Construction

Care Safety in the construction industry has always been a major issue. Wherever reliable records are available, construction is found to be one of the most dangerous on safety and health criteria, Further, work hazards at the construction workplace are either not perceived at all, or perceived to be less dangerous than what they actually are. The safety climate of any organisation consists of employees' attitudes towards, Care and perceptions of, health and safety behaviour. Construction workers' attitudes towards safety are influenced by their perceptions of risk, management, safety rules and procedures. Although research into safety

Classic construction safety management functions (such as recruitment, training, supervision, etc.) are determined by different conceptions of the role and nature of management effectiveness. 

Care Promote, Monitor and Maintain Health, Safety and Security in the Working Environment.

(Level 3)
Care 1. There is much legislation dealing with health and safety in the workplace. The health and safety at work act 1974 contains general provisions but it has been supplemented by many regulations and guidelines dealing with specific areas. The main specific regulations important to care workers are:
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Care Control of substances hazardous to health 1988 (COSHH) Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1985 (RIDDOR) Manual handling regulations 1992 Other applicable legislation and regulations include:

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Care standards act 2001 Disabled persons act 1986 Disability discrimination act 1995 Data protection act 1998 Human rights act NHS & Community care act 1990 Environmental protection act 1990 Public health act 1984 General Social Care Council codes of practice

2. Care workers must follow the care plan and read the risk assessment prior to carrying out any activity. Communicate with client and ensure that their opinion is heard. Always give the client a choice in matters and... [continues]

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