How Can Hsc 32 Support Health And Safety
HSC 32 ~ Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
(Level 3)
1. There is much legislation dealing with health and safety in the workplace. The health and safety at work act 1974 contains general provisions but it has been supplemented by many regulations and guidelines dealing with specific areas. The main specific regulations important to care workers are:
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Control of substances hazardous to health 1988 (COSHH)
Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1985
(RIDDOR)
Manual handling regulations 1992
Other applicable legislation and regulations include:
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Care standards act 2001
Disabled persons act 1986
Disability discrimination act 1995
Data protection act 1998
Human rights …show more content…
The supervision should take place in an area within which the care worker feels comfortable but should also be in an area where confidentiality can be maintained.
The supervision will offer support to the care worker due to distress which can result from either being directly involved in the incident or indirectly as a witness. To praise their actions or offer guidance and further training if required. To provide them with feedback on the incident/emergency.
6. The organisations training provider can offer further training on how to deal with emergencies ie, appointed first aider. Asking your care supervisor/coordinator/manager for advice/guidance. Research via the library or internet.
Consulting specialist magazines/publications. Contacting voluntary organisations such as St Johns Ambulance. Consulting organisational policies and procedures.
7. Stress and distress have many effects on an individual. There are some
(Level 3)
1. There is much legislation dealing with health and safety in the workplace. The health and safety at work act 1974 contains general provisions but it has been supplemented by many regulations and guidelines dealing with specific areas. The main specific regulations important to care workers are:
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●
●
Control of substances hazardous to health 1988 (COSHH)
Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1985
(RIDDOR)
Manual handling regulations 1992
Other applicable legislation and regulations include:
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●
●
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Care standards act 2001
Disabled persons act 1986
Disability discrimination act 1995
Data protection act 1998
Human rights …show more content…
The supervision should take place in an area within which the care worker feels comfortable but should also be in an area where confidentiality can be maintained.
The supervision will offer support to the care worker due to distress which can result from either being directly involved in the incident or indirectly as a witness. To praise their actions or offer guidance and further training if required. To provide them with feedback on the incident/emergency.
6. The organisations training provider can offer further training on how to deal with emergencies ie, appointed first aider. Asking your care supervisor/coordinator/manager for advice/guidance. Research via the library or internet.
Consulting specialist magazines/publications. Contacting voluntary organisations such as St Johns Ambulance. Consulting organisational policies and procedures.
7. Stress and distress have many effects on an individual. There are some