4.1 Policies and procedures in response to accidents‚ incidents and emergencies and illness. POLICY – We follow the guidelines in reporting injuries‚ diseases and dangerous occurrences (RIDDOR) for reporting of accidents and incidents Procedures. Accident book: is kept safely and accessibly; Is accessible to staff and volunteers‚ who know how to complete it; and it Is reviewed at least half termly to identify any potential or actual hazards. All accidents recorded are shown to the parent
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Task A 1. A description of four different exemples of accidents and/or sudden illness that might occur: severe bleeding‚ cardiac arrest‚choking and difficulty of breathing‚ fractures andd suspected fractures 2. An outline of the procedure to follow if an accident or sudden illness should occur. Severe bleeding:you will need to apply pressure‚ if possible‚ use a sterile dressing. You will need to apply direct pressure over the wound for 10 minutes. If there is any object in the wound‚
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Legislation that relates to general health and social care setting are the Health and Safety Act‚ The Management of Health and Safety Work Regulations‚ Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)‚ Manual Handling Operations Regulations‚ The Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)‚ Personal Protective Equipment Regulations (PPE). The main points of the health and safety policies and procedures identify significant risks in relations to the work place and
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HEALTH AND SAFETY – OHS1 Health and safety is very important. In order to have a safer life we should be careful at every step that we take. Unfortunately it is not enough when only we are careful. Everyone around us should be careful as well for themselves and for the others. In that way everybody can have a better‚ healthier and safer life so nobody worries when they go outside. Health and safety is very important both in general and workplaces. In general‚ it is not possible to talk about a healthy
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Explain the role of each of the following in maintaining health and safety standards * Food act 2003 (NSW) This is that act of the NSW parliament that controls food prepared for sale in NSW. The role of this act is to continuously improve the food safety systems. All employees in the hospitality industry are responsible for making sure that they follow the rules and guidelines for maintaining high standards of food safety. The advantages of this food act is that it continuously aims to improve
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Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people 1. Understand the importance of promoting equality and diversity in work with children and young people. 1.1. Identify the current legislation and codes of practice relevant to the promotion of equality and valuing diversity. Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Disability Discrimination Act 2005 Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 Race Relations Act 2000 Human Rights Act 1998 Children Act 1989 Children
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1. explain the procedures to follow for safety checking the following in a play environment: • facilities • equipment • toilets • washing areas • movement and activity of children and young people In our setting to ensure the safety of the young people and staff we do daily checks that are carried out by members of staff. We list all the checks and sign when checked which the manager then signs off. Facilities – we check the facilities every day for any hazards or dangers such as wet floors/hall
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INVENTORY CONTROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PROPERTY CONTROL SYSTEM Departmental Issue Revised by: Lin Murray Inventory Control Coordinator April 2008 Table of Contents Introduction System Benefits Equipment Responsibilities Equipment Inventory Control Coordinator Academic and Administrative Departments Non-Utilized Equipment Storage/Surplus Acquisition of Non-Utilized Equipment Surplus Property/E-mail Procedures Search for Equipment/Advertisement for Equipment Disposal of Equipment Transfer
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Unit 3 Purple Group Legislation‚ Policies and Procedures for Health‚ Safety and Security. P2 – In this essay I am going to outline how legislation‚ policies and procedures relating to health‚ safety and security influence health and social care settings. M1 – I am also going to describe how health and safety legislation‚ policies and procedures promote the safety of individuals in a health or social care setting. Health and Safety Legislation Legislation is a law or act which has been
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in extent and severity in recent years. This paper considers some of the challenges facing the construction industries in developing countries. The main issues addressed are: construction industry development; globalisation; culture; and the environment. In each case‚ the issue is analysed from the perspective of the developing countries‚ and the main implications and present challenges highlighted. Lessons are then drawn mainly from the recent experience of other countries al all levels of development
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