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1. Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting.…
The policies and procedures are put in place to make sure that legislation is being followed so that all people in the setting, are being cared for are safe, this includes staff and service users. Also that their needs are being met, inclusive practise and diversity is being followed out and that the setting is staying within the law. They must reflect on legislation so that the policies and procedures are correct and are the correct way of doing things. For example if a health and safety procedure was put in place and was not in-line with legislation then this could cause the setting to get in trouble with the law and could cause harm to the person who was in need of health and safety requirements could become harmed.…
Aii. Having a Health and Safety Policies and Procedure in place gives full adherence and compliance to the rules and regulations to protect the employers, employees, clients and visitors safeguarding all when using the care setting.…
The framework which we work to within the home for health, safety and risk management are based around the Health and Safety at work act 1974. Within this act it states that we need to follow the health and safety policies which as a company we have and also risk assessments. The HSE states that there are several things we must follow, this includes:…
1.1 – Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting…
M1- describe how health and safety legislation, policies and procedures promote the safety of individuals in a health or social care setting.…
The main points of health & safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer are to protect employees from or reduce the risks of harm, illness or injury in the work setting. They also ensure the work setting is a safe environment to work in and employees are properly trained to fulfil their job role and equipment is safe to use, properly maintained and employees are trained to use it. Policies and procedures such as medication, fire safety, COSHH, moving and handling, are all included in Health and Safety legislation. 3. What is the difference between a'smart' and a'smart'?…
Legislation relating to employment exists to stop exploitation of workers by their employers mainly to protect the rights of their employee’s and to make sure that they have everything they need such as.…
1.1The Health and safety policies and procedures in my setting cover the current legislation set out by the law. There are also procedures that are set out as guidance. These policies and procedures give clear guidelines for staff to follow in safety, cleanliness, maintenance, storage of cleaning chemicals etc, first aid.…
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Unit 504 Develop health and safety and risk management policies procedures and practices in health and social care or children and young people's settings (M1) Sector unit number M1 Level: 5 Credit value: 5 Unit Reference Number: K/602/3172 Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services 1.1 Explain the legislative framework for health, safety and risk management in the work setting. 1.2 Analyse how policies, procedures and practices in own setting meet health, safety and risk management requirements. 2.1 Demonstrate compliance with health, safety and risk management procedures 2.2 Support others to comply with legislative and organisational health, safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices relevant to their work. 2.3 Explain the actions to take when health, safety and risk management, procedures and practices are not being complied with.…
Legislation that relates to general health and safety in a health and social care setting,…
Develop health and safety and risk management policies procedures and practices in health and social care (M1)…
The principal aim of following health, safety and security procedures is to prevent harm from occurring not only to employees while they at work but also to the business itself and its customers. Additionally, there are legal reasons why these procedures must be followed. According to one of the key legislation which is generic legislation Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 both employers and employees are responsible for ensuring safe and secure work environment.…