responsibilities of the service providers Flashcards
a hazardous chemical is spilt by a cleaner in a residential care home.
describe one action the staff should carry out straight away
-analyse the content of the spill, e.g. assess risk to residents and staff.
-ensure residents are kept away e.g. warning signs
-clean up the spill e.g. use appropriate procedures such as wearing gloves, PPE.
-inform senior manager, so they are aware of the incident, record the incident
describe in detail one way a nursery school head teacher can implement health and safety management systems
-ensuring health and safety policies are being implemented.
-supervising and monitoring staff.
-carrying out inspection/ safety works
outline 3 ways employers can make the work environment safe using health and safety at work act
-carry out risk assessments.
-train staff in health and safety.
-put health and safety management systems in place.
-write health and safety policies and procedures.
-inform staff e.g. posters
Give 2 examples of individuals who would need a DBS check
A nurse, a teacher, a doctor, and adoptive/foster parents
Describe the roles and responsibilities of a board of governors for health and safety at a children’s nursery
Responsibilities:
safeguard health and safety of nursery staff, children, visitors, and contractors, Ensure premises are safe, Ensure standards of care are met, Oversight of scrutiny.
Roles:
Managers are complying with health and safety legislation, Overseeing safer recruitment practices, Staff and children are not being exposed to unreasonable risks, Risks are controlled adequately
Identify 3 different employers who have a role in promoting health and safety in health and social care environments
GP, dentist, and head teacher
List 3 things that employers must report under RIDDOR 2013
Deaths, serious accidents, and dangerous occurrences
Explain how an environmental hazard could lead to financial loss for an employer
Fines, compensation, sick pay, loss of business and loss of professional reputation
