medication‚ etc. There are as well in use at my workplace The Medicines Act 1968‚ The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971)‚ The Misuse of Drugs Regulations (1973)‚ The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)‚ The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation (COSHH) (1999) and not least but very important Hazardous Waste Regulation (2005). All of them they are used in my workplace to create policies and guideline for all who work with elderly and how and carry on duty while dealing with medication and controlled
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affect your workplace are shown in the following diagram. The Health and Safety at Work Act covers the following regulations: Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended 2002) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 1.2 Describe the main points of health and safety policies and
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Safety at Work Act are: • 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. • The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (known as COSHH) require employers to control substances that can harm workers’ health. • 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
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assessment more carefully. They also help in cases of work related claims‚ and your insurance company will want to see your records to check if you have done everything possible to prevent/lower the accident. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH‚ 2002) This legislation is all about substances‚ which may include factors such as cleaning products. All sport centres are full of these things‚ and if not used carefully it could lead to some serious injuries. E.g. chlorine in swimming pools‚ if
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There are 9 different legislations and guidelines relating to the health and safety of children. Health and Safety at Work Act (HSAWA) 1974 but updated in 2002 has a purpose to provide a framework in which to keep everybody at work safe. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHWR) 2003 is to carry out risk assessments so managers can manage risks in the setting. Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992 updated in 2002 has a purpose to lower the risks in activities which involve
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report any specified workplace incidents to employer Employer: to report specified workplace incidents to care quality commission Others: to report if spotted or if being involved in a specific incident Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 To be safe as possible from the threat of harm through coming into contact with chemicals or other dangerous substances. Mine: to ensure potentially hazardous substances is minimized and adequately controlled in all cases. also to
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1999‚ Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992‚ Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981‚ Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)‚ Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) 2 Describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer Health and safety policies and procedures: agreed ways of working and approved codes of practice in health and social care settings relating to
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Title: State Support Provision for Children I have been asked to write a report explaining the historical development of the ECCE sector in Ireland Covering the current state provisions relating to children describing the legislation and regulations relevant to ECCE and how to use these in practise to maintain quality Findings: * Historical development of the ECCE sector in Ireland * Current ECCE provision by the state * Health and welfare * Equal Opportunity legislation
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in yellow bags to be collected by specialist waste contractors. Cleaning fluids Storage: chemicals should be kept in a safe place in line with manufacturers instructions. They should be in the original containers clearly labelled and according to COSHH risk assessment Use: when dealing with chemicals always wear PPE and follow manufactures instruction. Disposal: when disposing chemicals always follow what it says in the manufactures instructions. D iii) there are lots of common hazards when
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My role as a childminder involves ensuring that all current legislation is adhered to in line with the relevant governing bodies. This includes the following: As per the Children Act of 2004 "Every Child Matters" and I will ensure that whilst in my care you child is healthy‚ safe‚ enjoys them self whilst achieving goals‚ makes a positive contribution and achieves economic well-being. In addition to this the Children Act of 1989 acknowledges children’s rights in UK law and states "the needs of
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