topic2- legislation, policies&procedures✅☑️ Flashcards
1️⃣Health and safety at work act 1974:
1) what was the aim of this legislation?
2) 4 policies?
3) 3 examples?
4) evaluation?
1) provide safety in the workplace for employers and visitors
2) 1- adequate training for staff
2- welfare of staff
3-supervision
4- instruction
3) 1-first aid
2-free PPE for staff
3-frequent risk assessments
4)❌expensive the ppe and Training
❌expensive security systems
❌inadequate funding
2️⃣food safety act 1990:
1) aim?
2) 4 policies?
3) examples?
4) evaluation?
1)keep ppl in the workplace safe when dealing with food
2) 1- check for allergies
2-employers handling food must be trained
3-check date on food
4-check where the food came from
3)food should be clearly labelled, mustn’t contain illegal ingredients
4)❌long process
❌expensive
✅keeps ppl safe from food poisoning
3️⃣manual handling operations regulations 1992:
1) aim?
2) 4 policies?
3) examples?
4) evaluation?
1) prevents injury for workers when lifting heavy objects
2) 1- plan
2-position
3-pick
4-place
3)awkward positions, repetitive movements cause injury
4) ❌short term & long term injuries
❌mental health issues for both employer and employee
4️⃣food hygiene regulations 1995:
1) aim?
2) policies?
3) examples?
4) evaluation?
1) hygiene in kitchen and food prep to prevent cross contamination
2) 1-trained staff
2- staff follow all rules & regulations
3-face unemployment if not followed
4- wash hands and equipment thoroughly
3)prepare meat and veg separately , wash hands and equipment often
4) ✅keeps ppl safe
✅secures jobs
❌training costly & safety controls time consuming
5️⃣data protection act 1998:
1) aim?
2) policies?
3) examples?
4) evaluation?
1) protects patients personal info against misuse - confidentiality
2) records should be:
1- up to date
2-relevant
3-private
4- kept safe
3) in schools there should be special bins for when data is thrown away
4) ✅protects vulnerable patients
❌long process of filling and keeping up to date
❌resources are costly
6️⃣ management of health & safety at work 1999:
1) aim?
2) policies?
3) examples?
4) evaluation?
1) protects health, safety and welfare of workers
2) 1- risk assessments
2- training
3- information
4-supervision
3) wearjng helmets at a construction site
4) ❌PPE costly
✅ensures employers don’t take advantage of employees
9️⃣reporting injuries , disease & dangerous regulations 2013:
1) aim
2) policies
3) examples
4) evaluation
1) reporting incidents as Evidence to prevent future ill health
2) 1- report should be kept safe
2- filled out within 10 days of the incident
3- kept private
4- employers must be trained of how to do this
3) some one bumps there head at school must be recorded
4) ✅keeps ppl safe
✅Further Ill health prevented
Effects of legislation:
What’s a policy?
What’s a procedure?
Policy- principle of action and boundaries set by an organisation based on legislation
Procedure - actions put in place as a result of that policy to complete a specific task
Effects of legislation:
1) on staff?
2) on premises?
3) on practises?
1) knowledge and skills are kept up to date , ppl feel safe and at ease , safe staffing levels
2) maintenance of high standards , safety equipment and signs
3) data recorded correctly , risk assessments and drills
Safeguarding:
1) what’s the purpose of safeguarding?
2) what does DBS stand for?
3) what are the two lists ppl can be barred from?
1) prevents risk / danger to vulnerable ppl. Also stops negligence and maltreatment
2) disclosure and barring service
3) an adults or child’s list - some ppl are barred from interacting with children some from adults
Process of DBS:
What is the for step process to ensuring some one is DBS checked?
1- employer receives application from DBS organisation
2- given to applicant where they provide a form of identity
3- employer Sends off completed form
4- DBS sends back a certificate that applicant can show future employers
Implementation of legislation:
Example- hospital (COSHH)
1) what is a COSHH policy in a hospital?
2) what is a COSHH procedure in a hospital?
1) keep medication and cleaning products away from patients , should be stored in correct environments
2) put pincodes on storage cupboards , only accessed by faculty
Consequences of not following policies and procedures:
1) state 3 consequences on clients
2) state 3 consequences for staff
1) 1- worse illness
2-feel unsafe / abused
3-improper care and service
2) 1- financial and job loss
2- stress / low morale
3-disciplinary
What should be done to policies and procedures in order for them to remain effective?
Must be reviewed and changed regularly to remain consistent and effective
