Unit 8

| | | 3.4 | Explain why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used, relating to moving, handling and/or storing resources, and the types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to:

1. Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting.

Support children and young people’s health and safety. Outcome 1 Know the legislative and policy framework for health and safety 1.1- Describe how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in the setting.

1) Describe how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in the setting.

Legislation, policies and procedures 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.

TDA 2.8 Health & Safety 1.1 Describe how current health & Safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in the setting.

Unit 208 – Supporting children and young people’s health and safety 1.1 Describe how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures implemented in the setting

Unit 8: understand health and safety in the social care sector Outcome 1 A list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting- ·         Health and Safety at work Act 1974 ·         Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation

To achieve this employersʹ need to: • Provide and maintain safe plant and equipment • Ensure safe use, handling storage and transportation of any articles substances and materials used during the course of their work • Ensure the health and safety of their employees by providing adequate information, instruction, training and supervision as required • Provide and maintain a safe working environment by the use of safe systems of work

- HSE Website - Head teacher or H&S Manager/Rep within the school - County Education Department/Grid for Leaning - Posters within the school (HSAWA, Evacuation Procedures etc.) - Local community talks by Fire Service/Police/Security company etc. - NHS website - Local library - Governors 1.4 Explain how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in your own work setting or service

* Health and Safety at work Act 1974 * Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 1999 * Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulation 1981 include amendment on 2009 * The Electricity at Work regulations 1989 * Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 * Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 * Communicable diseases and infection control * Working Time Regulations 1998 * Care If you have concerns about the care and safety of service users and feel like you can’t go to your manager then you have the option to contact some big and confidential organisations such as Care Quality Commission (CQC) or Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or environmental health who can also offer support and information and give you any answers you may need to any concerns.

Caitlin Ebberson M1) Describe how health and safety legislation, policies and procedures promote of individuals in a health or social care setting

Staff are supported through supervision and appraisals and training to ensure they understand the legal and organisational health, safety and security requirements policies, procedures and practice. Staff shadowing to demonstrate good practice.

The main piece of legislation affecting the management of health and safety in educational establishments across all sectors is the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974 (HSWA). This Act provides a framework for

Your submission of not more than 3000 words should include: Outcomes and assessment requirements Outcomes Assessment requirements On successful completion of this unit a learner will: To achieve each outcome a learner must demonstrate the ability to: LO1. Understand how health and safety legislation is implemented in the health and social care workplace