My employer must follow the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, their responsibilities are to provide the mandatory training and supervisions, ensure policies and procedures are put in place, plan, organise, control, monitor and review health and safety arrangements, make sure the equipment is available and to maintain risk assessments and to deal with chemicals and other substances safely. As an employee I also have to follow COSHH 2002 (control of substances hazardous to health) in my workplace. This means I have to follow the procedures set in place by my employer and attend training. I have to make sure any hazardous substances are kept locked away where unauthorized people cannot get them. I also need to dispose of hazardous substances correctly and not mix substances in case of any hazardous fumes or explosions that may occur.
CT308 Understand Health and Safety in Social Care settings Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings Legislation that relates to health and safety in social care settings are generally covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This act is the ‘umbrella’ that has been updated and supplemented by all the regulations and guidelines which extend it, support it or explain it. The regulations most likely to affect my workplace are: Manual Handling Regulations 1992(amended 2002) - sets out requirements for manual handling and moving and handling of people. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 2002 (COSHH) - requires employers to control substances that could cause harm. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (amended 2008) RIDDOR - sets out what needs to be reported.
1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of Infection. Employers should make the workplace a safe environment that is safe for work but also for all individuals and visitors. Employers must carry out risk assessments to assess the dangers of certain work activities and then are responsible for putting strategies in place for minimizing the risk. Employers must provide PPE and provide training and refresher updates on infection control. 2.1 Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the Prevention and control of infection.
c) The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) this involves employers having to identify which hazardous substances are present in the work place and ensure that they are locked away for safety. In the work place, examples might be bleach and other cleaning materials, pesticides, adhesives, acids and gas. d) Infection control regulation which is about controlling the spread of communicable diseases between people. This involves understanding the principles of effective hand hygiene, understanding ways in which your own health or hygiene might pose a risk to the individuals you support or to other people at work and being aware of common types of personal protective clothing, equipment and procedures and how and when to use them. 1.2.
Diploma Level 2 Health & Social Care Unit IC01 The principles of infection prevention and control Worksheet 2 – Roles and Responsibilities LO – 1.1, 5.5 As an employee, you are responsible for the following in your workplace: Explain how you follow each of the requirements in your workplace (200 words minimum) * To follow health and safety procedure that your employer has put in place, and report any omissions that may ariseRisk Assessments are put in place to follow to protect you the client and the company. It’s put in place as an important step in protecting workers and business as well as complying with the law. It helps focus on the risks that really matter in your workplace. | * To use the protective clothing and equipment that your employer has suppliedUsing gloves and changing your gloves when dealing with personal care, toileting and dealing with bodily fluids, also to protect an open wound on your hands.Using aprons to prevent contamination passed through your clothing on to or from a person to also protect your clothes and uniform.Using hand sanitizer after washing your hands for extra protection it may also be used if you feel unsafe to touch or the is no hand washing facilities.Using foot protectors to prevent walking infection into a clients home. | * To report any potential risks or hazards within the workplaceTo report and record all potential risks and hazards is very important to protect everyone to who comes in contact with that particular client.
1.2 - As an employer all staff should be trained in infection control, to be able to notice potential risks. The correct PPE should be available for staff, staff should have a understanding of infection control polices and procedures. Which should be made available by employer. 2.1- There are a few legislations and regulatory body standards, that are relevant to the prevention and control of infection. The health and safety at work act, which ensures the safety of members
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.
1.2 EXPLAIN EMPLOYERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFECTION 1.2 The Health and Safety Legislation require that employers have a duty of care to protect employee for example: * Provide a safe workplace * Carry out risk assessments to assess the dangers of certain work activities * Provide training to staff * Provide PPE * Ensure regular health and safety checks are undertaken. The employer should have infection prevention control policies and procedures for the staff. The manager will support and advise the Carer in respect of these procedures. 2.1 OUTLINE CURRENT LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY BODY STANDARDS WHICH ARE
Identify the hazard 2. Decide who might be harmed and how 3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions 4. Record the findings and implement them 5. Review the assessment and update if required 4.4 Explain the importance of carrying out a risk assessment Under the Health and Safety Act 1974 all companies have a legal responsibility to protect the H and S of their employees and any others using the workplace such as patients, friends and family. The risk assessment then evaluates the risk to the employees and others and tries to reduce that risk to a reasonable practical low.
HSC 027 1.2. The Health and safety Act 1974 is one of the basic legistlation in UK what described employers responsibility for my health and safety at work. The employers have duty to look after employee safety time when I'm at work. In the my company employers did risk assessment in each client home to rezognize hazards for my health and also when I started work with the company I read the policies what I have to follow to keep myself safe and healthy at work, example, use the apron and gloves, before plug in hoower plug in special switch to make sure its safe, proper shoes, lights for dark time, breaks etc. Also I have to record about any incident at work to my line manager.