Minimum Standards – for example National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for Older People * Internal policies and procedures‚ * Legislation (Health and Safety at Work Act – including COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations which apply to use‚ storage‚ dispose such substances‚ RIDDOR – Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations – require to report any work related
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Health and safety CYP 3.4 1) Describe three factors to consider when planning indoor and outdoor environments and services (1.1)? Indoor * every morning-should be rooms checked and inspected visually- windows‚ doors‚ taps‚ toilet flushes- if they work properly‚ emergency exits must be clear and easy to open from inside‚ electrical sockets covered‚ room temperature checked‚ heaters covered‚ all chemicals out of the reach of children. * all play equipment and toys- checked for
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monitored and assessed Education Act 1981‚1998‚ 1993‚ 1997 These set out the recognition of parents rights and special educational needs‚ national curriculum‚ the right to child assessment‚ and children’s needs and much more. Public Health Act 1984 + RIDDOR 1995 Both these acts refer to the control of infectious diseases and certain accidents and injuries must also be reported by law Food safety regulations 1995 Basic hygiene requirements although not currently law is good practice to have a certificate
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(079.1.1) INFORMATION SHEET What is the current Legislation for home based care‚ and what are the roles of the regulatory bodies? There are a number of laws relating to children and young people both here in Wales and in England. Here is an overview of the current legislation which effects home based care as well as some additional information about the regulatory bodies that enforce these legislations. The Children Act - (2004) - Arguably the most important act relating to children
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Unit 009 Contribute to Children and Young People’s Health and Safety Outcome 1 Know the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting 1. Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting. All businesses are required to comply with health and safety laws. All businesses with 5 or more employees must have a written health and safety policy. Those with fewer than 5 employees do not need a written policy but general health and safety
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CYP CORE 3.4 CRITERIA 1.1 When planning a activity you must take in to account the factors of children. There are 8 main factors to take into account. 1. The individual needs of the children and the age and ability of the children- when planning a activity you must think about this as children of a young age cannot do the same as a older child so more consideration has to be given. Make sure the children are under supervision at all times. When indoors planning is needed then think about the
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TDA 2.8 Support children and young people’s health and safety Task (links to Learning outcomes 1 and 3‚ assessment criteria 1.1‚ 1.2‚ 1.3‚ 1.4 and 3.1) Describe how current health and safety legislation‚ policies and procedures are implemented in the setting Name of legislation Brief description of what this legislation is about What are the procedures for this in your setting? HESAW 1974 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 This is a legislations that provides health and
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Produce a report which Reviews the need for measures to be taken to ensure personal safety and that of others when attending an emergency incident scenario‚ with reference to relevant health and safety legislation. Conclude your report by evaluating the impact of health and safety measures on services responding to an emergency incident scenario with reference to relevant health and safety legislation. Some incidents have a greater threat to the public but also the environment more than others so
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workplace this involves working safely to protect myself‚ other staff‚ visitors and individuals from infections. Some of the legislation and regulations that relate to the control and prevention of infection include the Health and Safety at Work Act‚ COSHH and RIDDOR. It is important as employees that we are aware of these so that we can work safely. 1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of Infection. Employers should make the workplace a safe environment
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There are a large number of legislations in place to govern the health safety and risk management in a school environment‚ below I have listed and explained how it is adhered to at Ashcroft Academy; |Health & Safety at work Act 1974 HSWA |This act ensures the health‚ safety and well being of all employees in a work place setting. It | | |also covers any person(s) who utilises the facilities‚ i.e. students‚ parents
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