unit 8 health and social care level 3
1.1
A list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting-
Health and safety at work Act 1974
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999
Health and Safety (First aid) Regulation 1981 include amendment on 2009
The electricity at work regulations 1989
Manual handling Operations Regulations 1992
Reporting of injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
Communicable diseases and infection control
Working Time Regulations 1998
Care Standard Act 2000
Control of exposure to Hazardous to Health 1999
Food safety act 1990
Food Hygiene Regulations 2005
Environmental protection act 1990
1.2
The health and safety at work Act 1974 is the main piece of legislation that covers work related health and safety in the workplace. The main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer are minimum handling and lifting. Ensure handling and lifting is carried out correctly and safely. Making sure all materials/equipment that is needed to be used is handled, stored and used safely. You would need to be aware of any potential hazards and risks and know how to reduce the liability of any accidents occurring. To be responsible for your own welfare and the welfare of others you are looking after. To wear the correct PPE at all times.
1.4
My main health and safety responsibilities are to analyse the responsibility to take care of own health and safety. I have to understand and apply relevant legislation and agreed ways of working. I have to keep my relevant training updated. I would need to work well with others and use all equipment correctly.
My Employers main responsibilities are to ensure health, safety and welfare of all their employees. They would need to produce a written policy statement explaining how they intend to do this. Consult with union reps and protect others such as their contractors and visitors
My colleague’s main responsibilities are to take care not to
A list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting-
Health and safety at work Act 1974
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999
Health and Safety (First aid) Regulation 1981 include amendment on 2009
The electricity at work regulations 1989
Manual handling Operations Regulations 1992
Reporting of injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
Communicable diseases and infection control
Working Time Regulations 1998
Care Standard Act 2000
Control of exposure to Hazardous to Health 1999
Food safety act 1990
Food Hygiene Regulations 2005
Environmental protection act 1990
1.2
The health and safety at work Act 1974 is the main piece of legislation that covers work related health and safety in the workplace. The main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer are minimum handling and lifting. Ensure handling and lifting is carried out correctly and safely. Making sure all materials/equipment that is needed to be used is handled, stored and used safely. You would need to be aware of any potential hazards and risks and know how to reduce the liability of any accidents occurring. To be responsible for your own welfare and the welfare of others you are looking after. To wear the correct PPE at all times.
1.4
My main health and safety responsibilities are to analyse the responsibility to take care of own health and safety. I have to understand and apply relevant legislation and agreed ways of working. I have to keep my relevant training updated. I would need to work well with others and use all equipment correctly.
My Employers main responsibilities are to ensure health, safety and welfare of all their employees. They would need to produce a written policy statement explaining how they intend to do this. Consult with union reps and protect others such as their contractors and visitors
My colleague’s main responsibilities are to take care not to