mock revision review

Question 1

responsibility of board of governors

Answer 1

• do not make policies and procedures or risk assessments
• their responsibility is to ensure safeguarding measures are in place (for everyone)
• ensure premises is safe (eg fire exit not working)
• ensure standards of care being met in the school (eg learning disabilities, physical disabilities)
• ensure disciplinary action is taken when necessary and processes are followed properly
• oversee management of the school to see if jobs are being done correctly

Question 2

roles of board of governors

Answer 2

• managers complying with H&S legislation
• overseeing safer recruitment practices such as DBS checks
• carry out health and safety issues eg) staff being given PPE

Question 3

what must be reported under RIDDOR

Answer 3

• work related deaths
• serious accidents
• absences lasting longer than 7 days
• serious injuries
• near misses

Question 4

reasons for DBS checks

Answer 4

• ensures people on barred lists don’t work with vulnerable people
• ensures unsuitable people don’t work with vulnerable individuals
• provides employers with all details of convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings

Question 5

how to carry out risk assessments (WILL GET THIS IN EXAM)

Answer 5

• walk around setting to identify hazards
• thinking about how individuals might be harmed
• evaluate likelihood of harm occurring and rank high, medium or low
• focusing on activities, substances or process which could cause harm
• examine incident forms to identity hazards
• consider non-routine events (trips, visitors)
• consider long-term hazards (asbestos)
• take action to reduce risk of harm (eg: frayed carpet- replace carpet)
• make a written record
ㅤ• consider individual needs

Question 6

how does doing risk assessments reduce risk

Answer 6

• identify ways to control risks
• implement less risky options
• limiting access (eg: lock cupboards)
• provide washing and first aid facilities
• provide staff training
• ensure broken equipment is removed or replaced

Question 7

how to protect from biological hazards

Answer 7

• appropriate cleaning procedures
• if vomited, stay off until no longer contagious
• clean equipment regularly
• staff using ppe
• staff training in disposing of waste in a specific way
• mould and fungi removed immediately

Question 8

how should manager respond to a service user escaping

Answer 8

• assess harm to other people in scenario
- check for injuries or harm
- seek medical help
- involve child protection professionals

• investigate incidents
- talk to staff/ parent/ children to ascertain how the gate was left open
- review CCTV

• follow up review
- take disciplinary action
- review security
- determine training needs

Question 9

how does Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 reduce hazards

Answer 9

• manual handling must be avoided
• unavoidable manual handling must be risk assessed
• risks must be recognised or reduced

How hazards are reduced
• ensure staff are trained in manual handling
• providing adequate equipment such as hoists
• maintain equipment effectively
• ensure safe working practices
• have guidelines/ policies and procedures in place to reduce risks

Question 10

responsibilities professionals have to promote health and safety

Answer 10

• carry out risk assessment
• using PPE
• attend training
• maintain clean/ hygienic environment

Question 11

what to do when fire breaks out

Answer 11

• sound alarm
• ACTFAST
• use fire extinguishers if trained
• help service users to correct safety points