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Group 2 Unit 03 Health, safety and security in the health sector. 1.1 Outline how risks to health safety and security can be minimised in an organisation or service. Answer. Risks can be minimised by following standard procedures within the work place. Machinery, tools or materials- Machinery should be guarded correctly with the appropriate controls fitted ( including emergency stops and interlocks). Routine inspection and effective defect reporting system will also help reduce misuse and minimise risk. Adequate training for all equipment is the best way to ensure your employees are using machinery in the appropriate way. Slips and trips- Ensure floors are in good condition, adequately lit and with designated walkways. Good …show more content…

Policies and procedures are what differentiate each work place. Every work place should develop and implement policies and procedures which is relevant to the individuals work place incorporating the legislations from the 2 statements for example: A newspaper shop would have a different set of policies then a care home because there are different tasks being carried out by the staff. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 was implemented in order to set out the general duties which employers have towards employees and members of the public, and employees have to themselves and to each other. It was mainly needed to; cover all workers within the work place, deal with fast changing technology, and deal with major hazards and address the accident rate. 

The act follows a principle of 'so far as is reasonably practicable'. This means that the employer does not have to take any kind of measures to either avoid or reduce the risk if it is technically impossible, and are in any kind of doubt of putting themselves at high risk by taking the measures in hand. 1.4 Outline ways of working that are consistent with these policies and procedures. Answer. In any work place there will be guidelines and procedures you have to follow to ensure the organisation or service is to the health and safety at work standards. Ways of working consistent with these

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