Full Assignment Unit 202
Unit 202: Health & Safety
Task 1A
Explain the difference between legislation, codes of practice and workplace policies
A legislation is a law made by the government that dictate the general rules. The code of practice is more like how to put in to practice the legislation setting up the standards and the ethics. The work place policies are “rules” made by the employer that may be different from an employer to another but never in contrast to the legislation or the code of practice.
Candidates are required to outline the main employee and employer’s responsibilities under the following health and safety legislation:
Health & Safety at Work Act
Employers’ Responsibilities
Provide and maintain safety equipment and safe systems of work
Ensure materials used are properly stored, handled, used and moved
Provide information, training, instruction and supervision - ensure staff are aware of instructions provided by manufacturers and suppliers of equipment
Provide a safe place of employment
Provide a safe working environment
Provide a written safety policy/risk assessment
Look after the health and safety of others, for example the public
Talk to safety representatives
Employee’s Responsibilities
Take care of their own health and safety
Co-operate with their employers
Not interfere with anything provided in the interest of health and safety
Stick to the law
The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations
Employers’ Responsibilities
Maintenance of the salon and the equipment in the salon.
Ensure the correct ventilation of the salon, temperature and lighting.
Ensure salon hygiene, cleanliness and the disposal of waste material.
Ensure an appropriate workspace in the salon (workstation and seating).
Check condition of floor and traffic route through the salon.
Have drinking water supply.
Have an area for rest, eating and changing (if required), storage of clothing.
Have sanitary conveniences.
Have areas of glazing in the salon (windows, doors and partitions).
Task 1A
Explain the difference between legislation, codes of practice and workplace policies
A legislation is a law made by the government that dictate the general rules. The code of practice is more like how to put in to practice the legislation setting up the standards and the ethics. The work place policies are “rules” made by the employer that may be different from an employer to another but never in contrast to the legislation or the code of practice.
Candidates are required to outline the main employee and employer’s responsibilities under the following health and safety legislation:
Health & Safety at Work Act
Employers’ Responsibilities
Provide and maintain safety equipment and safe systems of work
Ensure materials used are properly stored, handled, used and moved
Provide information, training, instruction and supervision - ensure staff are aware of instructions provided by manufacturers and suppliers of equipment
Provide a safe place of employment
Provide a safe working environment
Provide a written safety policy/risk assessment
Look after the health and safety of others, for example the public
Talk to safety representatives
Employee’s Responsibilities
Take care of their own health and safety
Co-operate with their employers
Not interfere with anything provided in the interest of health and safety
Stick to the law
The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations
Employers’ Responsibilities
Maintenance of the salon and the equipment in the salon.
Ensure the correct ventilation of the salon, temperature and lighting.
Ensure salon hygiene, cleanliness and the disposal of waste material.
Ensure an appropriate workspace in the salon (workstation and seating).
Check condition of floor and traffic route through the salon.
Have drinking water supply.
Have an area for rest, eating and changing (if required), storage of clothing.
Have sanitary conveniences.
Have areas of glazing in the salon (windows, doors and partitions).