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L02 Flashcards

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Name 3 reasons for reviewing policies and procedures

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Reflect any changes in legislation
Keep them up to date
Identify any issues or deficiencies that need addressing
Check that they still meet the setting’s needs and aims
Develop new policies for new needs or situations
Being implemented effectively
Adequate for their purpose
Amend them in the light of experience

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Name 3 reasons why policies should be in place

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Asbestos
Chemical and biological health hazards
Disposal of hazardous waste
Electrical, fire and food safety
Management systems
Lone working
Reporting of accidents
Safeguarding
Security
Storage and dispensing of medicines
Transport
Risk assessment

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What policies would apply to an adult with dementia wandering out of the care home?

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Security of premises
Safeguarding
Risk assessment

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What policies would apply to a member of staff who trips on a rug and falls?

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Reporting of accidents
Workplace hazards
Risk controls

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What policies would apply to a primary school outing using a minibus?

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Health and safety
Management systems
Safeguarding
Risk assessment
Transport

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What policies would apply to a planning of building maintenance work on school premises?

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workplace hazards
Risk controls
Asbestos
Fire safety
Security of premises
Safeguarding
Health and safety management systems
Electrical safety

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What policies apply to changing of nappies in a children’s nursery?

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Workplace hazards
Risk controls
Safeguarding
Disposal of hazardous waste
Lone working

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Name 3 security procedures

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Staff wearing ID lanyards
Electronic security pads with pin code entry
Locking external doors and gates
Staffed reception desk
Window locks or restraints
Escorting visitors
CCTV monitoring external entrances
Monitoring of keys
Issuing visitor badges

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Name 3 reasons why social service departments have a mobile phone lone worker system

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Employees leave a message detailing a visit and the time it will take
The message goes to a central computer
If the employee has not called in to cancel the message after the stated time, the computer alerts the line manager and eventually the police
The phone also has a panic button for emergency use this links directly to reception allowing the receptionist to listen in to a conversation, employee uses code words to alert reception to organise assistance

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Name 3 procedures for safe lone working which will vary depending on job role

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Telling colleagues where you are going and when you will be back
Carrying a personal alarm
Carrying a basic phone
Taking self defence training
Training on appropriate response to an attack
At night, park in a well lit area
A flagging system - flagging up potential violent people and are able to recommend who should or should not visit those people

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Name 3 key risks of lone working

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Staff are often required to work at all hours
Social workers may have to take children away from home - this is often highly intense and emotional
Personal care staff can be mistaken for health visitors carrying drugs and may be attacked
Personal care staff are often on foot and have regular patterns of visits - this may make them more vulnerable

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How should ordering of medicines be handled?

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The process should be quick and efficient

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How should receiving of medicines be handled?

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A list of medication ordered should be checked against that received

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How should storing of medicines be handled?

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Controlled drugs must be stored in a locked cupboard or might be kept by the individual if self administering

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How should the administering of medicines be handled?

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Ensure the right person receives the right does of the right medication at the right time

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How should the recording of medicines be handled?

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Use the medicine administration record, which charts the administration of drugs. Make sure the records are clear

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How should the transfer of medicines be handled?

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Medication has to stay with the individual as it is their property, so if they are transferred to another care setting the mediation goes with them

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How should the disposal of medicines be handled?

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Return unwanted medication to a pharmacy. Care homes must use a licensed waste management company

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Name 3 employers responsibilities for the working environment must not put anyone at risk

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Carry out risk assessments
Provide PPE
Put in place procedures to prevent accidents
Monitor staff practice
Ensure working fire alarms and fire extinguishers and accessible fire doors

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Name 3 employers responsibilities for the equipment provided must be safe and working properly

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Provide equipment that is fit for its purpose and in good working order
Regularly safety check equipment
Regularly service and maintain equipment
Ensure electrical appliances are PAT-tested

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Name 3 employers responsibilities for providing adequate health and safety training for staff

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Provide regular health and safety training
Train staff to use specialist equipment
Have regular fire evacuation practices
Provide adequate first aid

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Name 3 employers responsibilities for a written health and safety policy provided

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Produce a health and safety policy in line with legal requirements
Ensure staff are aware and have access to the policy
Display the ‘Health and safety law’ poster

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23
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Name 3 employers responsibilities for protective equipment free of charge for employees

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Maintain an adequate supply of PPE
Make no charge to staff for PPE
Ensure staff wear PPE provided

24
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Name 3 employees responsibilities for the HASAWA 1974

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Co-operate with their employers regulations
Report any hazards to the employer
Do not misuse or damage equipment provided
Take care of themselves and others
Wear any protective clothing provided
Take part in health and safety training

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What does HASAWA stand for?

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Health And Safety At Work Act 1974

26
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What does PAT stand for?

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Portable Appliance Testing

27
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What is a risk assessment?

