HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SOCIAL CARE IT’S NOT JUST A JOBSWORTH We as a sector have to follow many rules and regulations. These are set out by the Government and even the company you will work for. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 covers many subjects‚ and as a sector we follow this‚ as this not only protects the employer and employee but also the people we provide care for. SHOCKING FAILURES – IT’S WHY WE NEED TO OBEY THE LAW There have been many reports in the press
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policy which needs to be followed and there is a organisational structure relating to staff that should be followed. This includes connections made between site manager‚ lettings‚ contractors‚ facilities management‚ water hygiene‚ risk assessments‚ COSHH‚ fire wardens and first aid. The school is required to carry out annual risk assessments and to determine which areas in the school are most hazardous‚ the likelihood and who is most at risk. Children and all staff should be vigilant and always report
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Health and safety legislation Health and safety legislation Level 3health and social care 9/27/2012 Level 3health and social care 9/27/2012 Rebecca Austin This document will explain nine parts of this legislation in detail. Also it will explain the duties of each individual in a work place. Rebecca Austin This document will explain nine parts of this legislation in detail. Also it will explain the duties of each individual in
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An introduction to health and safety Health and safety in small businesses What you should know about – where to get more information It’s your business but we can help you look after it! Getting hurt at work or becoming ill through work is not a pleasant subject to think about. The reality is that over 200 people a year lose their lives at work in Britain. In addition‚ around 150 000 non-fatal injuries are reported each year‚ and an estimated 2 million suffer from ill health caused
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Current legislation covering home-based childcare 1.1 The Children Act 1989 aimed to ensure that the welfare of the child is paramount‚ to work in partnership with parents to protect the child from harm. The Act was intended to strengthen the child’s legal position. To give them equal rights‚ consider their feelings and wishes and to ensure children were consulted and kept informed. Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice 2001 it focuses on preventative work to ensure that
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both the carer and the individual who is being cared for. Therefore regular training is mandatory to enable the carer to keep up to date with the regulations and the correct ways to use manual handling. Control of substance hazardous to health 2002 (COSHH) Within the care sector these regulations may apply to cleaning products and medication that could be dangerous if not correctly used. Care providers need to ensure that they are stored appropriately to ensure safety of the service user as well as
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and disabilities students may have by making learning inclusive for everybody. b) The responsibilities a teacher must fulfil to comply with professional codes of practice and national standards include: maintaining health and safety by adhering to COSHH and RIDDOR‚ completing attendance records‚ undertaking a DBS check and knowing the fire evacuation procedures. I teach animal management‚ my field of work is bound to the professional body Defra. It is my responsibility to adhere to the Animal Welfare
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governs the use of medication in social care settings. The Medicines Act 1968‚ the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and later amendments)‚ the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (and later amendments)‚ the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)‚ COSHH‚ the Mental Capacity Act (2005) the Access to health records Act (1990)‚ the Data Protection Act (1998) plus equality legislation. 1.2. Outline the legal classification system for medication. The classification of medicines are all related to
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reflect my observations as well as pictures‚ diagrams and charts. Task 1:1 Legislation such as; Health & Safety at Works Act 1974‚ Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981‚ Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1999‚ RIDDOR 1995‚ COSHH 2002‚ Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992‚ Food Safety Act 1990‚ Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995‚ Workplace (Health‚ Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992‚ Health and Social Care Act 2008‚ Care Standards Act 2000‚ Mental
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ACCIDENT‚ ILLNESS and EMERGENCY POLICY Policy Statement: The safety of children in my care is paramount and it is my policy to take necessary steps to keep children safe when they are in my care. I will promote good health‚ will prevent accidents and take steps to prevent the spread of illness and infection. I have a responsibility to all children in my care to ensure that a safe and healthy environment is provided at all times. I hold contact details of parents (or another appropriate person
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