up to date with legislation relating to my current role. Key legislation fall under the European “6 pack” which includes:- • Health and Safety at work act 1974 • Control of substances harmful to health (COSHH) Regulations (2002) • Manual Handling operations regulations (1992) • (RIDDOR) Reporting of injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1995) There are many more legislations that I have to be aware of while teaching. It is important that I keep up to date with these legislations
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the health and safety executive and local regulatory bodies. At Custom Care we have many policies and procedures that fall under the umbrella of Health and Safety these included- Company Health and safety Policy Accidents and incidents Chemicals (COSHH) Company Premises Display Screen COP (DSE) Policy on Eye Tests for DSE users Emergencies Food Hygiene Health and Surveillance Monitoring Infection control Policy Lone Working Moving and Handling PPE Pregnant Workers Service Users
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M2&D1 I identified many hazards when doing the risk assessment but these are the ones I choose to asses. Wet floor in the canteen. Chairs not in the right place. Tables and cutlery not clean. Food poisoning. Heated utensils and Appliances. Heavy doors. Wet floor in the canteen is a hazard because if somebody slips on the water that has be spilt they could seriously injure themselves they could end up with a broken back or leg this is why it is important for staff to look out for this hazards
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legislation is made up of COSHH‚RIDDOR‚The manual handling operations regulations‚ the health and safety first aid regulations and management of health and safety at work regulations‚ I will identify and write a brief description on how these legislations relate to my job role and work environment. *Reporting any incidents or occurrences puts a duty on an employer o report serious workplace accidents ‚occupational diseases and any near misses* this comes under RIDDOR‚ reporting of injuries‚diseases
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Legislation refers to a law or body of laws that are put into practice by suitable superior representatives such as parliament. Having legislation in place can help keep people safe and will help to avoid expensive court costs if for any reason people sue. Codes of practice differ in industry. We have codes of practice to ensure that all sectors of the industry abide by a set of rules to ensure that they run a fair and equal company. As a beauty teacher/trainer‚ the key aspects of current legislation
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It recognise the rights of parents regarding their children’s education and set a time frame on the legal process for identifying and assessing a child’s needs as set out in the Code of Practice. Public Health (Control of Disease) Act (1984)‚ RIDDOR (1995) and Health Protection Agency Act (2004) All these legislations are focused on protecting people’s health‚ covering notification and exclusion periods for certain infectious diseases and reporting of certain accidents and incidents. Food
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CYPOP5 – Task One Michelle Richards 14/08/12 The parents of Anjum a little girl who is new to your setting moved to England only 3 months ago. Yours is the first setting that they have used for 18 month old Anjum. They have very little understanding of the legislation covering home based childcare or the role of the regulatory body. Consider 4 pieces of legislation that are important
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Area of Knowledge 1 The health & Safety Laws that apply to my working environment are: Health & Safety at work Act 1974 COSHH 2002 RIDDOR (reporting of injuries‚ diseases and dangerous occurrences) If a hazardous substance such as bleach is not used appropriately and stored correctly it could become a risk to a YP if used inappropriately. This would come under COSHH Not reporting a serious injury a YP or member of staff sustains is breaking the law and regulations. An investigation would
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Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 This regulation is in place for employers‚ self-employers and those in control of premises to report specified workplace incidents. Mine: to follow the regulation and 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
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safety act. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (known as COSHH) which ensures safe storage and usage of any substances that could harm other workers or service users. The Manual Handling Regulations of 1992‚ which sets out methods and requirements to be met when manually handling objects‚ as well as people. The Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 (known as RIDDOR) outlines what is required to be recorded and reported. Food safety act 1990
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