HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SOCIAL CARE IT’S NOT JUST A JOBSWORTH We as a sector have to follow many rules and regulations. These are set out by the Government and even the company you will work for. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 covers many subjects‚ and as a sector we follow this‚ as this not only protects the employer and employee but also the people we provide care for. SHOCKING FAILURES – IT’S WHY WE NEED TO OBEY THE LAW There have been many reports in the press
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Equality and Inclusion in health‚ social care or children and young people’s settings What is meant by Equality‚ Inclusion and Diversity? Equality: Equality of opportunity‚ giving each person opportunities which are equal to others in society regardless of race‚ gender or disability. Inclusion: A process of identifying‚ understanding and breaking down barriers to participation and belonging. Diversity: A wide range of characteristics and backgrounds‚ including social and cultural backgrounds
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Outdoor environment | Age and ability of the children | * Age appropriate chairs and height of table. For example in year 3 the chairs and height of table are different of that to a year 6 classroom. * SEN are given the correct equipment to aid them | * Age-appropriate equipment for example soft ball for foundation stage playground and normal football for the KS3 children * Foundation stage children have separate play grounds. * Check safety requirements and whether it is developmentally
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Work Placement Portfolio On Health And Safety. This is a summary of how my placement at field house‚ meets health and safety to make sure that the working environment if safe for staff and residents also visitors. Food Safety Act‚ This act ensures that nothing extra is included in food‚ or remove anything from food or treat food in any way this could damaged to the health of people eating. It should be served to the quality which consumers would expect their food to be‚ that all food is labelled
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responsibilities of others‚ relating to health and safety in the work setting 1. Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting. Legislations/codes of practice relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting are: The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; Riddor 1995‚ COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health); Manual Handling operations regulations 1992; Health And Safety (First aid regulations 1981); Fire
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Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health‚ Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings Workbook for Employment Rights and Responsibilities The Workbook Purpose – The purpose of the workbook is to support you the learner in gathering and recording evidence towards your LAO Level 2 Award in Employment Rights and Responsibilities in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings. Content – This workbook covers important
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Assignment 306 Understand health and safety in social care settings Task A Presentation You have been asked to contribute to an induction day for new staff. You are to prepare a presentation about Health and Safety. It must include the following: Ai A list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting. Task A A1. • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 • Medicines Act 1968 • Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 • Hazardous Wastes Regulations 2005 • Personal Protective Equipment
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Environmental Health & Safety EHS Risk Management Assignment 2 Assessment Due Date: 15th April 2011 Student No: A00169067 Student Name: Loretta Kirrane Lecturer: Dr Sean Reidy Question 1 In compliance to the SHWW Act 2005‚ it is the duty of the employer (section 8) to prepare a risk assessment as required by section 19 of the Act. It states that every employer must identify the hazards at the workplace‚ assess the risks from those hazards‚ and have a written risk assessment of
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education and care services there are numerous policies and procedures relating to health and safety that the services must have in place. The approved provider of these services must ensure that these policies are being met; otherwise there is a $1000 penalty. The compulsory policies and procedures relating to health care and safety include; 168 (a) health and safety‚ including matters relating to— (i) Nutrition‚ food and beverages‚ dietary requirements: Children within childcare settings must always
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employment responsibilities and rights in health‚ social care or children and young people’s settings 1.1 - List the aspects of employment covered by law. Disability Discrimination Act Sex discrimination Health & Safety Right to work Minimum wage Equal employment opportunity Harassment Time off work Notice of dismissal Holiday & Holiday pay 1.2 - List the main features of current employment legislation. Disability Discrimination Act Health & Safety Other relevant equalities legislation
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