that is risky to one?s health and even life is not a place anyone would really want to spend one third of their lives in. Of course there is such a thing as occupational hazard‚ but unnecessary risks whether included in occupational hazards or not‚ should still be addressed by company workplace health programs. Programs implemented for these are not a waste of money as most of the time the investment can be recouped after a few years. A basic practice of workplace health programs is making sure
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this assignment is to carry out a health needs assessment in my practice area‚ which will include a profile of the community with the intention to identify the main health needs. For the purpose of this assignment the borough B will be used as the authors borough of practice with the health visiting service and ward x as the authors practice area. The project will gather and analyse data to identify all the health needs of the area‚ then focus on one key health need. The rationale for using it will
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Standard 8 - Understanding health and safety in adult social care settings Standard purpose and aims This standard is aimed at those who are interested in‚ or new to‚ working in a social care setting. It introduces knowledge and understanding of areas of health and safety required to work in a social care setting. Main area Roles and responsibilities relating to health and safety in the work setting/situation Outcome: 1.1 Be aware of key legislation relating to health and safety in your work setting/situation
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All feedback will be recorded on learner record. Level 3 Health and safety Support children and young people’s health and safety CYP Core 3.4 Promote the welfare and well being in the early years EYMP 3 Task 1 1. Question: Add the legislation chart that you completed in class CYP 3.4 AC 1.3‚ 1.4‚ EYMP 3 AC 1.1‚ 1.2 See attached – Pages 10 & 15 2. Question: Explain why it is important to take a balanced approach to risk management CYP 3.4 AC 3.1 Children and young people need a
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Moving and handling in health and social care These pages are for employers and employees in the health and social care sectors involved in moving and handling‚ particularly those who assess moving and handling needs and carry out handling activities. Moving and handling is a key part of the working day for most employees; from moving equipment‚ laundry‚ catering‚ supplies or waste to assisting residents in moving. Poor moving and handling practice can lead to: back pain and musculoskeletal
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Unit 1 assignment Understanding employment rights 1. The information that should be shown on your pay slip is: Your wages before deductions (gross wages) Either a total amount or an itemized breakdown of any fixed deductions. Any variable deductions broken down (tax) Your wages after deductions (net wages) National insurance amount Pay rate Additional payments (overtime) Tax codes National insurance number Employees name Employers name 2. If any of your personal information changes
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| | 7) | Whistleblowing – if I believe that the company is involved in any form of wrongdoing such as committing a criminal offence‚ endangering the health and safety of an individual or concealing any information regarding the above‚ I should report my concerns to the director of Sunbeams Day Nursery‚ who will treat the matter with confidence. If I do not want to take the matter to the director‚ I could
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QCF 641 Conforming to General Health‚ Safety and Welfare in the Workplace LO1 AC1 4 Q - State why and when health and safety control equipment‚ identified by the principles of protection‚ should be used relating to types‚ purpose and limitations of each type‚ the work situation‚ occupational use and the general work environment‚ in relation to: A It is better to put a soundproof enclosure around a noisy machine than to expect everyone who might be exposed to the machine’s noise to
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Health and Safety Executive Health and safety regulation... ... a short guide Health and safety regulation .... .... a short guide Why this guide? The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) conducted a review of health and safety regulation in 1994. It found that people were confused about the differences between: ❋ ❋ ❋ guidance; Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs); and regulations and how they relate to each other. This document aims to explain how each fits in. It is for employers and self
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IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Standards & Guidelines for Resolution & Learning 1 April 2009 SUMMARY Complaints in Health and Social Care: Standards and Guidelines for Resolution and Learning replaces the existing HPSS Complaints Procedure 1996 and provides a streamlined process that applies equally to all health and social care (HSC) organisations. As such it provides a simple‚ consistent approach for staff who handle complaints and for people raising complaints across all health and social
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