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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. Personal protective clothing Your setting will provide the personal protective clothing and equipment you need to protect yourself and others from the risk of infection and to prevent infection spreading. Personal protective clothing include: Disposable non-powdered vinyl or latex-free CE –market gloves Disposable plastic aprons Goggles for use if there is a risk of splashing to the face How to use personal protective clothing
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implement health and safety in health and social care Unit 4222-306 Workbook Candidate Signature Number Date Assessor Signature Number Date Outcome 1 - Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others‚ relating to health and safety *Remember to refer to relevant legislation‚ codes of practice‚ local policies‚ procedures
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1.2 Explain why reflecting on work activities is an important way to develop own knowledge and skills. Reflection on your own practice is important because it allows you to assess what you are doing well‚ identify areas where you might like or maybe need more training or guidance in to ensure you are performing to the best you can‚ and are meeting all standards and expectations within the care settings policies and procedures. It helps you think about what you are doing in the setting and to
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As a teaching assistant it is really important to follow health and safety procedures at all times. Our responsibilities in terms of health and safety hold a very important role as we are always direct in contact with the classrooms and playgrounds therefore we should always ensure that there are no hazards left being unattended and unreported. Our role includes routine walk around checks where we ensure items are stored safely in cupboards after using them and the floor is kept clear at all times
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knowledge and understanding of health and safety in social care settings. You will use case studies to show your awareness of the legislative framework‚ identify hazards and assess levels of risk. You will demonstrate your awareness of the use of care or support plans and risk assessment in social care. You will investigate topical issues‚ examine incidents and make assessments of the appropriateness of the actions taken and you will prepare materials to enhance the safety awareness of others. Learners
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one // Session 2 All about…health and safety Read all about it! The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is the main piece of legislation concerning health and safety for employers‚ employees and contractors in the UK. Employers have a legal duty under this Act to ensure‚ so far as is reasonably practicable‚ the health‚ safety and welfare at work of the people for whom they are responsible and the people who may be affected by the work they do. The legislation states that risks should be
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1.1 list legislation relating to general health and safety in a social care setting. * Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 * Health And Safety of Work Act 1974 * Manual Handling Operations Regulation 1992 * Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulation 2002 (COSH) * The Management of Health & Safety Work Regulations * Personal Protective equipment regulations * fire Precautions Act 1971 1.2 describe the main points
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million people‚ will be without health care insurance because coverage will be too expensive (CQ Health beat News‚ 2005). The United States spends more money on health care than other industrialized nations but is the only one that doesn’t ensure health care coverage for all citizens. Every year‚ approximately 18‚000 unnecessary deaths occur because of health insurance lacking in the United States‚ (Institute of Medicine [IOM]‚ 2002). Proponents of universal health care coverage say this problem
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Contribute to health and safety in health and social care Level: 2 Credit value: 4 UAN: R/601/8922 Unit aim This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to carry out their work safely. 1Understand own responsibilities‚ and the responsibilities of others‚ relating to health and safety in the work setting 1.1 identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting Health and
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