employer if they identify hazardous handling activities -take care to ensure that their activities do not put others at risk Employers must take steps to reduce the risk happening. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002(COSHH) COSHH packaging has any of the hazard symbols then it is classed as a hazardous substance. All hazardous substances supplied for sale must carry the Hazard Warning Symbol appropriate to the substance. They are generally the orange and black symbols
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need to comply with to ensure that they deliver the best possible care to their service users‚ including: • Health and safety at work act 1974 • Management of health and safety at work (amended 1999) • Control of substances Hazardous to health - COSHH regulations - RIDDOR 1995 • The public Health (control of diseases ) Act 1988 • The Food Hygiene Regulations 2006 • The Environment Protection ( Duty of Care ) Regulations 1991 • Health Protection Agency Act2004 • Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
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hazardous substances at work puts other peoples health at risk‚ so law requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health. They have to protect both employees and others who may be exposed by complying with COSSH. (COSHH 2002). When removing the bag‚ my mentor asked that i remove it slowly with care to avoid any tears to the skin. As Mrs X already has underlying problems with her sensitive skin‚ we made sure we used wet wipes with no products which could irritate
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security to see how they link legislation and guidelines. The main points of the following pieces of legislation and how there have a positive effect on the service delivery within your work experience setting. COSHH stands for control of substances hazardous to health regulation. COSHH is for using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk so the law requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health. They have to protect both
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Task 1 1.1 There are many legislations that as a childminder I must adhere to. Some include: • Childcare Act 2006 The act introduces the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which is the statutory framework for all childcare providers of children from birth to 5 years. I will meet the requirements of this legislation by providing care that is relevant to the age and ability of a child and encouraging learning‚ development‚ and staying safe. I will record daily activities on a form to hand to
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A healthy and safe home based environment. It is my responsibility as a professional childminder to do everything possible to keep all children safe at all times and prevent accidents‚ to do so: • I will ensure I keep appropriate supervision of children at all times. • I have in place a thorough risk assessment which I enforce and revise regularly. • I use only equipment with children that is age appropriate and in safe working order and complies with national safety standards. • I keep my
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prevention of infection include the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)‚ the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and the Reporting of Injury‚ Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). It is important as employees that we are aware of these so that we can work safely; at work we have information provided in the health and safety file and COSHH file. As employees we must ensure we attend all necessary trainings that our employers provide regarding infection control
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Health and Safety Example Risk Assessment for Child Care setting such as a nursery or child minder Setting the scene The manager carried out the risk assessment in this nursery‚ which is located on a suburban residential estate. It caters for 20 children aging from 6 months to 11 years of age. The manager is a full-time member of staff‚ as is the deputy manager who provides cover for the manager. Both the manager and the assistant manager are appointed persons for first aid. There are
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trained in relation to infection control · Making sure employees are aware of the health and safety aspects of their work - Posting information on notice boards - Keeping an information file such as Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - Providing supervision · Keeping records · Ensuring that the relevant standards‚ policies and guidelines are available in the work place 1.3 The prevention and control of infection is governed by many different pieces of legislation. It
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M1-How legislation promotes the safety of an individual The Management of Health and Safety at Work Act (amended 1999) The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 clarify in more general terms what employers are required to do to manage health and safety. If there is falls or injuries in the workplace it highlights the hazards and protects the employee against discrimination in the workplace. Exposure to hazardous agents such as dust‚ fumes‚ noise‚ vibration‚ radiation or harmful
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