QCF Lev3 Workbook HSC 037 1 
QUESTION- ( 1.1 )
Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a health or social care work setting
ANSWER
The legislation relating to general health and safety in social care work settings:
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)
Food Safety Act 1990
Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPE) 1992
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002)
Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
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QUESTION- ( 1.2 )
Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer
ANSWER
‘Health and safety policies and procedures set out what must be done to create a safe place of work and meet the necessities of health and safety legislation. For example there must be safe entrances and exits to the workplace nothing should be in the way or blocking the entrances and exits. All apparatus must be safe to use and verified frequently so risks to health and safety are reduced.
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QUESTION- ( 1.3 )
Analyse the main Health and Safety responsibilities of:
Self
Employer or manager
Others in the work setting
ANSWER
My key health and safety responsibilities are: check the workplace practices such as care procedures, care activities, the use of care equipment. Minimise any risk of danger and likelihood of injury or harm to service users, myself and others. Attend all training sessions. Report and record any health and safety concerns.
The main health and safety responsibilities of the manager, are: to make sure every member of staff is aware of their
Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a health or social care work setting
ANSWER
The legislation relating to general health and safety in social care work settings:
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)
Food Safety Act 1990
Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (PPE) 1992
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (amended 2002)
Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
Continue on a separate page if necessary...
QUESTION- ( 1.2 )
Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer
ANSWER
‘Health and safety policies and procedures set out what must be done to create a safe place of work and meet the necessities of health and safety legislation. For example there must be safe entrances and exits to the workplace nothing should be in the way or blocking the entrances and exits. All apparatus must be safe to use and verified frequently so risks to health and safety are reduced.
Continue on a separate page if necessary...
QUESTION- ( 1.3 )
Analyse the main Health and Safety responsibilities of:
Self
Employer or manager
Others in the work setting
ANSWER
My key health and safety responsibilities are: check the workplace practices such as care procedures, care activities, the use of care equipment. Minimise any risk of danger and likelihood of injury or harm to service users, myself and others. Attend all training sessions. Report and record any health and safety concerns.
The main health and safety responsibilities of the manager, are: to make sure every member of staff is aware of their