Health & Safety in the Workplace
Key Legislation in Health and Social care settings
All of the above mentioned legislations are crucial part of health and safety. Every piece of legislation describes not only clear guidance of responsibilities but also how should we maintain health and safety to eliminate risks for the people using social care settings. It is very important for us to follow health and safety policies and procedures to eradicate risks from workplace and maintain safe working environment.
Care Standard Act 2000
Safe Handling of Medication
Manual Handling 1992 (amended 2002)
RIDDOR 1995 (amended 2008)
COSHH 2002
Health and Safety First Aid Reg 1981, 2009
Social Care Worker * Take care of their own health
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Making sure that the fire exits are kept clear and fire prevention equipment is kept maintained. Gas Leak – In the situation of a gas leak, try to isolate the source, open windows and contact the correct service provider. To prevent a gas leak, the gas should be maintained correctly by the correct trained professional. Floods – If you find a flood, try to isolate the source by turning off the ‘stop tap’, and remove and persons from the risk. To prevent such an occurrence the plumbing should be maintained by a trained professional. Intruding – In the case of an intruder, dial 999. To prevent this from happening ensuring doors and windows have locks, check visitors I.D on arrival, ask visitors to sign in to the building and sign out. Security breach – In the situation of keys missing or medication missing, ring manager or matron. To prevent this spare keys are kept in the office and the senior on shift has keys kept with them at all times. In an emergency.... It’s important to have a plan in place to deal with unforeseen circumstances because in many emergencies you need to be quick thinking and have the interest of everyone around you and keeping them safe. At least if there is a plan in place to deal with these then you’ll know what to do when it happens. Encourage those around you.... Point out dangers e.g remind a colleague to wipe up a spill.
Refer to procedures e.g "The fire procedure says we
Our technicians will explain what they are about to do so that you can understand why it's happening. We work alongside our customers in the flood clean up process so that we fulfill your needs as quickly as possible.
How legislation, policies and procedures relate to health, safety and security in a health and social care setting and how legislation, policies and procedures promote safety of individuals in a health and social care setting.
In this essay I will be analysing the communication and interpersonal interaction that took place in various sectors such one to one interaction, group interaction and how effective these skills and other elements in the health and social care setting such as the environment was being demonstrated.
I am going to talk about multi- disciplinary working what it means how they help service users by working together and also how it helps the overall services working with users. There are two case studies to help explain how professionals work together.
M1- Discuss how policies and procedures help children, young people and their families whilst the child is being looked after.
However Time to talk is organised by Time to Change, the largest programme in England tackling the shame and discrimination are often associated with mental health and it is run by mental health charities such as Mind and Rethink Mental Illness and other organisations. Here I would like to illustrate some organisations in my local area East London, Newham Borough with a estimated diverse population of 308,000 according to census and the facilities provided regardless of prejudice about race, ethnicity, age, religion or gender or any discriminatory.
M3: Discuss the care strategies that can be used to support individuals with each physiological disorder.
A health service is a service that provides care and is under the NHS. For examples hospitals or a G.P. They provide treatments but also prevent illnesses through health promotions. A social care service is about providing support to individuals to help them get by and who ever needs it such as emotional support or practical support with daily living tasks.
A list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting-
Dad stated that Sean behave different according to who is he talking to. He said that he does not have any problem with Sean’s behaviour as he always listens to him. Mum said that her opinion is that he does not always listen, but agrees that he behaves different. Mum also reports that the school has not reported any concerns regarding Sean’s behaviour.
No Secrets – Guidance published by the Department of Health, builds upon the governments respects for human rights and highlights the need to protect vulnerable adults through effective multi-agency work.
2.1. There are many legislations relating to general health and safety in a health and social care work setting:
Insuring that the front door is always child safety locked after every visitor parent carer or staff member leaves.
Produce a H&S Policy Manual which demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of how health and safety legislation is implemented in a health and social care workplace. Your Policy Manual should provide a review of systems, policies and procedures for communication of health and safety in a workplace.
If a gas leak is suspected, stay away from the property until the utility company deems it safe. •