Assignment 208 Task A
Understand health and safety in social care settings
Assignment 208
Task A
Soon we will be going to an outing to Warwick Castle with four of our service users and three cares, a minibus has been hired for day. I have had a look at the accessibility for wheelchair users around the castle. There are four toilets in the castle, but only three are wheelchair friendly, these are located in the coach house, the conservatory and the mill and engine house. Most of the castle is wheelchair friendly, I have made a list of non-wheelchair access at the bottom of the plan. Both restaurants have access for wheelchairs.
Ai Some examples of accidents and/or sudden illnesses that might occur on the outing:
Trips and falls - someone could trip whilst walking, or over a step
Sickness/fainting - someone may feel car sick
Cuts and grazes - someone could accidentally cut themselves
Seizures - someone could have a seizure
Aii If an accident or illness should occur, we will be taking a basic First Aid kit, including dressing pads, sterile wipes, different sized plasters and bags in case of vomiting. In serious case of a accident or seizure (which lasts more than five minutes) call 999. The staff attending the outing would of had emergency first aid training, however there are a number of fully trained First Aiders at Warwick Castle, if needed you will have to talk to a member of staff who will arrange one.
Remember to always reassure the service user, so they remain calm. A accident report form must be recorded and the manager informed.
Aiii List of the principles to be followed for safe moving and handling:
Avoid moving and handling where possible.
Ensure you are aware of the contents of associated risks assessments and work in line with them.
Always follow your workplace procedures and never undertake an activity for which you have not received training.
Always follow your workplace dress code.
If the load is a person, explain what you are going to do, reassure the person
Assignment 208
Task A
Soon we will be going to an outing to Warwick Castle with four of our service users and three cares, a minibus has been hired for day. I have had a look at the accessibility for wheelchair users around the castle. There are four toilets in the castle, but only three are wheelchair friendly, these are located in the coach house, the conservatory and the mill and engine house. Most of the castle is wheelchair friendly, I have made a list of non-wheelchair access at the bottom of the plan. Both restaurants have access for wheelchairs.
Ai Some examples of accidents and/or sudden illnesses that might occur on the outing:
Trips and falls - someone could trip whilst walking, or over a step
Sickness/fainting - someone may feel car sick
Cuts and grazes - someone could accidentally cut themselves
Seizures - someone could have a seizure
Aii If an accident or illness should occur, we will be taking a basic First Aid kit, including dressing pads, sterile wipes, different sized plasters and bags in case of vomiting. In serious case of a accident or seizure (which lasts more than five minutes) call 999. The staff attending the outing would of had emergency first aid training, however there are a number of fully trained First Aiders at Warwick Castle, if needed you will have to talk to a member of staff who will arrange one.
Remember to always reassure the service user, so they remain calm. A accident report form must be recorded and the manager informed.
Aiii List of the principles to be followed for safe moving and handling:
Avoid moving and handling where possible.
Ensure you are aware of the contents of associated risks assessments and work in line with them.
Always follow your workplace procedures and never undertake an activity for which you have not received training.
Always follow your workplace dress code.
If the load is a person, explain what you are going to do, reassure the person