Everything Flashcards
When was the mental capacity act introduced
2005
What is the purpose of the mental capacity act?
To protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment
When was the care act introduced
2014
Purpose of the care act
To help improve people’s independence and wellbeing
6 principles of the care act (think APPPPE🦧)
Accountability
Prevention
Protection
Proportionality
Partnership
Empowerment
What is radicalisation
The process by which people come to support terrorism, extremism and in some cases participate in terrorist groups
Terrorism definition
The use of violence/ intimidation based on extremist views
Extremism definition
Holding extreme political or religious views
Radicalisation sources of support
Support groups
Talk therapies
Charities
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Social services
What year was riddor introduced
2013
What does riddor stand for
Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations
What is riddor?
Outlines employees obligation to report incidents or occurrences in the workplace
Why use riddor?
In line with legislation
In line with organisational values
Provides evidence
When was coshh introduced
2002
What does coshh stand for
Control of substances hazardous to health
What is coshh?
Outlines the obligations of employees to use risk assessments when dealing with hazardous substances to prevent harm
When was manual handling operations regulations introduced
1992
What is the manual handling operations regulations?
Reduces the risk of injury when moving, handling or repositioning a person or object within the workplace
When was the health and safety at work act introduced
1974
What is the health and safety at work act for?
To ensure all employees are safe and without harm at work