2.3 influences of legislation Flashcards
what do the influences of legislation do?
They ensure that the setting has the number of staff that they need, the correct supervision and training of staff and ensures the environment is safe.
What is legislation essential for?
individuals to be safe and secure. Legislation impacts on; 1. staff 2. premises and 3. working practices
Legislation promotes staff, safe what?
safe staffing levels which aims to have effective supervision, instruction and staff training.
Having the right amount of staff means what?
Right amount of staff with relevant level of qualifications can lead to better care and lowers the risk of harm.
What does legislation give staff a role in?
Gives staff a role in implementing and making changes to health, safety and security arrangements in work settings.
Nursey setting staff ratios
child 0-2- staff 1-3 children
child 2-3- staff 1-4 children
child 3-5- staff 1-8 children
The influence of legislation on premises does what?
Ensures that health, social care and childcare settings are well maintained.
- clean
- in good condition
What must be provided on premises?
- suitable&sufficient ventilation& lighting
- handwashing facilities
- changing facilities if required
- Escape routes/ exits- including accessibility
- Signs- show escape routes& location of fire alarms, extinguishers.
what is also promoted through policies and procedures?
- Effective handwashing
- Wearing clean clothes
- Using protective equipment- eg aprons, gloves
- safe storage, removal& deposal of waste
Duties are qualified with which phrase?
’ so far as is reasonably practicable’- employers can argue that the cost of a particular safety measure are not justified by the reduction in risk that the measure would produce.
It is your managers duty to tell you what?
- A safe system of work
- A safe place of work
- safe equipment and machinery
- Carrying out risk assessments as set out in regulations, and taking steps to eliminate or control these risks.
