Understand health and safety in social care settings Outcome 1 Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings 1. List legislation relating to general health and safety in a social care setting Health and Safety at work act 1974 Manual handling Operations Regulations 1992 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 Management of health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 2. Describe the main points of health and safety policies and procedures The main points of Health and Safety are to maintain a safe environment to work in, insuring that all personnel are working to proscribed standards of care and safety. That up to date risk assessments are in place and findings are being adhered to. To make sure that by the actions of the work force do not cause injury to themselves or others by their actions or in action.
They enable you to provide a good quality service working within the legal framework and most importantly aim to keep you and the individuals you support, safe from danger or harm. To implement agreed ways of working you follow the Policies and Procedures and the service users care plan, where the management of the individual's daily care needs are agreed and documented. It is extremely important to have up to date agreed ways of working as there may be changes in policies within the law. Our company may have to implement them to help protect the vulnerable. You have a duty to keep service users safe by following policies, procedures and working within your job role.
Some of the main points of a health and safety would be the company’s statement of intent, first aid procedures, and accident reporting and risk assessments. 1.3 A) The Social care workers main health and safety responsibilities are having a responsibility to promote safe working practices. To be aware and to comply with the company’s policies and procedures. B) The employers’ main health and safety
What the law requires here is what good management and common sense would lead employers to do anyway that is, to look at what the risks are and take sensible measures to tackle them. The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for enforcing health and safety at work. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (the Management Regulations) generally make more explicit what employers are required to do to manage health and safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Like the Act, they apply to every work activity. The main requirement on employers is to carry out a risk assessment.
MOVING AND HANDLING IN A SOCIAL CARE SETTING. When you are assisting and supporting someone with their mobility, there is legislation in place that governs how this should be done in an environment that is safe for the individual you are supporting as well as yourself. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is there to promote and ensure that the techniques and equipment you use are safe for both you and the person you are supporting, as well as making sure that you are properly trained in using the equipment, and supporting someone using it. The Health and Social Care Act 2008. Part 4 relates directly to the quality and safety of care.
1.2. Health and safety policies and procedures protect those in social care services in that legislations and regulations ensure that guidelines are followed to enforce safety and security within an organisation. Also ensuring that everyone works within the law and meet the minimum care standards set out by
Analyse the main health and safety responsibilities of Yourself • Reasonable care of health and safety of myself and others who may be affected. • To understand and comply with requirements of risk assessments associated. • Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety. • Work in a safe and proper manner in accordance with policies outlined by the company. Employer • Ensure members of staff are aware of health and safety policy,organisation responsibilities, arrangements.
The health and safety (first aid) regulations. Management of health and safety at work regulations. Make the workplace a safe environment to work in and prevent any risks to health. Make sure all equipment is in good working order and regularly checked. Regularly do risk assessments so that they can minimise and identify any potential risk that could hard staff or service users.
ASSIGNMENT: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE. The organisation's policy & responsibilities for ensuring a safe & healthy working environment. AC1.1 The main legislation & industry regulations that employers must work within are the Health & safety at Work act 1974, commonly referred to as HASAW, HSWA, the HSW Act, the 1974 Act or HASAWA, these are all the same piece of legislation. Any information or guidance needed can be found on the HSE website. There are three primary aims of the HSWA: To secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work.
References 16. Further reading 17. External links Occupational safety and health (OSH) also commonly referred to as occupational health and safety (OHS) or workplace health and safety (WHS) is an area concerned with the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The goals of occupational safety and health programs include to foster a safe and healthy work environment. [1] OSH may also protect