LO 2 - Policies and procedures

Question 1

Key points for fire safety policy/procedure

Answer 1

fire evacuation plan legally require in each setting

some people with additional needs have personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEP)

Question 2

key points for health and safety management systems policy/procedure

Answer 2

train employees in health and safety

understand the risks related to workplace and activity

Question 3

key points for asbestos duty to manage policy/procedure

Answer 3

find out if asbestos is present
record the location, type and condition of asbestos
assess risk of anyone being exposed to asbestos
plan how to manage these risks + put the plan into action
provide information to anyone who could disturb it

Question 4

key points for electrical safety policy/procedure

Answer 4

PAT tests
frequently visual check for damage
how to report damage + who to

Question 5

key points for safeguarding policy/procedure

Answer 5

named person responsible for safeguarding
staff DBS checked
staff safeguarding trained - know indicators of abuse
reporting system for concerns

Question 6

key point for food safety policy/procedure

Answer 6

wash fruit + veg
store correctly
check use by dates
ensure food preparation and equipment are clean

Question 7

key points chemical and biological health hazards

Answer 7

bodily fluids
medication
clinical waste
cleaning materials

Question 8

key points disposal of hazardous waste policy/procedure

Question 9

key points for transport policy/procedure

Answer 9

vehicle checked for safety and maintained

the journey activity will be risk assessed.