LO2 key legislation

Question 1

health and safety at work act 1997 key points

Answer 1

• established as a regulator for health and safety
  -sets out employer/employee responsibilities
  -provides guidance on how to minimise risk
  -provides HSEs

Question 2

HASAWA employers responsibilities

Answer 2

-ensure equipment works
-provide adequate training
-have a health and safety policy
-provide PPE if necessary

Question 3

Management of health and safety at work regulations (1999) key aspects

Answer 3

-introduced to reinforce HASAWA
-places duties on employers and employees
-enforces risk assessments

Question 4

employer responsibilities MHSWR

Answer 4

-ensure that risk assessments are carried out
-appoint a competent individual to manage health and safety
-training is provided

Question 5

what is a control measure?

Answer 5

actions that can be taken to reduce the risks posed by a hazard or to remove the hazard altogether

Question 6

Food safety act (1990) key aspects

Answer 6

-covers food prep and storage
-requires businesses to be registered (including care homes)
-enforces EHOs

Question 7

food safety act CQC involvement

Answer 7

-ensures that food and drink is handled, prepared, stored and served correctly
-must meet the requirements of the act

Question 8

impact of food safety on legislation

Answer 8

-high standards must be maintained
-employees must have adequate training
-meals must be cooked safely
-food must be safe to eat

Question 9

general food hygiene regulations (1992) key aspects

Answer 9

-requires that food hazards are identified
-settings should know which steps are crucial for safety
-food handlers must be trained

Question 10

GFH employee/employer responsibilities

Answer 10

-employers must provide appropriate hygiene facilities
-employers must provide clean protective clothes
-employees must follow all guidelines set out for them

Question 11

GFH impact on care settings

Answer 11

-Using HACCP to identify hazards, to put procedures into place and ensure standards are maintained

Question 12

manual handling operations regulations (1992) key aspects

Answer 12

-manual handling should be avoided as much as possible
-it should be risk assessed
-employers must be trained on safe manual handling

Question 13

describe safe lifting guidance

Answer 13

stand with feet apart
bend knees
keep back straight
lean slightly forward
lift item smoothly

Question 14

manual handling impacts on setting

Answer 14

training must be provided
activities must be risk assessed
lifting should be planned and practiced beforehand

Question 15

RIDDOR key aspects

Answer 15

-all accidents must be reported using an accident form
-PHE wants to stop outbreaks of work related disease
-keeping records allows for new risk assessments

Question 16

RIDDOR employer responsibilities

Answer 16

requires them to keep written records of and to report incidents to the HSE
have a legal duty to report it

Question 17

what is a statutory duty?

Answer 17

an obligation required by law- something that has to be fulfilled/done

Question 18

Data protection act (1998) key aspects

Answer 18

-data should be handled according to the 8 principles
-they ensure that data is used as it should be and that no-one unauthorised gets access to it

Question 19

what is maintaining confidentiality?

Answer 19

not sharing information without the consent of the person to which the info relates, unless there are statutory or common law grounds to do so

Question 20

8 principles (data protection)

Answer 20

information is:
-processed fairly and lawfully
-used only for intended purposes
-adequate and relevant, not excessive
-accurate and up to date
-kept in EU
-secured
-processed in line with rights
-kept no longer than needed

Question 21

COSHH (2002) key aspects

Answer 21

-covers storage, labelling and disposal of hazardous substances
-files must be kept up to date
-chemicals and medicines must be kept in original container

Question 22

COSHH examples of hazards in setting

Answer 22

-body fluids, disinfectants, cleaning materials, medications, used dressings, soiled linen

Question 23

COSHH employer and organisations responsibilities

Answer 23

-prevent/ reduce worker exposure to substances
-must ensure that dangerous substances are stored and disposed of correctly
-staff must be trained

Question 24

Civil contingencies act (2004) key aspects

Answer 24

-establishes a clear set of roles and responsibilities for those involved in emergency preparations
-requires organisations to prepare for adverse events

Question 25

when would civil contingencies need to be used

Answer 25

if there are mass casualties, and evacuation, a fire outbreak or the building is on lockdown

Question 26

what is a contingency plan?

Answer 26

a backup plan designed to address unexpected events or risks that could impact the projects timeline, budget or quality