Contribute to Health and Saftely in Health and Social Care
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1. Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting:
1.1 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 protection (Workplace) Regulations 1997; Food Safety Act 1990; Personal Protective Equipment and Management of Health and safety at work regulations 1999.
1.2 Describe the main points of the helth and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer:
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the main piece of legislation that covers work related health and safety in the workplace. The main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer are Minimum handling and lifting; Ensure handling and lifting is carried out correctly and safely; Making sure all materials/equipment that is needed to be used is handled, stored and used safely; To be aware of any potential hazards and risks and how to reduce to liability of any accidents occurring; To be responsible for your own welfare and the welfare of others you are looking after; To wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times;
1.3 Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of:
-Self:
The main responsibilities for myrself whilst at work in a health and social care setting are to not put myself or others at risk, to report any hazards or unsafe conditions, to co-operate with my employers, to not tamper with or misuse equipment provided, to attend training, be aware of and follow policies and procedures. Breaching any of these health and safety laws can lead to prosecution resulting in unlimited fines...
1.1 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 protection (Workplace) Regulations 1997; Food Safety Act 1990; Personal Protective Equipment and Management of Health and safety at work regulations 1999.
1.2 Describe the main points of the helth and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer:
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the main piece of legislation that covers work related health and safety in the workplace. The main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer are Minimum handling and lifting; Ensure handling and lifting is carried out correctly and safely; Making sure all materials/equipment that is needed to be used is handled, stored and used safely; To be aware of any potential hazards and risks and how to reduce to liability of any accidents occurring; To be responsible for your own welfare and the welfare of others you are looking after; To wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times;
1.3 Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of:
-Self:
The main responsibilities for myrself whilst at work in a health and social care setting are to not put myself or others at risk, to report any hazards or unsafe conditions, to co-operate with my employers, to not tamper with or misuse equipment provided, to attend training, be aware of and follow policies and procedures. Breaching any of these health and safety laws can lead to prosecution resulting in unlimited fines...