LO2: How Legislation,policies And Procedures Promote Health Social Care And Childcare Environments

Question 1

Legislation

Answer 1

A collection of laws passed by government

Question 2

Risk

Answer 2

Likelihood that someone or something could be harmed

Question 3

PPE

Answer 3

Personal protective equipment provided by the employer

Question 4

Health and safety at work act

Answer 4

The measures employers and employees take to protect the wellbeing of workers and non workers from harm

Question 5

Employers responsibilities towards the health and safety at work act

Answer 5

-Carry out risk assessments
- monitor staff practice

Question 6

Employee hasawa

Answer 6

-any hazards should be reported to the employer
-provided protective equipment must be worn

Question 7

Management of health and safety at work regulations

Answer 7

These regulations were introduced to reinforce and support the health safety at work act

Question 8

Risk assessment

Answer 8

The process of evaluating the likelihood of a hazard actually causing harm

Question 9

Control measures

Answer 9

Actions that can be taken to reduce the risks posed by a hazard or to completely remove the hazard

Question 10

The food safety act 1990

Answer 10

Covers safe preparation storage and service of food
- impact on care settings
Food should be stored correctly
Food provided must be safe to eat

Question 11

Food safety (General Food hygiene)

Answer 11

-safety controls must be in place
-Requires food safety hazards are identified

Question 12

Food standards agency checklist

Answer 12

-Handwashing
-Food storage and preparation
-Accidents
-Meals

Question 13

Manual handling

Answer 13

Using the correct procedure when physically moving any load or lifting

Question 14

Guidance for safe lifting

Answer 14

1. Stand with feet apart
2. Bend the knees
3. Keep back straight
   4 lean slightly forward to get a good grip
4. Lift smoothly