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What is legislation?

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A collection of laws passed by parliament. It is upheld through the courts, which may prosecute the individuals or organisations if they break the law

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Overview of HASAWA 1974

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HASAWA is the basis used for all health and safety regulations. It helped to establish the health and safety executive (HSE) and also all of the main duties and responsibilities of all employers and employees

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What are the 5 key aspects of HASAWA 1974

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The work environment must not put anyone at risk
Equipment provided must be in good working order
Employers must provide adequate health and safety training for staff
A written health and safety policy should be provided
Protective equipment, if needed, must be available to employees free of charge

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What should employers do to ensure the work environment does not put anyone at risk?

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Risk assessments
PPE
Monitor staff practice
Working fire alarms, extinguishers and clear fire doors

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What most employers do to ensure equipment provided is in good working order?

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Check equipment regularly
PAT test electrical
Regularly service/maintain equipment
Provide suitable equipment for the job being done

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What must employers do to ensure that staff receive adequate health and safety training?

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Provide health and safety training and update regularly
Train staff to use specialist equipment
Regular fire evacuation drills
Provide first aid training

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What must employers do to ensure a written health and safety policy is provided?

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Produce a health and safety policy as it is a legal responsibility
Ensure staff know the policy and where to access it
Display the health and safety law poster

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What just employers do to ensure protective equipment is available free of charge to employees?

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Maintain an adequate supply of PPE
Not charge staff for PPE
Ensure staff wear PPE when necessary

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Overview of the Management of health and safety at work regulations (MHSWR) 1999

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An update which was introduced to reinforce HASAWA. These regulations place duties on both employers and employees and add specific detail to HASAWA about safety management of health and safety

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What is the key aspect for Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999?

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Adds specific detail to HASAWA about the safe management of health and safety

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What must employers do to ensure safe management of health and safety?

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Carry out risk assesments
Control measures implemented
Competent individuals are appointed to manage health, safety and security and deal with any emergencies that may occur
Information, training and supervision are provided so that work activities can be carried out safely

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What is a risk assessment?

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A document that identifies hazards and the risks associated with them so control measures can be put in place

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What are control measures + example

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Things that prevent or reduce the risk of a hazard

Eg: PAT testing and wet floor signs

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What are the 4 main things that the HSE does?

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Regulator for health and safety in the workplace
Carry out spot checks and investigations if an accident happens
Enforces legislation by issuing improvement notices and can fine settings or take them to court
Provides guidance and advice on how to minimise risks in the workplace

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What are the Employers responsibilities? x13

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Carrry out risk assessments
Provide PPE
Put control measures in place
Monitor staff practice
Ensure fire alarms, extinguishers, exits work and are accessible
Provide suitable working equipment
Safety check equipment
Maintain and service equipment
PAT testing
Provide training
Fire drills
First aid
Display health and safety law poster

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What are the Employees responsibilities? x12

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Follow risk assessments
Wear PPE
Follow procedures
Follow correct practice
Don’t block exits
Follow policies
Tell the responsible person if equipment doesn’t work
Don’t use electricals that aren’t PAT tested
Attend training
Take part in drills
Report and record accidents or first aid used
Be aware of legislation

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Overview of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002

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The law that aims to reduce the risk of hazardous substances by risk assessing, reducing the use of, substituting and providing protections for the use of chemicals.

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What is meant by a hazardous substance + examples?

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Any substance that can cause harm

Eg: bleach, disinfectants, medication, bodily fluids

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What is the COSHH File?

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A file which states what substances are hazardous and describes the hazards that the chemical presents. It gives information on handling, storage and emergency measures in cases of accidents

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What should the COSHH file include? x6

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Identify and name the hazardous substance
State where the hazardous substance is kept
Identify what the hazardous labels on the container mean
Describe the effects of the substances
State the maximum amount of time it is safe to be exposed to them
Describe how to deal with an emergency involving the hazardous substance

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What are the key aspects of COSHH 2002? x6

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COSHH covers the storage, labelling and disposal of hazardous substances
There must be a COSHH file listing all of the hazardous substances in the workplace
The COSHH file must be kept up to date
Chemicals and medication must be kept in their original containers
Substances must be stored in a safe and secure place
Containers must have an appropriate safety cap or lid

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What 3 things must employers do to follow COSHH?

