The British health and safety at work act 1974‚ was enforced to ensure that general duties in the work place were conducted safely and correctly from employers towards employees and members of the public‚ and the duties that employees have to themselves and to each other. These duties are qualified in the act by the principle of so far as is reasonably practicable ’. Therefore an employer does not have to take measures to avoid or reduce the risk if they are technically impossible or if the time
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The Importance of Accountability Accountability is important in any organization‚ in health care patients live can be at stake. “Accountability is defined as “being answerable to audiences for performing up to certain prescribed standards‚ thereby fulfilling obligations‚ duties‚ expectations‚ and other charges”. Employees on all levels need to be kept on a certain standard so accountability will be measured by performance assessments‚ this can be done weekly‚ biweekly‚ monthly and yearly. Check
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K22 how and when you should seek support in situations beyond your experience and expertise Theory for practice K23 the factors that may affect the health‚ wellbeing and development of individuals you care for or support K24 how these affect individuals and how they may affect different individuals differently K25 the main stages of human development Communication K26 factors that can have a positive
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Duties and responsibilities of a safety officer: The Safety Officer shall routinely observe operations at training sessions and at the scene of emergency incidents to ensure that safety regulations are being followed. When necessary‚ the Safety Officer shall recommend corrective actions after the incident to the Fire Chief or his/her designated representative. Where activities are judged by the Safety Officer to be unsafe and to involve an imminent hazard‚ the Safety Officer shall have the authority
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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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Support the Health and Safety of Yourself and Individuals • Ensure your own Actions support the Care‚ Protection and Well-being of Individuals Introduction The importance of the health and safety of yourself and individuals in the process of dispensing care cannot be overemphasized. It forms the basis of care provision by creating awareness of potential hazards‚ how best to prevent or manage these hazards in administering care. The objective of every care rendered should be to maintain
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they apply to OSH program management. In your discussion‚ provide examples of how your current organization implements these concepts. Is it effective? How can you tell? What recommendations do you have for improvement? Total Environmental Health and Safety Management There is a tremendous amount of difference between authority‚ responsibility‚ and accountability as they apply to the OSH program management. As read in the textbook by Manuele (2008 p. 86) and under the section 3.1.3‚ Responsibility
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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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personal health and safety. Through an examination of paramedic protocols in relation to national Department of Transportation policy and professional practices it is evident that many current policies address the issues of on the job duties for paramedics and how they can avoid health and safety risks through careful awareness and following safety protocols. An examination of health and safety issues must look at the three areas of paramedic safety that affects them the most‚ their health risks‚
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