1 In my own work setting we have health and safety policy‚ child protection/safe guarding‚ fire safety‚first aid‚ security ‚confidentiality. In the regards of health and safety in my work setting I report any issues to Rachel Hancocks(manager) or Paul Hancocks(deputy manager). All staff have there own responsibilities to health and safety in the workplace as well. A risk assessment is the determination of the value of a risk in any working environment and a recognised hazard. In my work setting
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Date: 24/07/2013 M3.23 Health and Safety at Work 1.1-The two pieces of legislation that apply to my workplace are Health and Safety at Work‚ etc Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. The HASAW Act provides a guideline of rules to ensure the health and safety of all employees or anyone that may be affected by any work activity. The main requirement of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations is that employers must carry out risk assessments to eliminate
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on the health and safety legislation in relation to employee protection for accidents at work. Introduction Health and safety law at UK The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering work-related health and safety in the United Kingdom. It sets out employers responsibilities for employee’s health and safety at work. Employers and employees must comply with the duties set out in out which are as follows: Section 2 places a duty on employers for the health‚ safety
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under the framework of the “Work Health and Safety Act” (2011). This Act outlines how to protect and balance the health‚ safety and welfare of all workers at the resort or workplace. The WHS Act also provides protection for the community so that their health and safety is not placed at any risk by work undertakings. At this resort as an employer‚ our responsibility is to make a risk assessment and to put in place the measures that are necessary for the health and safety for all employees and others
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business and employment law‚ identify the key features relating to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and will then evaluate the Acts’ significance in protecting the rights and interests of the workforce. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) brought in a new approach to dealing with the risks to people at work. Prior to HSWA there were approximately 30 Acts and over 500 regulations dealing with health and safety in the work place. The situation was confusing and unfair in that it afforded
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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 reduced "so
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Young People’s Health and Safety 1. Know the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting 1.2 Identify the lines of responsibility and reporting for health and safety in the work setting. In my work setting the responsibility of ensuring that the health and safety is suitable is down to the manager mainly. Although all members of staff should always be aware and checking as well. If a member of staff does find something that is not complying to health and safety then said member
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environments and services. There are many factors to consider when planning a healthy and safe indoor or outdoor activity. Such as: How old is the child What abilities has the child‚ do they have any special needs The function and purpose of the service to the child The duty of care to the child The desire outcomes for the child Specific risks to individuals‚ such as pregnancy‚ sensory impairments Lines of responsibility and accountability It is important when an activity is planned
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Unit: M3.23 Managing health and safety at work 1.1 Two pieces of legislation relating to health‚ safety and welfare at work‚ are: Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 This states that assessments (risk assessments) are made (responsibility of the employer) and put in place to identify all potential hazards/risks and highlight what actions and preventative measures are put in place to minimise the risk of harm to employees while in the place of work as well as all persons
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Hazards And Risks in a nursery setting Unit 3 Assessment 1 P1 Introduction; Workers in childcare facilities educate and care for infants‚ toddlers and preschool age children. Childcare may not seem like a hazardous occupation‚ but every workplace has hazards and risks. Childcare workers should pay attention to their own safety while they nurture children. 1. Electrical Hazard; Staff and children can get electrical shocks or burns from using faulty electrical equipment. Over
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