Laws Flashcards
What are the minimum requirements from the chemical agents regulation 2015
(5)
Reduction of exposure of employees to chemicals
Monitoring of exposure to chemicals
Control of exposure to chemicals
Provision of information, instruction and training
Provision of relevant health surveillance where RA shows risk to health
What does the Safety, Health and Welfare 2005 act govern?
(3)
Not engage in improper conduct likely to endanger S, H and W of self and others
Attend such training as appropriate
Shall not misrepresent themselves with regard to the level of training
Safety Health and Welfare at Work (biological Agents) Regulation 2013
(4)
Sets down the minimum requirements for the protection of workers from the health risks associated with biological agents in the workplace
Biological safety cabinets
Decontamination - disinfection/sterilisation
Categories of biological agents - Code of practice
What Act sets down the minimum requirements for the protection of workers from the health risks associated with biological agents in the workplace?
Safety Health and Welfare at Work (biological Agents) Regulation 2013
Which act protects employees in the workplace?
Safety, Health and Welfare 2005 Act
What act protects employees from chemical agents
Chemical agents regulation 2015
What is ISO 15189
ISO 15189:2022 is an international standard for
medical laboratories.
What is HIQA responsible for?
(8)
Responsible for driving quality and safety in Ireland’s health and social care services through
Leaders in developing and implementing a world class health service accreditation system for Ireland
Whole hospital accreditation
Through accreditation programmes management and staff are helped to identify the strengths of their hospital as well as areas for improvement
Setting standards for health and social services
Social services inspectorate
Monitoring Healthcare Quality and Safety
Health Technology assessment
Health Information
What does the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994-2014 cover
(7)
Contract
Employer details
Hours
Payment
Sick leave
Grievance procedure
Disciplinary procedure and dismissal
What act covers employee contract, hours, payment etc
Terms of Employment (information) Act 1994- 2014
What is the Human Biological Material: Recommendations for Collection, Use and Storage in Research (2005) responsible for?
Uses of Human Biological Material
Consent
Archival
Commercialism
Confidentiality and privacy
Management of material
What Act is responsible for managing the use of human biological material in Irelan?
Human Biological Material: Recommendations for Collection, Use and Storage in Research (2005)
What were the three aspects of the directive of 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes
Replacement
Reduction
Refinement
What law was brought in to protect animals in scientific research?
The EU directive 2010/63/EU of the European parliment
