Understand health and safety in social care settings Performance Criteria 1. Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings 1.1. Identify legistation relating to health and safety in social care setting Current legislation and subsequent amendments may include: · Health & Safety at Work Act The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. Under this Act
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contributing about 30 percent of the whole number of the seafarers globally (Samante‚ 2007). On the other hand‚ this increasing interest of individuals to engage themselves in the occupation at sea provides higher chances of risk and danger. Occupational health and safety of seafarers is a basic human necessity with their work environment not only for the seafarers but as well as other workers. Most of the seafarers are engaged in carrying hazardous products on board resulting in higher risks and
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awareness of occupational hazards can be traced back to the 18thcentury when Bernadino Ramazzini‚ also known as “The Father of Occupational Medicine”‚ recognized the dynamics of health and disease in relation to occupation (Gambhir et al‚ 2011). Awareness of occupational hazards among dental professionals as well as practicing preventative strategies can provide a balance between maximum benefit and minimum harm to health and well being (Mohammed et al‚ 2013). Occupational hazards are a risk factor
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Occupational Health and Safety Questions 1. (15 marks) The TLV for carbon monoxide is 35ppm. Define the terms TLV and ppm and calculate them for the following example: Answer: TVL = Term for airborne concentration of a substance‚ below which all workers are believed to be protected while exposed to it day after day for 8-hour periods. PPM = Concentration by volume of one part of a gas‚ or by weight of a liquid or solid‚ per million parts of air or liquid. A mechanic in
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Comparison of the occupational safety and health management systems in Great Britain and Japan Introduction The occupational safety and health management system (OSHMS) in Britain has the longest history in the world (Walters‚ 1996)‚ which could be traced back over 150 years (Health and Safety Executive‚ 2009). With the continuing adjustment‚ this system has successfully served millions of workers for over 40 years. The foundation of the present system is the result of Health and Safety at Work etc
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Occupational Safety and Health in Bangladesh Introduction The occupational health and safety service in Bangladesh is still in the developmental stage. Here the occupational health & safety refers mainly to needs of workers of industries or some manufacturing processes but does not completely cover all occupations of the country. The main laws related to occupational health & safety in this country is the Factory Act 1965 and the Factory Rule of 1979. There are a number of other laws and
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Occupational Health Hazards in the Medical Field Kim Chastain AB TECH April 24‚ 2012 Abstract Medical personnel come into contact with a complex variety of deadly toxins. Contact comes from industrial cleaners‚ sterilization products‚ radiation‚ medications‚ and mercury. Side effects of these toxic materials are known to lead to a variety of cancers‚ miscarriages‚ asthma‚ birth defects and metabolic syndromes. Government agencies have been negligent in protecting healthcare workers from
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Impact on occupational safety and health for higher labour productivity Occupational health and safety is about ensuring a safe workplace. For resource recovery facilities this includes staff employed at the factory as well as contractors and the public. Occupational health and safety is a discipline with a broad scope involving many specialized fields. In its broadest sense‚ it should aim at: * The promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical‚ mental and social well-being of
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without breakfast and a cup of coffee in the table of the Filipinos. Sometimes they only drink coffee to fill up their stomach when they are in hurry for office or even for school; it keeps them awake. They say that it help’s blood to flow better. Coffee shops or coffeehouses have been in use since 16th century‚ particularly in the Middle East‚ where Turkish coffee house was drunk and men played board games or read books and listened to music. Many people find that coffee contains stimulants called
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Joint Health and Safety Committee MEETING AGENDA FORM (Sample) MEETING AGENDA: Agenda Focus: Workplace Specific Training DATE: ITEM 1. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING June 15 2007 TIME: 10:00 am PLACE: Training Room A APPROX. TIME (MIN) PRESENTER Joe Davis 2. INCOMPLETE PROJECTS 10 mins. – Workplace inspections – Develop WHMIS specific training Abila Brown 10 mins. 3. REGULAR REPORTS – Sandy and Mike will be completing inspections of 2nd‚ 3rd floor of Admin Bldg
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