17/06/2013 1:1 Summarise key aspects of legislation‚ regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own area of responsibility:- The key aspects of current legislation and codes of practices within my area of responsibility would be the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSAWA) which allows further regulations to be enabled the key one of which would be the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation (MHASAWR). Both these pieces of legislation have accepted codes or practices (ACOPS)
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at least eight hours a day in the workplace‚ whether it is on a plantation‚ in an office‚ factory‚ etc. Therefore‚ work environments should be safe and healthy. Yet this is not the case for many workers. Every day workers all over the world are faced with a multitude of health hazards‚ such as: • Dusts • Gases • Noise • Vibration • Extreme temperatures Unfortunately some employers assume little responsibility for the protection of workers’ health and safety. In fact‚ some employers do not even
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration: The Enforcer They Are The role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today is that of an enforcer. OSHA is the enforcer of the OSHA act of 1970 which came about through social regulation. They uphold the laws and regulations provided in this act‚ and come down hard on those who violate these rules. Often‚ it is seen that OSHA is electing to have more enforcement‚ which turns into bigger fines on the companies. OSHA is said to
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Welfare Welfare is a charity to the people‚ organized by the government. There are many issues that are associated with the welfare program. Is society ultimately responsible for the well-being of the poor? If so‚ how do we help those people that are less fortunate? At what cost are we required help them? Are they to be held in any way responsible for themselves? How do we control and reform the way people spend their welfare support? Differentiating between who receives welfare and who
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re Welfare Welfare is helping the lower standards of community‚ like those at or under minimum wage. It was originally meant to be temporary help for those who were out of work‚ or not quite making enough to substance them and their families. The meaning and use have gone through extensive changes from when it was first created. There is a need for comprehensive welfare reform‚ in order for the welfare programs to continue to work. Medical Assistance (Medicare)‚ Food Assistance (Food Stamps) and
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absence and sick pay. Data protection for personal information. Health and safety. Criminal records Bureau (CRB) checks when starting work within a healthcare setting. 1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation. The main features are as followed‚ minimum wage‚ hours worked‚ Discrimination‚ health and safety‚ holiday entitlements‚ redundancy and dismissal‚ disciplinary procedures‚ training and union rights. Health and safety laws cover the work conditions‚ and minimum wage
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Identify the main stages of the decision making process in the purchase of a two bedroom apartment. Identify the factors that may influence your decision. The Buyer Decision Making Processes are undertaken by consumers in regard to a potential market transaction before‚ during and after the purchase of a product or service. Research suggests that customers go through a five-stage decision-making process in any purchase. Need Recognition and Problem Awareness Information Search Evaluation
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the legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding children‚ including e-safety. e-safety is when you teach children and young people about the dangers of using the internet. Just the same as you teach them road safety it is important to teach them about the dangers of the internet when using computers‚ games consoles etc. Identify the current legislation‚ guidelines‚ policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people including e-safety.
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potentially toxic coating that is used in galvanized metal is A) zinc 5. To make sure your respirator provides proper protection‚ you must B) perform both positive and negative fit checks each time you wear it. 6. A confined space is one that D) is large enough that an employee can bodily enter and perform tasks. 7. A space with an oxygen level below A) 19.5 percent is considered oxygen deficient. 8. A good area safety practice is D) writing HOT on hot metal before leaving it unattended. 9. A hot work
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Legislation exercise DATA Protection Act 1998 What is your responsibility under the above act as a care worker in relation to; Recording information – As a support practitioner all writing and recording must be written accurately‚ factually and must be relevant. All information and entries are to be dated and signed . All information and paperwork must be legible and there is to be no use of abbreviations or jargon. Storing information- It is the responsibility of every employee
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