Legislation

Question 1

The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002​

Answer 1

Requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health and includes nano materials. You can prevent or reduce workers’ exposure to hazardous substances.

Question 2

Health and Safety Work Act 1974​

Answer 2

Employers must protect the health and safety and welfare at work for all employees, clients, visitors, and general public. This may include carrying out risk assessments, keeping records of accidents, health and safety training.​

Question 3

Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981​

Answer 3

The provision of first aid in health and care settings which should be “adequate and appropriate”. Any incidents should be recorded in an accident book/form including nature of the incident, injury date & time , treatment.​

Question 4

RIDDOR 2013​

Answer 4

Reporting diseases, accidents and illnesses at work is a legal requirement. ​

Question 5

Health and Safety at work 1974​

Answer 5

The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) governs the requirements of employers and employees to ensure that they maintain a safe working environment for all.​

Question 6

Care Act 2014​

Answer 6

Replaces a number of existing acts. The purpose is to implement a system of support, putting the service user at the centre of care while integrating the needs of carers so support is in place before the service user’s situation is in crisis. ​

Question 7

The Disability Discrimination Act 2005​

Answer 7

Contained provisions making it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in relation to employment, the provision of goods, facilities and services, and the disposal and management of premises.​

Question 8

Mental Health Act 2007​

Answer 8

The main purpose of the legislation is to ensure that people with serious mental disorders which threaten their health or safety or the safety of the public can be treated irrespective of their consent where it is necessary to prevent them from harming themselves or others.​

Question 9

Mental Capacity Act 2005​

Answer 9

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment. It applies to people aged 16 and over.​

Question 10

Equality Act 2010​

Answer 10

The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. 9 protected characteristics.​

Question 11

Human Rights Act 1998​

Answer 11

The Human Rights Act is a UK law passed in 1998. It lets you defend your rights in UK courts and compels public organisations – including the Government, police and local councils – to treat everyone equally, with fairness, dignity and respect.​

Question 12

Data Protection Act 1998 -> General Data Protection Regulations GDPR 2018

Answer 12

All personal information held by any organisation cannot be shared without permission, kept up to date, used honestly, fairly and only for reason given. Info must be kept safe and secure, not passed to other countries or copied without consent.

Question 13

Disclosure and barring service 2012

Answer 13

Background checks on anyone working with vulnerable people in health, social and educational settings.

Question 14

Every Child Matters 2003

Answer 14

Ensures all children have a chance to reach their full potential by reducing levels of ill health and eradicating abuse or neglect.

Question 15

The Children’s Act 2004

Answer 15

Duty to cooperate for all services concerned in care and safeguarding of children, setting up local safeguarding boards and promoting interests of disadvantaged children and young people.

Question 16

The Lone Worker Policy

Answer 16

Guidance and procedures aimed to ensure people are safe to work on their own. Others must know where you are working to promote safety and reduce risk to self and legal issues.