LO2 Flashcards
safeguarding adults
involves protecting individual’s rights to live free from abuse and neglect.
in April 2015, care act established new statutory framework for care and support
safeguarding children
-involves ensuring that they live in environments that provide safe and effective care
- defined in working together to safeguard children 2015 act
need for safeguarding
-it is everyone’s responsibility
-the actions taken by professionals can help to ensure safe and effective care
disclosure and barring service
-enables employers to check criminal records to ensure that they aren’t barred from working with children
-they are responsible placing and removing people from the barred list
how legislation influences staff
it promotes safe staffing levels, the provision of effective supervision and the training and instruction of staff
how legislation influences individual premises
ensures that they are maintained, kept clean, in good condition, suitable ventilation and lighting, handwashing facilities, escape routes and safety equipment
how legislation influences practices
-promotes and encourages good personal hygiene, washing hands, wearing clean clothes, recording and reporting accidents
health and safety management systems
the steps to safety are:
-leadership and setting of standards
-trained employees
-trusting environment
-understanding of risks to workplace
risk assessments
-the process of evaluating the likelihood of a hazard causing a harm
-checks that equipment is safe
- a written record must be kept and reviewed regularly
importance of risk assessments
-it is a legal requirement
-to reduce harm to service users
-to identify potential hazards
-to control any hazards
fire safety policy
-every care setting is required to have an evacuation plan
-they should have regular drills and alarm tests
-some staff are given specific roles
-fire exits should be kept clear
asbestos policy
-found in any building built before 2000
-anyone who owns the building has a duty to manage it
when is asbestos released
when materials that contain asbestos are disturbed/damaged, fibres are released into the air.
it can cause lung cancer
transport hazards policy
-covers maintenance and safety of vehicles
-necessary risk assessment procedures are followed including seatbelts work, there is parental consent to go on a trip and adequate supervision
electrical safety policy
-electrical appliances belonging to setting must be checked for safety
-portable equipment is regularly tested
-staff should know how to report any damage to equipment
safeguarding policy
-all care environments must have safeguarding procedures in place
-must have a named person responsible for it
-all staff must have a DBS check
-all staff must be trained
reporting of accidents policy
-take account of RIDDOR requirements
-employers must report any work related accidents, illnesses and injuries
-helps to develop solutions to problems
food safety policy
-it is essential that settings have food hygiene policies and comply with legislation
examples of food safety policies
-cleaning surfaces with antibac
-using correct chopping boards
-keeping food covered
-checking use by dates
chemical and biological health hazards policy
-care settings should have a policy for hazardous substances
-staff will have to follow COSHH guidelines
disposal of hazardous waste policy
-correct disposal methods should be used for hazardous waste
types of hazardous waste
clinical- yellow bags and burned
body fluids- flushed down toilet
medication- taken to GP/pharmacy
needles/syringes- yellow box or council
soiled linen- red bags in washing machine
lone working policy
-includes safe systems to be developed to help lone workers
-key risks include working late at night or being attacked
examples of lone working procedures
-carrying a personal alarm
-having self defence training
-parking in a well lit area at night
-having a flagging system
