Assignment 306
Task A
Ai) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation that covers occupational health and safety it outlines the responsibilities of the employer, employees and the individuals being supported to ensure safety is maintained. Other legislation would be:
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 (RIDDOR)
The Manual Handling Regulations 1992
Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations 2005
Aii + Aiii) The policies and procedures that are set in place outline exactly what roles everybody has where health and safety is concerned. They cover every aspect of health and safety, ranging from food hygiene to the handling and storage of hazardous substances. They are clear guidelines as to what is expected and outline how to maintain health and safety so that any risk to service users and staff is eliminated in a social care setting. It is important that these policies and procedures are followed as this will eradicate risks from the workplace and help toward maintaining a safe environment for all within it. Should an incident occur, it also ensures it can be dealt with appropriately.
Aiv) Each person within the setting has different roles and responsibilities regarding health and safety:
Social care worker:
To take reasonable care of your own health and safety, and the health and safety of other staff and service users
To co-operate with the employers and follow the companies health and safety training and procedures
To use PPE (personal protective equipment) where provided and necessary
To inform the employer of any health and safety concerns that you have
To inform the employer if something happens that might affect your ability to work
Not to misuse anything that has been provided to help ensure your health and safety or welfare
Employer/Manager:
Provide a safe working
Ai) The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation that covers occupational health and safety it outlines the responsibilities of the employer, employees and the individuals being supported to ensure safety is maintained. Other legislation would be:
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 (RIDDOR)
The Manual Handling Regulations 1992
Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations 2005
Aii + Aiii) The policies and procedures that are set in place outline exactly what roles everybody has where health and safety is concerned. They cover every aspect of health and safety, ranging from food hygiene to the handling and storage of hazardous substances. They are clear guidelines as to what is expected and outline how to maintain health and safety so that any risk to service users and staff is eliminated in a social care setting. It is important that these policies and procedures are followed as this will eradicate risks from the workplace and help toward maintaining a safe environment for all within it. Should an incident occur, it also ensures it can be dealt with appropriately.
Aiv) Each person within the setting has different roles and responsibilities regarding health and safety:
Social care worker:
To take reasonable care of your own health and safety, and the health and safety of other staff and service users
To co-operate with the employers and follow the companies health and safety training and procedures
To use PPE (personal protective equipment) where provided and necessary
To inform the employer of any health and safety concerns that you have
To inform the employer if something happens that might affect your ability to work
Not to misuse anything that has been provided to help ensure your health and safety or welfare
Employer/Manager:
Provide a safe working