Lo2 Flashcards
What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
Provides guidance, advice, tools, and templates to ensure health and safety regulations are followed in workplaces.
List the responsibilities of employers under health and safety regulations.
- Provide public liability insurance.
- Ensure first aid is available.
- Implement emergency evacuation procedures.
- Use signage for safety.
- Conduct risk assessments.
- Report incidents (RIDDOR).
- Train staff.
What are employees’ responsibilities for health and safety?
- Take care of their own health and safety.
- Protect the health and safety of others.
- Follow safety procedures.
- Attend safety training.
What does the Equality Act 2010 aim to do?
Protects people from discrimination in the workplace and society, replacing previous anti-discrimination laws.
What is the purpose of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)?
Ensures safer recruitment decisions by preventing unsuitable individuals from working with vulnerable groups.
What are the key principles of the Data Protection Act 1998?
- Data must be used fairly and lawfully.
- For limited, specific purposes.
- Accurate and up-to-date.
- Kept secure and for no longer than necessary.
What is COSHH and its purpose?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) ensures employers take measures to control exposure to hazardous substances and protect health.
How should chlorine risks be managed?
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Provide respiratory and skin protection.
- Ensure proper ventilation.
- Secure storage.
- Follow handling regulations.
What are the legal and ethical responsibilities of coaches and instructors?
- Provide first aid access.
- Contact emergency services.
- Follow safety standards.
- Have insurance for liability and accidents.
- Protect participants from harm or abuse.
What is a “duty of care”?
The legal obligation to safeguard others from harm during activities or service use.
What are the responsibilities of a health and safety officer?
- Conduct risk assessments.
- Ensure risks are minimized.
- Check policies are implemented.
- Provide training on safety.
What are the roles of a fire officer?
- Ensure fire equipment is operational.
- Train staff in emergency procedures.
- Maintain clear emergency exits.
What are the typical security procedures in sports and leisure facilities?
- Membership tracking.
- Staff DBS checks.
- Secure storage options.
- Monitor entrances with CCTV.
List the key health and safety documents used in sports and leisure.
Risk assessments, incident/accident reports, maintenance records, and evacuation procedures.
