This act places overall responsibility for health and safety with the employer but also duties on employees, so everyone in a setting has some responsibility for the health and safety of anyone who is there. The act covers the conditions in which places of work must be kept- Buildings should be well maintained and designed with the safety of the users in mind The general environment should be clean and safe Equipment must be safely used and stored Working practice must promote the health and safety of children All employees should be aware of the written statement of safety policy that is required under the act. The act also provides for the protection of employees: The workplace should be safe and not pose a risk to employees’ health Safe systems of working should be in place Articles and substances should be stored and used safely Adequate welfare facilities should be available Appropriate
HEALTH AND SAFETY Contents Statement of Intent Policy Statement Health and Safety Responsibilities Electrical Safety First Aid Fire and/or Emergency Arrangements Risk Assessment Transporting Children Visitors and Security Statement of Intent The School will comply with: • The requirement of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and other specific Health and Safety legislation. • LA Health and Safety Policy. • This policy affects all employees, pupils, visitors and users of the premises in or on the school site. Policy Statement The School will ensure: • The premises are maintained in a safe condition.
MU24 contribute to children and young people’s health and safety Outcome 1- Know the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting 1. Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting There is an act put under place by the law which is the health and safety act 1974. This is put into place to ensure that your workplace is a safe place to work. Every work setting should have health and safety policies. These should be kept safe and be placed were everyone can see them.
Unit 504 Develop Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies Procedures and Practices in a Children’s and Young Person Setting. In every care setting there should be policies and procedures put in place to keep residents and staff safe in the home environment, these policies and procedures will be in line with the legislations that a company has to stick to by law. At Frances House we follow such legislations as;- * The Health and Safety at Work Act. * Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations. * Mental Health Act.
CYPcore 34 – Support children’s and young people’s Health and Safety. Learning outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 Everything we do at work is covered by and incorporates the idea of the Health and Safety at work act 1974. This act must be adhered to by ensuring that our workplace and the young peoples environment is safe and fit for purpose, ensuring the correct equipment and the relevant training standards have been put in place to ensure the young people are safe in all activities. This includes carrying out regular risk assessments and ensuring an appropriate method of reporting is available. Us as employees are responsible for working to the guidelines put in place in our workplace, we must use the equipment provided, undergo training and be aware of how to identify any hazards and report any problems.
L3 CYPW Diploma Assessment task SHC 34 – Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings. To be submitted by: Please write paragraphs to fully explain: 1.1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role. In law a Duty of Care means to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm or damage. In my work role as a Learning Support Assistant at Langside School I have a duty of care for the pupils attending the school and I also have a duty of care to my work colleagues. To the pupils that attend the school my duty of care is to prevent harm, to use my skills, professional abilities and experience to report any concerns over their health, to note any changes in their behaviour and bring to the attention of the team and to record any unexplained marks/bruises.
At our primary school, (Blakesley Hall) we have a Data Protection Act policy. The Data Protection Act was created in 1998. The aim of confidentiality at a school is to ensure the child is protected at all times, monitor their progress and to give members of staff guidance as to their legal and professional job roles. Blakesley Hall Primary School strives to keep the children safe, secure and successful. They want to create a safe and secure learning environment in order to keep the children safe from danger and make them feel as though every child matters.
IC01: The principles of infection prevention and control The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone working in a health and social care setting. Both employers and employees have particular roles to avoid the spread of infection. 1.1. As a health & social care practitioner it is essential to maintain a clean and hygienic environment and also to be aware of the infection control policies and procedures that are used in the workplace. Maintaining a high level of personal health and hygiene will also help in the prevention of infection.
All employees must inform mangement of any training needs they may have in relation/line with the health and safety at work act. All individuals in the workplace must conribute to their own safety at work by risk assessing any task or situation, and always ensuring that everyone around them will remain safe and free from harm or potential risks. Outline your employer’s responsibilities to comply with this act. To ensure all staff are adequately trained to ensure every person has a level of health and safety competence that is appropriate to their role.Ensure risk assessments are completed regularly and any actions that may arise are dealt with accordingly.Be proactive to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees,residents,visitors and contractors is maintained continually.Ensure that all legal responsibilities in regards to reporting and investigating incidents and accidents are complied with a prompt action taken when required to
UNIT HSC 027 4222-208 Contribute to health and safety in health and social care 1. Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others relating to health and safety in the work settings 1. Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work settings Two of the most important pieces of health and safety legislation affecting educational establishments across the UK are the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. These set the standards that must be met to ensure the health and safety of all employees and others who may be affected by any work activity.