Health and Safety
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Unit 8 : Health and Safety in an adult social care setting
1.1 Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting
The legislation relating to general health and safety in social care work settings: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) Food Safety Act 1990 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPE) 1992 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998’
1.2 Describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer
Health and safety policies and procedures set out what must be done to maintain a safe place of work and meet the requirements of health and safety legislation. It is also vital that there are measures and risk assessments in place to protect vulnerable groups. Training and supervision must also be provided to staff.
1.3 Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of
Self: My main health and safety responsibilities are: monitor the workplace practices such as care activities, care procedures, the use of care materials and equipment. Minimise any risk of danger and possibility of injury and harm to service users, others and myself...Report and record any health and safety concerns. Attend training.
The employer or manager: The main health and safety responsibilities are: make sure every member of staff is aware of his/her responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety Policy, ensure that there are safe working methods and equipment in place to avoid injury, damage and wastage. Assess and minimise risks, provide health and safety training, information and supervision, provide welfare and first aid facilities and provide protective...
1.1 Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting
The legislation relating to general health and safety in social care work settings: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) Food Safety Act 1990 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPE) 1992 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998’
1.2 Describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer
Health and safety policies and procedures set out what must be done to maintain a safe place of work and meet the requirements of health and safety legislation. It is also vital that there are measures and risk assessments in place to protect vulnerable groups. Training and supervision must also be provided to staff.
1.3 Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of
Self: My main health and safety responsibilities are: monitor the workplace practices such as care activities, care procedures, the use of care materials and equipment. Minimise any risk of danger and possibility of injury and harm to service users, others and myself...Report and record any health and safety concerns. Attend training.
The employer or manager: The main health and safety responsibilities are: make sure every member of staff is aware of his/her responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety Policy, ensure that there are safe working methods and equipment in place to avoid injury, damage and wastage. Assess and minimise risks, provide health and safety training, information and supervision, provide welfare and first aid facilities and provide protective...