4222 306 Promote And Implement Health And Safety In Health And Social Care
4222-306 Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care
1.1 Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a social care work setting
Within the older persons project where I work there are a number of Law’s, Legislation’s, Policies and Procedures relevant to health and safety.
Health and Safety at work Act 1974
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Care Standard Act 2000
Food Hygiene Regulations 2005
Food Safety Act 1990
Food Hygiene Regulations 2005
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002)
Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPE) 1992
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 2002
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Company Policies and Procedures for Health and Safety
1.2 Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer.
There are a number of points with regard to the health and safety policies and procedures but the main points are to ensure the safety of residents and staff alike. By following these you can maintain a safe place of work and it enables you to maintain the health and safety requirements. E.g. Hazardous substances are to be locked away, all exits and entrances kept clear to reduce any potential accidents, equipment which is used is tested and any fire alarm system is maintained and tested regularly. Regular training is and provided to staff i.e. Health & Safety, Manual Handling, COSHH, RIDDOR,and Data Protection though there are many others that could be relevant . staff are aware of whom to report and equipment problems, maintenance safety issues to.
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1.3 Analyze the main health and safety responsibilities of;
For myself Health and safety is my responsibilities as a shift leader and I must ensure not only the safety of my
1.1 Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a social care work setting
Within the older persons project where I work there are a number of Law’s, Legislation’s, Policies and Procedures relevant to health and safety.
Health and Safety at work Act 1974
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Care Standard Act 2000
Food Hygiene Regulations 2005
Food Safety Act 1990
Food Hygiene Regulations 2005
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002)
Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPE) 1992
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 2002
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Company Policies and Procedures for Health and Safety
1.2 Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer.
There are a number of points with regard to the health and safety policies and procedures but the main points are to ensure the safety of residents and staff alike. By following these you can maintain a safe place of work and it enables you to maintain the health and safety requirements. E.g. Hazardous substances are to be locked away, all exits and entrances kept clear to reduce any potential accidents, equipment which is used is tested and any fire alarm system is maintained and tested regularly. Regular training is and provided to staff i.e. Health & Safety, Manual Handling, COSHH, RIDDOR,and Data Protection though there are many others that could be relevant . staff are aware of whom to report and equipment problems, maintenance safety issues to.
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1.3 Analyze the main health and safety responsibilities of;
For myself Health and safety is my responsibilities as a shift leader and I must ensure not only the safety of my