306 ABCD

UNDERSTAND HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS

TASK A

Legislation relating to health and safety in social care settings:

 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. Under this Act,
The employer, the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace.

 The Management of Health & Safety Work Regulations 1999
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 emphasize what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act.

 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) require employers to control substances that can harm workers' health.

 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
The Manual Handling Regulations 1992 sets out requirements for manual handling and moving and handling of people.

 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) sets out what needs to be reported.

Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981

 Personal Protective equipment regulations

Health and safety policie and procedures protect people using social care settings:

Protection may include identifying:
 the significant risks
 control measures for hazards
 arrangements for reporting accidents or health problems
 arrangements for first aid, fire and emergencies
 arrangements for communicating health and safety

Health and safety responsibilities of:

Social care worker:
 to take reasonable care for own and others’ health and safety
 to report to employer potential and actual hazards and risks
 to take part in health and safety training
 to understand and comply with health and safety instructions and procedures

Employer/ Manager: