health or social care work setting. There are a number of different legislations to follow relating to health and safety in health or social care setting‚ such as: The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 COSHH – The control of substances hazardous to health RIDDOR – Used to report incidents‚ accidents and injuries at work The above legislation is used to form the basis of Look Ahead’s Health and Safety Manual‚ which can be accessed using the intranet. Within the manual such
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1. Understand the current legislative framework and organisational health‚ safety and risk management policies‚ procedures and practices that are relevant to health‚ and social care or children and young people’s settings 1.1 Explain the legislative framework for health‚ safety and risk management in the work setting The basis of British health and safety law is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The Act sets out the general duties which employers have towards employees and members
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The principles of infection prevention and control Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections Outcome 1 1. The employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection differ between roles of whether you’re a health support worker‚ social worker and social care assistants‚ you all have roles and responsibilities you need to follow. You all need to be aware of and report change in the health conditions of the individual
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I would like to provide you with the following up to date legislation impacting on home-based childcare to ensure that your children are provided with the best possible care whilst with me. Sex Discrimination Act (1975) This Act states that all children are not discriminated against on the grounds of their sex and such discrimination is eliminated. It promotes equal opportunities between children no matter of their sex. Race Relation Act (1975) Amended 2000 This Act states that all children
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Health and Safety At Work Act – 1974 – In this sector this act ensures the safety and welfare of all its employees in any work activity by protecting others against risks to health and also safety of anyone who is affected by work activates e.g. pupils‚ visitors to educational sites‚ students and also parents. Although the Act emphasizes the responsibility of the employer on health and safety. Care workers must have awareness and understanding of their health and safety responsibilities in relation
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Health and Safety at Work Regulations 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
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FIRE What is fire? For a fire to occur‚ three elements need to be present; 1. Heat 2. Fuel 3. Oxygen The three elements are normally described as the triangle of fire and if the three elements come together‚ a potential fire will occur. Oxygen is generally always present; the other two elements vary depending on the environment. In a working environment fuel is present in four types of groups: Solid fuel Liquid fuel Electrical Gaseous Paper Alcohol gel Computers Propane Cardboard Oils Televisions
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infection Care Standards Act (2000) (England and Wales) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (2002) (COSHH) Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations (1995) The Health and Social Care Act (2008) – code of practice for health and adult social care on the prevention and control of infection Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1995) (RIDDOR) 2. 2 describe local and organisational policies and relevant to the prevention and control of infection.
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Lighting- Bulbs in working order‚ are the bulbs light enough especially on stairs‚ emergency lighting working in case of power cut etc. Also ventilation‚ stairs‚ windows‚ water and temperatures‚ kitchen and outside environment should all be assessed. RIDDOR- Policies and procedures state that employers must keep a record or any reportable injuries‚ diseases or accident. The recording of this information should
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John O’Brien PTLLS Level 4 Section 1: Theory assessment 1 As a trainer‚ teacher and assessor my roles are many and varied. As part of my day to day work I may not only deliver lessons but also carry out theory assessments‚ practical assessments and sometimes interviews. I may have to motivate and liaise as well as guide and assess. I will have to keep records and be a subject specialist as well as liaise internally and impart information and advice sometimes on a personal level.
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