LO2 - Legislation, Policies And Procedures Flashcards
What is a legislation?
A collection of laws passed by Parliament; they are upheld through the courts
What are the legislations that promote health, safety and security?
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Management of Health and Safety At Work Regulations 1999
The Food Safety Act 1990
The Food Safety Regulations 1992
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Reporting of Incidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
The Data Protection Act 1998
The Civil Contingencies Act 2004
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002
What are 4 key aspects of the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
Responsible for monitoring health and safety in the workplace
Enforce legislation through improvement notices, and can even fine and take to court
Provide guidance and advice on minimising risks
Do spot checks on workplaces and investigations
What are some employer’s responsibilities identified by the Health and Safety at Work Act?
Carry out risk assessments To regularly safety check equipment Provide training for staff To display the 'Health and Safety Law' poster Ensure staff wear PPE provided
What are some employee’s responsibilities identified by the Health and Safety at Work Act?
Report any hazards to the employer
Wear any protective clothing provided
Take part in health and safety training provided
Do mot misuse or tamper with equipment
Why was the Management of Health and Safety At Work Regulations introduced in 1999?
To reinforce the Health and Safety at Work Act; adds more specific detail
What are 3 management responsibilities identified by the Management of Health and Safety At Work Regulations.
Risk assessments carried out
Any control measures required are implemented
Information, training and supervision are provided
What are 4 key aspects of the Food and Safety Act?
Covers safe preparation, storage and serving of food
Requires the registration of food businesses
Environmental Health Officers:
- can seize food thats not fit for consumption
- close premises causing a risk to health
What are some food safety requirements of an employee preparing food?
- Clean protective clothing must be worn; gloves, aprons etc.
- Food preparation and serving areas must be well maintained.
- Must be supervised and/or trained in food hygiene
What are the 4 critical- control points used to identify safety hazards in the preparation of food?
Handwashing
Food storage and preparation
Accidents
Meals
What are the keys aspects of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations?
Avoid the need for manual handling when possible
Assess the risk of injury from manual handling
Information, training and supervision provided
Describe the safe posture for lifting something up from the floor.
Guidance for safe lifting:
- Stand with feet apart
- Bend the knees
- Keep the back straight
- Lean slightly forward to grip the item
- Life smoothly
What legislation is often referred to as RIDDOR?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Why is keeping records of accidents and incidents in a care setting important?
Can be used as an aid to risk assessment
Help develop solutions to potential risks
Help prevent injuries and ill health
What are 4 types of data that would be found in a health care setting?
Patient records
Test results
Phone calls
Emails
