LO2

Question 1

what is legislation

Answer 1

law

Question 2

what are regulations

Answer 2

a rule to help stick by the law

Question 3

health and safety at work act

Answer 3

. ensures safety of people on premises
. safe place of work/system of work
. provide training

Question 4

management of health and safety at work regulations

Answer 4

. requires risk assessment
. safe equipment
. safe system of work

Question 5

food safety act

Answer 5

. treat food intended for human consumption
. do not add/remove anything from food
. label correctly

Question 6

manual handling operations regulations

Answer 6

. how to lift and move objects/people safely
. must be trained
. must avoid hazardous lifts if possible

Question 7

RIDDOR

Answer 7

. makes employers responsible for reporting serious workplace accidents

Question 8

the data protection act

Answer 8

. used lawfully and fairly
. info only kept as long as needed
. only Information gathered if needed
. accurate and up to date
. locked away- password/lock and key

Question 9

COSHH

Answer 9

preventing harm from hazardous substances

Question 10

8 steps to COSHH

Answer 10

1. assess risk
2. decide precautions
3. control exposure
4. control measures used
5. monitor exposure
6. carry out appropriate health surveillance
7. prepare plans
8. ensure staff trained

Question 11

civil contingencies act

Answer 11

how organisations work together to deal with local and national emergencies

Question 12

safeguarding

Answer 12

protecting individuals from harm and abuse. making sure their health, well being and rights are protected.

Question 13

people most at risk of abuse

Answer 13

. learning disability
. dementia
. lack mental capacity
. sensory impairment 
. physical disability
. looked after children

Question 14

DBS

Answer 14

police looking into a persons past to check that they are safe to work with children and vulnerable people

Question 15

legislation impacts on

Answer 15

. staff
. premises
. working practice

Question 16

what is a policy

Answer 16

how an organisation intends to conduct its services

Question 17

procedures

Answer 17

details of how an organisation will put into action its policies

Question 18

lone working policy

Answer 18

risk assess first to check safety

Question 19

risk assessments

Answer 19

requires by law to identify and assess risks in the workplace

Question 20

5 stages of risk assessment

Answer 20

1. look for hazards
2. assess who may be harmed
3. consider risks
4. document findings
5. review assessment