Occupational Safety and Health and Social Care Settings
Understand health and safety in social care settings
Performance Criteria
1. Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings
1.1. Identify legistation relating to health and safety in social care setting
Current legislation and subsequent amendments may include:
· Health & Safety at Work Act 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. Your employer should display a copy of this Act on their main premises. The main purpose of the legislation is: • To secure the health, safety and welfare of people at work • To protect others from risks arising from the activities of people at work • To control the use and storage of dangerous substances • To control the emission into the atmosphere of noxious or offensive substances · The Management of Health & Safety Work Regulations The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 emphasize what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act. · Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) require employers to control substances that can harm workers ' health. · Manual Handling Operations Regulations sets out requirements for manual handling and moving and handling of people. · The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) sets out what needs to be reported. · Personal Protective equipment regulations
1.2. Explain how health and safety policies and procedures protect those in social care settings
These provide help, guidance, safety policies to follow inorder to protect social care settings and keep maintain safety.Your employer may have policies and
Performance Criteria
1. Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings
1.1. Identify legistation relating to health and safety in social care setting
Current legislation and subsequent amendments may include:
· Health & Safety at Work Act 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. Your employer should display a copy of this Act on their main premises. The main purpose of the legislation is: • To secure the health, safety and welfare of people at work • To protect others from risks arising from the activities of people at work • To control the use and storage of dangerous substances • To control the emission into the atmosphere of noxious or offensive substances · The Management of Health & Safety Work Regulations The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 emphasize what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act. · Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) require employers to control substances that can harm workers ' health. · Manual Handling Operations Regulations sets out requirements for manual handling and moving and handling of people. · The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) sets out what needs to be reported. · Personal Protective equipment regulations
1.2. Explain how health and safety policies and procedures protect those in social care settings
These provide help, guidance, safety policies to follow inorder to protect social care settings and keep maintain safety.Your employer may have policies and