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Carry out risk assessments to prevent or control exposure to hazardous substances
Have procedures in place for safe working with hazardous substances
Provide information, training and supervision so that work activities can be carried out safely

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Overview of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

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This piece of legislation is in place to reduce the risk of injury as far as possible

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Examples of manual handling x4

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Using a hoist
Heavy lifting - boxes
Moving a patient
Picking children up in a nursery

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What are the 4 key aspects of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?
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
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What should manual handling training include? x4
How to use specialist equipment - eg hoist Risk factors - how injuries occur Techniques on how to lift correctly Practical demonstrations so employers can check that employees are carrying out procedures correctly and safely
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What must be done in order to follow the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992? x7
Employers must carry out risk assessments on any manual handling Employers must provide equipment Employers must provide training for anyone who needs to carry out manual handling as part of their job role Employers must not operate manual handling equipment they have not been trained to use Reduce the need for staff to undertake manual handling unless it is essential Lifts should be planned and practiced before doing it for real Reduced risk of injury
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Overview of Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR) 2013
The reporting and recording of work related injuries, accidents and Ill health is required by law. The employer has a legal duty to follow this.
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What must Employers record and report to the HSE? x4
Work related accidents that cause death Work related accidents that cause serious injury (eg - loss/reduction of sight, serious burns, fractures, internal organ damage) Diagnosed cases of certain work related diseases (eg - carpal tunnel syndrome, exposure to biological agents, asbestosis, occupational dermatitis/asthma and cancer) Incidents that have the potential to cause harm (eg - collapse of equipment, explosions, fires, chemical spills, gas leaks and overflowing drains)
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What must records me kept of? x2
Any accidents, occupational disease or dangerous occurrence that requires reporting under RIDDOR Any other occupational accident causing injuries that result in a worker being away from work or incapacity for more than 7 consecutive days
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What information should be recorded about accidents? x4
The date, time and place of event Details of those involved A summary of what happened Details of the injury/illness that resulted
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Why must accident records be kept and reported to the HSE? x5
So employers are able to: Collect information to help them properly manage health and safety risks in the workplace Use the information as an aid to risk assessments Develop solutions to potential risks Help prevent injuries Help control costs from accidental loss or fines
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Examples of notifiable diseases x6
Food poisoning Malaria Measles Meningitis Salmonella Tuberculosis
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Overview of Food Safety Act 1990
Food safety covers all aspects of ensuring food is safe for a person to eat. It created offences in relation to safety, quality and labelling
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What are the 4 key aspects of the Food Safety Act 1990?
Safe preparation, storage and serving of food A food business must be registered Environmental health officers can seize food that is unfit for consumption, serve improvement notices and close premises that cause risks The CQC requires care services to ensure food and drink is handled, stored, prepared and delivered in a way that meets the requirements of the act.
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What must employers and employees do to ensure they follow the Food Safety Act 1990? x6
Employees must maintain height standards of personal hygiene Employees who prepare and serve food should be provided with training Food should be stored correctly Meals 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
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Overview of the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995
Food hygiene is about the conditions and measures taken to ensure the safety of food from production to consumptions. Poor hygiene can lead to illnesses.
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What are the 7 key aspects of the Food Safety (General food hygiene) regulations 1995?
Food safety hazards 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 protective clothing Food handlers must be supervised and trained in food hygiene The environment where food is prepared and cooked must be clean and in good condition Requires adequate arrangements for storage and disposal of waste
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What must employers and employees do to ensure they follow the Food Safety (General food hygiene) regulations 1995? x5
Use of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) to identify food safety hazards - packaging - work surfaces - food processing - cookware - 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 protective clothing - hygiene hats - disposable gloves and aprons
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Overview of Civil Contingencies Act 2004
It sets out how organisations must work together to plan and respond to local and National emergencies. It also establishes a clear set of roles and responsibilities for those involved in emergency preparation.
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What type of events may affect an organisations ability to maintain patients safety? x10 examples
An explosion or suspect package Extreme weather conditions A fire Flooding Hazardous materials release Major transport accidents An outbreak of an infectious disease Pandemic influenza A power or other utility failure A terrorist event
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What types of plans must the NHS, fire, police and local authorities have in place? x6
Flood plans Major incident plans Management of mass casualties Shelter and evacuation Fire, police or health service response Lockdown or controlled access
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What must plans include? x4
An outline of individual roles Ensuring staff are competent to carry out tasks assigned to them Having access to available resources and facilities Risk assessments
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Overview of the Data Protection Act
States how data should be handled and shared in order to maintain confidentiality
