Qualification Unit Number and Title Pearson BTEC Level 4 HND Diploma In Health and Social Care Student Name Unit 3: Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace Assessor name: Christine Pratt Date of Issue Completion date 27/01/2014 18/04/2014 Student No. Submitted on Assignment title Learning Outcome Learning outcome Assessment criteria LO1 Understand 1.1 how health and safety legislation is implemented in the health and social care workplace 1.2 1.3 In this assessment you will
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Certificate TOPICS OF (CONTROLLING WORKPLACE HAZARDS) Safety Signs Personal Protective Equipment Manual Handling Mechanical Handling & Transport Safety Work Equipment Maintenance Electrical Safety Fire Chemical Hazards Occupational Ventilation Health Hazards Ergonomics Noise Radiation Construction‚ Demolition‚ & Excavation Working Above Ground Level Waste The Key Consultancy Ltd 2005: All Rights reserved 71 NEBOSH National General Certificate SAFETY SIGNS Exercise1 State the shape and colors
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Overview This standard identifies the requirements when you work with individuals to help them maintain their mobility. This includes preparing for activities to maintain mobility and supporting individuals during these activities. It also includes monitoring the activities and individuals’ mobility over time. Performance criteria You must be able to: You must be able to: You must be able to: Prepare for activities to maintain the individual’s mobility P1 support
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TDA 2.8 1. Describe how current health and safety legislation‚ policies and procedures and implemented in the setting. ‘Your health‚ safety and welfare are protected by law.’ Everyone working with children and young people must be aware of their legal obligation in relation to keep children safe and healthy. (Source: Health & Safety Executive‚ 1999) Health and safety legislation at work Act 1974: Setting with five or more employees must have a written safety policy which must include specific
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In this Unit I will explain potential hazards and the harm that it can cause. A hazard is any source of potential damage‚ harm or adverse health effects on something or someone under certain conditions at work. Basically‚ a hazard can cause harm or adverse effects (to individuals as health effects or to organizations as property or equipment losses). Sometimes a hazard is referred to as being the actual harm or the health effect it caused rather than the hazard. Hazards include: * Slippery floors
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M1 - Discuss how policies and procedures help children‚ young people and their families whilst the child is being looked after- identify and explain pros and cons If you wish to meet M1 you must also discuss: • The role of policies and procedures in helping the children and their family whilst the children are being looked after 1. Policies and procedures help to provide good quality provision 2. They make it clear to staff and parents what type of care will be provided – the principles
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Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) • Sets out duties that employers have to employees and what duties employees have to themselves and others. • Steps employers must take; - Carry out assessments of H & S risks - Make arrangements for any risks found in assessment to be mended. - Keep a record of assessments & adjustments made as a result. - Draw up a H & S Policy and drawing the employees attention to it. - Appointing competent people to carry out H & S adjustments. - Provide clear emergency procedures
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UNIT 3 – HEALTH‚ SAFETY AND SECURITY TASK 2 – P2‚ M1 BY SOPHIE PRIOR P2) Outline how legislation‚ policies and procedures relating to health‚ safety and security influence health and social care settings • Legislation in a law or a group of laws in which ensures any actions and practices are carried out. • A regulation or regulations is a principle rule law (legal rules) which have to be applied in care settings that supplement the HASAWA‚ regulations are also designed to control behavior. •
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WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PURPOSE This paper is intended to provide an organized approach for managing Workplace Health and Safety through the development of a management system compliant with the Australian Standard AS4801. In addition to this paper the explanation of relationship between BHP Billiton Limited for the provision of safety related services via a Corporate Service Agreement and specifies responsibilities and accountabilities for the parties. SCOPE The objective
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1.3 Identify sources of current guidance from planning healthy and safe environments and services. 1.4 Explain how current health and safety legislation‚ policies and procedures are implemented in own work setting or service. Legislation/policy | Summary | Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 | This act sets regulations and guidelines for all aspects of health and safety within the work place. The act is split into four parts‚ part one being the biggest and most in-depth...Part I - Health‚ Safety
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