Uinderstanding Health and Saftey in Social Care
Standard 8 - Understanding health and safety in adult social care settings
Standard purpose and aims This standard is aimed at those who are interested in, or new to, working in a social care setting. It introduces knowledge and understanding of areas of health and safety required to work in a social care setting. Main area Roles and responsibilities relating to health and safety in the work setting/situation Outcome: 1.1 Be aware of key legislation relating to health and safety in your work setting/situation 1.2 Understand the main points of the health and safety agreed ways of working in your work setting 1.3 Know the main health and safety responsibilities of: a) You b) Your manager c) The individuals you support 1.4 Know what you can and cannot do relating to general health and safety at your current stage of training 1.5 Know where and from whom additional support and information relating to health and safety can be accessed 1.1 Key legislation relating to general Health and safety in a work setting/situation The framework of legislation is based on Acts of Parliament being passed and Regulations, Codes of Practice and Guidance being made under these to explain, in greater detail, the requirements of the Act itself.
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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASWA) Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) Managements of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992 The Provision of Workplace Equipment Regulations The Management Welfare Regulations The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (1981).
The employer has a duty to carry out an assessment to provide suitable first aid arrangements. Employees should be informed of these arrangements. Your
Not to be copied or reproduced
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Common Induction Standards V1.0512
workplace will have either first-aiders or appointed persons. Their names and location should be displayed on the notice board.
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Food Hygiene Act (1995) The purpose of
Standard purpose and aims This standard is aimed at those who are interested in, or new to, working in a social care setting. It introduces knowledge and understanding of areas of health and safety required to work in a social care setting. Main area Roles and responsibilities relating to health and safety in the work setting/situation Outcome: 1.1 Be aware of key legislation relating to health and safety in your work setting/situation 1.2 Understand the main points of the health and safety agreed ways of working in your work setting 1.3 Know the main health and safety responsibilities of: a) You b) Your manager c) The individuals you support 1.4 Know what you can and cannot do relating to general health and safety at your current stage of training 1.5 Know where and from whom additional support and information relating to health and safety can be accessed 1.1 Key legislation relating to general Health and safety in a work setting/situation The framework of legislation is based on Acts of Parliament being passed and Regulations, Codes of Practice and Guidance being made under these to explain, in greater detail, the requirements of the Act itself.
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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASWA) Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) Managements of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992 The Provision of Workplace Equipment Regulations The Management Welfare Regulations The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (1981).
The employer has a duty to carry out an assessment to provide suitable first aid arrangements. Employees should be informed of these arrangements. Your
Not to be copied or reproduced
1
Common Induction Standards V1.0512
workplace will have either first-aiders or appointed persons. Their names and location should be displayed on the notice board.
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Food Hygiene Act (1995) The purpose of