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What are the 8 key aspects of the Data Protection Act?
Lawfulness, fairness and transparency Purpose limitation Data minimisation Accuracy Storage limitation Integrity and confidentiality
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What is meant by safeguarding?
The measures that are taken to protect people’s health, wellbeing and rights, enabling them to be kept safe from harm, abuse and neglect
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Who are most at risk? x3
Those with disabilities Children Elderly
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Why is safeguarding needed?
To protect individuals at risk from harm and abuse as many are unaware of when they are being abused
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Why do staff need training?
So they are able to spot signs of abuse and know how to deal with disclosures and reporting concerns
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What does DBS stand for?
Disclosure and Barring service
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What are DBS checks?
Background checks to ensure individuals are safe to work/volunteer with vulnerable adults and children.
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What are the 3 types of DBS checks and what do they involve?
Standard - checks for criminal convictions, cautions and warnings Enhanced - an additional check for any information held by police that is relevant to the role being applied for Enhanced with list checks - checks the barred list
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How do DBS checks protect people?
It identifies people who are not suitable to work with vulnerable adults/children and puts them on a barred list
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What are the influences of legislation on staff and what do they involve? x3
Safeguarding - protecting people from harm Health and Safety - follow systems of work in place Training - have relevant skills and knowledge to perform their duties to require standards
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What are the influences of legislation on premises and what do they involve? x4
Food - food safety regulations Risk assessments- activities and equipment to ensure the safety of all in the setting Fire - keep clear and well sign posted exits, fire extinguishers Equality Act - adaptations made to provide access to all
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What are the influences of legislation on practices and what do they involve? x5
Activities staff do as part of their role - risk assessed Records that to be kept - accidents and injuries Training that is delivered - must be relevant for staff to complete their role Safeguarding - staff are able to identify signs on abuse Policies that need to be created and implemented - managers develop policies.
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What is a policy?
A document created by an organisation in order to ensure they are following legislation. They set out clear guidelines and expectations
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What is a procedure?
An established or official way of doing something
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Why are policies and procedures important?
They ensure the health, safety and security of everyone who lives in, works in or visitors health and social care settings. Clearly written policies and procedures will help with ensuring that everyone works in a safe and correct manner
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What does the reporting of accidents policy involve?
Records must be kept of any accidents in order to help manage the risks in the workplace to prevent injuries
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What does the food safety policy involve?
Carrying out procedures in order to reduce the risk of those who are vulnerable being harmed by food
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What does the chemical and biology health hazards policy involve?
Having agreed ways of working with hazardous substances and waste in order to follow COSHH regulation
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What does the disposal of hazardous wastes policy involve?
Ensures the correct disposal of waste method is used to prevent contamination and spread of infections
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What does the lone working policy involve?
Establishes safe systems to identify the risk to staff who work alone Eg: social workers
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What does the storage and dispensing of medicines policy involve?
Clear procedures on how to store, administer and dispose of medications
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What does the security of premises, possessions and individuals policy involve?
Preventing unauthorised individuals from entering settings Prevents vulnerable patients from leaving settings unsupervised
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What does the health and safety management systems policy involve?
Organisations have a legal duty to put suitable arrangements in place to manage health and safety
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What does the workplace hazards and risk controls policy involve?
It ensures effective controls are put in place so injuries, illnesses and accidents can be avoided
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What does the fire safety policy involve?
Having a fire evacuation plan in place to protect all individuals and reduce any harm
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What does the asbestos policy include?
Ensures the prevention of the presence of asbestos in the air that can be inhaled by employees and others who may be present
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What does the transport hazards policy involve?
Covers the maintenance and safety of vehicles Ensures plans are in place in cases of traffic, weather and emergencies
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What does the electrical safety policy involve?
All electrical appliances are PAT tested and serviced regularly
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What does the safeguarding policy include?
Protecting individuals at risk of abuse and neglect. Ensures there is a named person responsible for safeguarding All staff DBS checked
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Why should policies and procedures be reviewed? x8
To ensure they reflect changes in legislation To keep them up to date To identify any issues that need addressing To check they still meet the settings needs and aims To develop new policies for new needs or situations To check they are being implemented effectively To ensure they are adequate for their purpose To amend them in the light of experience
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How to review policies and procedures x3
Record the date the review has taken place Record who carried out the review Record the date the next review is due
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What are the consequences of not reviewing policies and procedures? x6
Fine Loss of job Setting closed down Prosecution Injury Removal from professional registers

Health And Social - Unit 3 (4 decks)

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