Understand Health and Safety in Social Care Settings – Unit 208 1.1 List legalisation relating to general health and safety in a social care setting The settings in which you work are generally covered by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA). This Act has been updated and supplemented by many sets of regulations and guidelines‚ which extended it‚ support it or explain it. The regulations most likely to affect your workplace are shown in the following diagram. The Health and Safety at Work
Premium Occupational safety and health Safety Risk
Understand health and safety in social care settings (ai) a list of key legislation are COSHH‚ RIDDOR‚ manual handling regulations‚ health and safety (first aid) regulations‚ health and safety at work act‚ Control of Substances Hazardous to Health‚ Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations (aii) All of the above mentioned legislations are crucial part of health and safety. Every piece of legislation describes not only clear guidance of responsibilities but also how should we maintain health
Premium Occupational safety and health
relating to health and safety in a health or social care work setting; • Health and Safety at Work Act (HASWA) 1974 - ensures the health and safety of everyone who may be affected by work activities. • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) 1999 - requires employers and managers to carry out risk assessments to eliminate or minimise risks to health and safety. • Workplace‚ (Health‚ Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 - minimises the risks to health and safety associated with
Premium Risk Occupational safety and health Risk management
PROMOTE COMMUNICATION IN HEALTH‚ SOCIAL CARE OR CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SETTINGS 1.1 IDENTIFY THE DIFFERENT REASONS PEOPLE COMMUNICATE Human beings talk‚ listen‚ touch and see in order to be socially engaged within society‚ to realise their status in society and to allow others to become aware of their needs. In a young peoples care settings‚ good communication is vital primarily to build trust and respect between the different parties who live and work there. Effective communication will
Premium Communication Nonverbal communication Writing
Health and safety legislation is in place to protect all people. Employers and employees have responsibilities to make sure that the Health and Safety at Work Act and its regulations are followed properly. Access the Health and Safety Executive website (www.hse.gov.uk) for more information and information sheets‚ and refer to your workplace policies and procedures to complete the following table. Law or regulation Why the law or regulation is in place Responsibilities Health and Safety at Work Act
Free Occupational safety and health Law Employment
knowledge and understanding of health and safety in social care settings. You will use case studies to show your awareness of the legislative framework‚ identify hazards and assess levels of risk. You will demonstrate your awareness of the use of care or support plans and risk assessment in social care. You will investigate topical issues‚ examine incidents and make assessments of the appropriateness of the actions taken and you will prepare materials to enhance the safety awareness of others. Learners
Premium Case study Safety Risk
legislations 1.Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 ‚ also referred to as HASAW or HSW‚ is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the United Kingdom. The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for enforcing the Act and a number of other Acts and Statutory Instruments relevant to the working environment. 2.Health and Social Care Act 2008 The Health and Social Care Act 2008 established the Care Quality Commission
Premium Occupational safety and health Seizure Epilepsy
have preparation on doing a lot of answering questions about the team’s aims and on things that need to be worked on. Some processes are on the level at times ignored. Storming Decisions aren’t made straight easily with a group of people . People within the group position view as they attempt to establish themselves in relation to other team members and the leader‚ who might receive challenges from team members. Clarity of purpose increases but plenty of uncertainties persist. Cliques and factions
Premium Communication
4222-306 Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care 1.1 Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a social care work setting Within the older persons project where I work there are a number of Law’s‚ Legislation’s‚ Policies and Procedures relevant to health and safety. Health and Safety at work Act 1974 The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Care Standard Act 2000 Food Hygiene Regulations 2005 Food Safety Act 1990 Food Hygiene Regulations
Premium Occupational safety and health Safety Risk
1.1 It is very important to ensure that your setting supports and promotes diversity‚ equality of opportunities and inclusion. By promoting these 3 things it will help children and young people to progress in all areas of their development to have the best possible chances in life. Diversity is what sets people apart from each other‚ a difference in appearance‚ gender‚ sexuality‚ culture‚ religion or disability. Without diversity the world would be a rather boring place although sadly throughout
Premium Education Developmental psychology Educational psychology