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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Health Policy Analysis on Bill 5551 Hayley Carlson Saint Louis University I analyzed a bill called‚ “Heartbeat Informed Consent Act.” The legislation is to ensure that women who are seeking/contemplating an abortion receive an ultrasound and an opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving their informed consent to receive an abortion. Michele Bachmann introduced this bill. She introduced the bill because she felt that if a woman is able to see the presence of a heartbeat she might contemplate
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for example‚ in 1907 over 3‚200 people were killed in mining accidents. At this time legislation and public opinion all favored management. There were few protections for the worker’s safety. Today’s industrial employees are better off than their colleagues in the past. Their chances of being killed in an industrial accident are less than half of that of their predecessors of 60 years ago. According to National safety Council (NSC)‚ the current death rate from work-related injuries is approximately
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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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Company WHS Procedures Report Company Name‚ Description of what they do Snap Printing‚ a small chain printing and design business based only in Australia‚ mainly designs small business logos or advertisements but has a wide range of specialist in website and graphic design. Workplace procedures At Snap Printing‚ a number of procedures are used to train and maintain the safety of their staff. Considering the amount of hours spent operating a computer‚ an important factor of safety would be
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is usually a location outside one’s home or place of residence. Common private-sector workplaces in a town or city include factories‚ warehouses‚ stores‚ banks‚ restaurants‚ and hotels. Common public-sector workplaces include government offices‚ schools‚ and libraries. There are also non-profit workplaces such as hospitals and soup kitchens. In rural areas‚ a workplace may be a farm or a ranch. The term "workplace" is also used to describe the work environment in general especially as it relates
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Unit 208 Understanding Health and safety in social care. Outcome 1 Understanding the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings. 1.1 List legislation relating to general health and safety in a social care setting. Health & Safety at Work Act The Management of Health & Safety Work Regulations Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) Manual Handling Operations Regulations The Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous
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allowed to carry out certain tasks relating to Health and Safety. Here are a few examples: • Moving and handling • Administering medication • Emergency first aid • Giving injections • Peg feeding • Colostomy • Fighting fire If you are unsure about what you can and cannot do‚ you must discuss this with your supervisor / manager. Where and from whom additional support and information relating to Health and Safety can be accessed? • The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to ensure
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Name: Kelly Rogers Centre Number: 1201.000 Cache Pin: Cypop5 Understand how to set up a home based childcare setting Task 1 Produce an information sheet which outlines the following; Current legislation for home based childcare The role of the regulatory bodies As a registered childminder i am required to abide by certain legislations‚ these have been put into place in order to protect and ensure adequate care for all children. * Sex discrimination act (1975) – To ensure that no
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QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People’s Workforce Unit 030 Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People Title Unit 030 Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People Level 3 Credit Value 3 Learning outcome 1 – Understand how the Social‚ Economical and Cultural environments can impact on the outcomes and life chances of Children and Young People: 1.1 Describe the Social‚ Economic and Cultural factors that will impact on the lives
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