HSC 32 ~ Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals (Level 3) 1. There is much legislation dealing with health and safety in the workplace. The health and safety at work act 1974 contains general provisions but it has been supplemented by many regulations and guidelines dealing with specific areas. The main specific regulations important to care workers are: ● ● ● Control of substances hazardous to health 1988 (COSHH) Reporting of injuries‚ diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations
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PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 3 3. FIRST AID KITS 7 4. SAFETY OF MOVING MACHINERY 14 5. FIRE FIGHTING AND FIRE RISK 20 1. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ON THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT Legal requirements are any requirements that are issued by the local‚ provincial or federal government and are within scope. The principal legal requirements relating to occupational health and safety are covered in the Health and Safety at Work‚ etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
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Unit 4222-306 Health & Safety The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. Under this Act‚ the employer‚ the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace. Your employer should display a copy of this Act on their main premises. The main purpose of the legislation is: • To secure the health‚ safety and welfare of people at work • To protect others from
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carry out certain tasks relating to Health and Safety. Here are a few examples: • Moving and handling • Administering medication • Emergency first aid • Giving injections • Peg feeding • Colostomy • Fighting fire If you are unsure about what you can and cannot do‚ you must discuss this with your supervisor / manager. Where and from whom additional support and information relating to Health and Safety can be accessed? • The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to ensure workers
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Outsourcing in Mining Industry - Concern for Safety PC Purohit‚ Group General Manager‚ Rajasthan State Mines & Minerals Ltd‚ pcpurohit@gmail.com ABSTRACT Mineral resources are the back bone of any country & its judicious extraction is an art‚ scientifically known as mining. Most people concede mining as a necessary evil‚ long recognized as being arduous and liable to injury and disease. After the globalization era since 1991‚ the things have changed fast. It is difficult to compete in
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Legislative framework in practice In the table below‚ identify how four health and safety laws and two health and safety regulations influence the policies and working practices within your organisation. Health and safety law or regulation How this influences your workplace policies How this influences working practices Control of Subtances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 This regulation covers all substances that could affect a person’s health. These include cleaning materials
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Rakita Griffin Professional Presence CS204 June 19‚ 2014 Occupational and Safety Health Act Occupational and Safety Health Act The occupational safety and health Act operate their own government and also regulates the workplace safety. “This is a federal agency under the United States Department of Labor.” (eHow Contributor). The school‚ universities issues different inspection in the workplace. The inspection will include Emergency Action Plan‚ handling and inventory of chemical
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Joint Health and Safety Committee MEETING AGENDA FORM (Sample) MEETING AGENDA: Agenda Focus: Workplace Specific Training DATE: ITEM 1. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING June 15 2007 TIME: 10:00 am PLACE: Training Room A APPROX. TIME (MIN) PRESENTER Joe Davis 2. INCOMPLETE PROJECTS 10 mins. – Workplace inspections – Develop WHMIS specific training Abila Brown 10 mins. 3. REGULAR REPORTS – Sandy and Mike will be completing inspections of 2nd‚ 3rd floor of Admin Bldg
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Health and safety and risk assessment * The premises are well maintained safe and secure. Well managed risk assessments are conducted regularly to identify potential hazards allowing the child-minder to take steps to minimise any risks to children both indoors or outside. * Children are taught to be safety conscious through discussions about safety and are shown how to adopt safe and responsible practices in play. * There are good arrangements in place to promote children’s good health
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protect the general welfare by establishing a variety of systems to assist the aging‚ the disabled‚ and children. Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970—This act‚ which established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration‚ was designed to force employers to provide safe and healthy work environments and to make organizations liable for workers’ safety. Today‚ thousands of regulations‚ backed by civil and criminal penalties‚ have been implemented in various industries to help ensure
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