make sure risk assessments are being carried out within the workplace to make sure all equipment and toys are safe for the children in my care .Assessing the workplace and making sure there are no potential hazards like hazard materials being left out or electrical sockets being left uncovered. That food is stored properly to stop cross-infection and the kitchen is always clean. 2.Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and the duty of care. 2.1Describe potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 states that all employers must meet certain rules to make sure people are safe at work and no risk of injury to anyone. It states that where children are looked after and educated, the buildings must in good condition and designed with the users in mind. They must be clean and safe and equipment safely stored. They must promote the health and safety of children. This act also makes sure people who work in a setting are protected from
Some individuals being supported may need to be sensitively reminded about hygiene, it is good practice to explain the reasons for maintaining good hygiene levels, whilst respecting people's differences and attitudes to taking care of themselves. 2.2 Protective equipment, clothing and precautions should be followed at all times when working to minimise the risk of infection. Uniforms should be clean on each day and washed separately from other laundry. Gloves, aprons and good hand washing techniques should be used when providing personal care for individuals as germs can spread very easily in care home settings. 2.3 Concerns about the safety and hygiene of equipment or facilities used for personal care should be reported to your line manager or house manager immediately.
Question 3: The main Policies and Procedures of my work are: Health and Safety – maintaining a safe working environment for all staff and service users Moving and Handling – Ensure that the service user is not being put at risk when attempting to move them and that any equipment required is in a good, clean and working order. Confidentiality - maintaining, and ensuring other members of staff maintain, confidentiality of all service users. Ensure all records are kept securely in a safe place and cannot be accessed by unauthorised persons. Medication – to distribute medication according to instructions and ensuring that all medication is supplied to the correct service user, at the correct time and in the correct dose I meet all of these standards by: Deborah Smith *ensuring there are not any obstacles in the way that could cause slips or falls. *ensuring that both myself and all service users have the appropriate footwear on at all times *putting signs up when there is a wet floor Never trying to carry out a task on my own when it is obvious that another person is required *knowing the fire procedure policy *Basic hygiene *Using personal protective equipment (ppe) at relevant times *Ensuring that all moving and handling is carried out with the minimal lifting technique so as to avoid injury to myself or the service user.
HSC2029 1. It is important to implement food safety measures when providing food and drink for individuals to reduce the risk of food poisoning, you must comply with health and safety legislation and follow the trusts policies and procedures. It is important to understand the importance of food safety measures and the potential hazards when preparing, serving, and clearing away food and drink. 2. Personal protective clothing should be used when handling food and drink to protect food from contamination such as dust, hairs and fibres.
MU 2.4 Contribute to children and young people’s health and safety A/C 1.1 The health and safety policy of the work setting are: • To work towards preventing any occupational injuries and ill health to all staff and pupils • To make sure that no unacceptable risk is caused on the premises as a result of an activity • To always manage and encourage awareness of health and safety to all employees for their work and the environment of their work • To make sure that all people working within the setting are aware of the standards of the health and safety policy and work towards them • To look at and review the achievement of the health and safety objectives and to make any positive changes where they are needed to make sure they are met • To fully co-operate in the appointment of safety representatives and to provide the facilities and assistance which they need A/C 1.2 The lines of responsibility and reporting for health and safety in the workplace are; • Use safe methods of working • Use health and safety procedures and rules properly including in P.E and sport • Instruct others working with you in safe working practices • Inspect areas of work often and notify the person in charge of any concerns • Immediately take the correct action where it is necessary A/C 1.3 Risk assessment is a way of noticing and recording dangers and making suggestions to how they can be reduced. This is managed in the work setting by the manager. They will take out a risk assessment survey of the premises, method of work and all activities annually or more frequently if necessary. The survey will show any dangers and will identify the actions or risk control measures to be used to prevent them. The results of all risk assessment surveys will be reported to the health and safety sub-committee of the governing body.
Ensuring parental permission to administer medicines is given, and that all information about the use of medicines is recorded properly. Outings Ensuring trips and outings are safe and properly managed. Includes procedures for ensuring that risk assessments and trial runs are undertaken, parental permission is obtained and details of all vehicles involved are recorded. Safeguarding children Policy for ensuring that children in your care are kept safe from harm. Your knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, including details of your local Safeguarding Children Board.