SHC 027 answ
HSC 027 - CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
Outcome 1 – Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others relating to health and safety in the work setting
1 Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care environment
Legislation relating to general health and safety: relevant, up-to-date legislation from the Health and Safety Commission and Executive
(HSC/E), including local, national and European requirements for health and safety in a health and social care work setting eg Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations 1999, Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR), Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
2 Describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer
Health and safety policies and procedures: agreed ways of working and approved codes of practice in health and social care settings relating to health and safety; dealing with accidents, injuries and emergency situations eg operating, reporting and recording procedures; first-aid situations eg hygiene procedures, administering basic first aid if trained to do so, reporting and recording procedures; working conditions and the working environment eg moving and handling procedures; use of equipment eg regulations for using mechanical or electrical equipment); health care procedures eg procedures for administering personal care; food handling and preparation eg food hygiene regulations; infection control and dealing with hazardous substances eg procedures for disposing of clinical waste; security and personal safety eg procedures for personal security and safeguarding personal property
3 Outline the main health and safety responsibilities
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA
Outcome 1 – Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others relating to health and safety in the work setting
1 Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care environment
Legislation relating to general health and safety: relevant, up-to-date legislation from the Health and Safety Commission and Executive
(HSC/E), including local, national and European requirements for health and safety in a health and social care work setting eg Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work
Regulations 1999, Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR), Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
2 Describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer
Health and safety policies and procedures: agreed ways of working and approved codes of practice in health and social care settings relating to health and safety; dealing with accidents, injuries and emergency situations eg operating, reporting and recording procedures; first-aid situations eg hygiene procedures, administering basic first aid if trained to do so, reporting and recording procedures; working conditions and the working environment eg moving and handling procedures; use of equipment eg regulations for using mechanical or electrical equipment); health care procedures eg procedures for administering personal care; food handling and preparation eg food hygiene regulations; infection control and dealing with hazardous substances eg procedures for disposing of clinical waste; security and personal safety eg procedures for personal security and safeguarding personal property
3 Outline the main health and safety responsibilities