Unit 15 Understand Health and Safety in Social Care Settings 8 Understand how to promote environmental safety procedures in the social care setting 8.4 Explain the importance of having an emergency plan in place to deal with unforeseen incidents Having an emergency plan in place‚ helps people to deal with things in an emergency. It lays out what should be done and how things should be handled. The idea behind an emergency plan is to meet specific needs. In the event of a fire or gas leak‚ it lays
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HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES ASSIGNMENT Index 1. GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES: 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 DEFINITION 1.3 NEED FOR SAFETY MEASURES 1.4 PROCEDURES 1.5 HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES DEFINED BY THE WORK ACT 1974 1.6 WORKPLACE (HEALTH‚SAFETY AND WELFARE) REGULATIONS 1992 2. LARSEN AND TOUBRO COMPANY : 2.1 HISTORY 2.2 THE JOURNEY 2.3 EXPANDING HORIZONS 2.4 OVERVIEW 2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES OF L&T 2.5.1 EHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 2.6 PRECAUTIONS
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1. HOW MIGHT YOUR OWN VALUES IN RELATION TO HEALTH AND HYGEINE DIFFER FROM YOUR CLIENT’S AND HOW WOULD YOU DEAL WITH THIS? I will make the individual understand what their choices are and what might be the outcome. If they prefer something in their own way ‚i will have to deal with it and provide them the best. 2. WHAT CONFLITS MIGHT ARISE BETWEEN YOUR CLIENT CHOICE AND GOOD HYGEINE PRACTICES? The clients might not be willing to practice their personal hygiene because they might not be in
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Explain potential hazards and harm that they may arise from each in a health and social care setting (P1) There are lots of hazards that may occur in health and social care settings‚ these hazards pose risks of harm that effect specific service user groups. The essay is based on a private residential care home for the elderly with dementia‚ these people have mobility issues and other health issues associated with old age‚ e.g. high blood pressure and diabetes. There are 20 residents with 8 permanent
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INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE (2011 specification) UNIT IGC3 – THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICAITON Candidate report template Student number _______________________________ Location ______________________________________ Date of review / / Introduction including overview of area inspected and activities taking place This report follows an inspection of the worksites of an oil and gas company based in XXX in order to meet the requirements of the NEBOSH IGC 3 practical application
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Health and Safety Act 1974 The health and safety act provide security for the health‚ safety and well-being of individuals at work‚ this protect them against risks to health or safety in connection with the activities of individuals at work‚ this is for controlling and preventing illegal possession or use of dangerous substances also to make more provision with respect to the employment medical advisor. This act also provides a safe working environment. The health safety act has influenced health
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relating to health and safety in a health or social care work setting; • Health and Safety at Work Act (HASWA) 1974 - ensures the health and safety of everyone who may be affected by work activities. • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) 1999 - requires employers and managers to carry out risk assessments to eliminate or minimise risks to health and safety. • Workplace‚ (Health‚ Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 - minimises the risks to health and safety associated with
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Mu2.4 3.1 Non- medical incidents and emergencies that may occur in the work setting are – * Stranger in the building * Abuse * Frozen taps * No heating * Building collapse * Missing child * Parent could become violent * Snow * Flood 3.2 Actions to take in the following situations are – Fire: * Know how to safely evacuate everyone * Know where extinguishers are kept and how to use them‚ know where all fire exits are * Check for obstructions on
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Food safety A major Health Issue What is Food Safety? Food Safety is all conditions and actions necessary to ensure the safety of food at all stages. This refers to the conditions and practices to prevent contamination and food-borne illnesses. (FDA) Food safety is an essential health function. Food can be contaminated and judged unsafe in many ways. Contamination can occur during the packaging process‚ by inadequate cooking or storage. Also‚ different food products may already have different
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1.1 Health and Safety at work Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999 Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulation 1981 include amendment on 2009 The Electricity at Work regulations 1989 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 Communicable diseases and infection control Working Time Regulations 1998 Care Standard Act 2000 Control of exposure to Hazardous to Health 1999 Food Safety Act 1990
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