Theme 2 Flashcards
Legislation
Health and safety at work act 1974
Defines employers responsibility to protect the health, safety and welfare at work of employees
Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999
Aims to reduce the number and severity of accidents in the workplace, through assessments and management of risks
Personal protective (enforcement) regulations 2018 purpose
Provides a system the enforcement. Employers responsibility to provide equipment like gloves and masks
Control of substance hazardous to health (coshh) regulations 1994 purpose
Reducing and preventing employees exposure to the substances
Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulation 2013 purpose
To stop work related accidents from happening as they can see if lots of people have had the same accident then they can prevent it
Special waste regulation 1996 purpose
To provide an effective system of control for wastes that are dangerous and have special requirements placed on their handling
Hazardous waste regulation 2005 purpose
To protect human health and the environment by ensuring the proper handling, transport and disposal of hazardous waste
Waste electrical and electrical equipment regulations 2012/19 purpose
To reduce the amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment from being incinerated or sent to landfill
Regulatory reform ( fire safety) order (RRO) 2005 purpose
Fire safety in non-domestic premises. Having drills and plans in place so everyone has the best chance at survival
Manual handling operations regulations 1992 purpose
Avoids, assesses and reduces the risk of injury. Follow the policy of moving people
(Display screen equipment) regulations 1992 purpose
To ensure people work safely with screen equipment. Posture, eyesight make sure to take breaks
What is a risk assessment?
The process of identifying hazards and how they cause harm then taking steps to minimise harm
What are the 5 steps of managing risks
1) identify the hazard
2) assess the risks
3) control the risks
4) record findings
5) review the controls
What should be considered when assessing severity of risks
Potential consequences
What is the purpose of putting measures in risk assessments?
To reduce of mitigate identified risks
What are antimicrobials
Medicines used to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals and plants
How does antimicrobial resistance occur
Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines.
What does the resuscitation council UK do?
Deliver CPR education, fund research, training and quality standards and provide clinical guidelines
Advantages of having a single set of guidelines
Easy to understand, efficient, sharing best practice clear guidelines in stressful, complex or uncertain situations. Consistent
What are the responsibilities of a first aider
Assess and treat people
Call an ambulance
Record all incidents
Ensure first aid box is kept clean and tidy
Maintain the first aid qualification
What is the purpose of manual handling regulations and training
To prevent injury or harm
What is the difference between an act and a regulation
An act is a broad piece of legislation and and a regulation is a more specific set of rules and requirements
What is the purpose of workplace health and safety regulations in the health sector
Maintain safety and wellbeing
Reduce risk of harm
Provide duty of care
What does cleaning do
Physically reduce the presence on microorganisms and remove visible foreign material
