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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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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FMLA/OSHA University of Phoenix Employment Law MGT/434 Lamija Basic February 1‚ 2010 The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) are laws that allow protection of employees. The arguments from both sides (Employee and Employer) about these two laws are important and carry a huge impact to both parties. The two laws offer a great deal of protection for the employee but have a large finical impact to the employer. FMLA and OSHA was enacted to aid
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General Health and Safety Ontario workers experience about 200‚000 injuries p/year 100‚000 roughly are strains and sprains Strains/sprains are known as Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) Inspections are to identify hazards Hazardous agents are: Chemical‚ biological and physical Hazard pathway Source of hazard path to worker affect worker Example: Chemical use in unventilated room vapors in air toxic to worker Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) “Right to know” Global Harmonized
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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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occupational hazards can be achieved by the following order of priority : 1. Elimination 2. Engineering Control 3. Administrative Control 4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ELIMINATION The presence of hazards that can cause physical and health effect to workers can be eliminated by : Substituting hazardous tool Machinery Chemical substances and the process that are less hazardous ENGINEERING CONTROL If elimination is not possible the hazard should be guarded or isolated
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Job Stress – A Health and Safety Issue Job stress can pose a significant threat to the health and safety of corporations’ employees and can consequently affect the health of an entire organization. If the symptoms are properly recognized by Human Resource (HR) personal‚ the devastating affects that job stress and its’ associated costs have on an organization can be minimized. This paper will look at what are some of the causes of job stress‚ the resulting symptoms‚ the consequences to employers
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CN3135 Process Safety Health and Environment Summary Notes References based on Chemical Process Safety: Fundamentals with Applications (International Edition) 3rd Edition. Daniel A. Crowl‚ Joseph F. Louvar Tables and Figures are retrieved from the 2nd Edition Chapter 1: Introduction Safety or loss prevention: identification and elimination of hazards before accident occur Hazard: chemical or physical condition that has potential to cause damage to people‚ property and environment. Risk: measure of
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checks for potential hazards • Supervision • Working as a team • Hygiene • Make sure children’s needs are met D2- List two physical and two health needs of children from birth to 5 years Physical needs: • Food and drink • Sleep and rest Health needs: • Appropriate clothing • Hygiene and safety D3- Describe two ways the individual needs of babies and two ways the individual needs of young children can be met Baby’s needs are being met by being looked
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Unit 50118195.CU1531- Engage in personal development in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings. 1.1 Describe the duties and responsibilities of own work role. I work with clients with Autism and/or a learning disability‚ within a supported housing setting. My current job role is as a ‘care assistant’. I am responsible for providing support to the service user’s‚ which includes: personal care‚ assisting with meal preparation‚ assisting with medication‚ organising service
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