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The process of evaluating the likelihood of a hazard actually causing harm

28
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Name 3 ways in which the Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 added specific detail to the HASAWA about what employers must ensure

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Risk assessments are carried out and any control measures required are implemented
Competent individuals are appointed to manage health and safety and security, and to deal with any emergencies
Information, training and supervision are provided so that work activities can be carried out safely

29
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Name 3 key aspects of the Food safety act 1990

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Covers the safe preparation, storage and serving of food
Requires the registration of food businesses
Environmental health officers can seize food that is thought to be unfit for consumption, serve an improvement notice and close premises causing a risk to health
The CQC requires that care services ensure the food and drink are delivered in a way that meets the requirements of the act

30
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Name 3 impacts on care settings for the Food safety act 1990

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Employees must maintain high standards of personal hygiene
Employees who prepare and serve food should be provided with training in food safety
Food should be prepared, cooked and served hygienically and safely
Food provided must be safe to eat
Records must be kept of where food is from so that it is traceable

31
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Who are the CQC?

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The Care Quality Commission

32
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Name 3 key aspects of the Food safety (General Food Hygiene) regulations 1992

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Requires that food safety hazards are identified
Settings should know which steps in their setting are critical for food safety
Safety controls must be in place, maintained and reviewed
Food handlers must wear suitable clean and appropriate clothing
Food handlers must be supervised and / or trained in food hygiene to a level appropriate for their job
The environment where food is prepared and cooked must be kept clean and in good condition
Requires adequate arrangements for storage and disposal of waste

33
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Name 3 impacts on care settings of the Food safety (General Food Hygiene) regulations 1992

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Use of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) to identify food safety hazards such as packing / food containers, work surfaces, food processing equipment, cookware and personal hygiene
Food safety controls and procedures must be in place and reviewed regularly
Food preparation and serving areas must be well maintained
Employers must provide appropriate facilities for personal hygiene
Employers must provide clean and protective clothing

34
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Why are older people more likely to suffer from food poisoning?

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They have a weaker immune system

35
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Why does suitable clothing have to worn?

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This is because it prevents harmful bacteria from spreading to food preparation areas

36
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Name 3 key aspects of the Manual Handling Operations regulations 1992 (Amended 2002)

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Avoid the need for manual handling as far as possible
Assess the risk of injury from any manual handling that is unavoidable
Take action to reduce the risk of injury as far as possible
Employers must provide information, training and supervision about safe manual handling

37
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Name 3 impacts on care settings for Manual Handling Operations regulations 1992 (Amended 2002)

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Training must be provided for anyone who needs to carry out manual handling as part of their job role
Any manual handling activities must be risk assessed
Employees must not operate manual handling equipment that they have not been trained to use
Reduced risk of injury
Reduced need for staff to undertake manual handling unless is it essential
Lifts should be planned and practised before doing it for real

38
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How do you safely carry out manual handling?

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Stand with feet apart
Bend knees
Keep back straight
Lean slightly forward to get a grip of the item
Lift smoothly

39
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Name 3 aspects that manual handling training should include

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Information about risk factors and how injuries can occur
Techniques for carrying out manual handling safely for the tasks involved in the individual’s workplace tasks
How to use mechanical aids e.g. a hoist
Practical work to allow the trainer to identify and put right anything the trainee is not doing safely

40
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What does RIDDOR stand for?

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013

41
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Name 3 incidents that need to be reported to the health and safety executive under the RIDDOR regulation

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Work related accidents that cause death
Work related accidents that cause serious injury
Diagnosed cases of certain work related diseases
Incidents that have the potential to cause harm

42
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Name 2 record that must be kept according to RIDDOR

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Any accident, occupational disease or dangerous occurrence that requires reporting
Any other occupational accident causing injuries that result in a worker being away from work or incapacitated for more than seven consecutive days

43
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Name 3 parts of information that should be recorded under the RIDDOR regulation

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The date, time and place
Details of those involved
A summary of what happened
Details of the injury / illness that resulted

44
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Name 3 keeping of records of incidents that enables employers to do under the RIDDOR regulation

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Collect information to help them properly manage health and safety risks in their workplace
Use the information as an aid to risk assessment
Develop solutions to potential risks
Help prevent injuries and ill health
Help control costs from accidental loss or fines

45
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Name 3 types of diseases / illnesses that should be reported under the RIDDOR regulation

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Anthrax
Food poisoning
Hepatitis
Malaria
Measles
Meningitis
Salmonella
Tuberculosis
Typhoid

46
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Name the 8 principle of the Data Protection Act 1998

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Processed fairly and lawfully
Used only for the purposes for which it was intended
Adequate and relevant but not excessive
Accurate and kept up to date
Kept for no longer than 5 years
Processed in line with the rights of the individual
Secured
Not transferred to other countries outside the EU

47
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What year was the health and safety at work act?

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1974

48
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What year was the health and safety at work regulations?

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1999

49
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What year was the food safety act?

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1990

50
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What year was the food safety (general food hygiene) regulations?

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1992

51
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What year was the manual handling operations regulations?

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1992

52
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What year was the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations?

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2013

53
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What year was the data protection act?

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1998

54
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What year was the civil contingencies act?

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2004

55
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What year was the control of substances hazardous to health?

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2002

56
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What does COSHH stand for?

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Control of substances hazardous to health

Health and social unit 3 (3 decks)

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