Unit 3 lo3 Flashcards
definition of role
is the position or purpose someone has in a situatuion or organisation
definition of responsibility
is a specific activity or a duty that a person is required to carry out to fulfill their role and for which they are held accountable
what are 4 roles of employers
- to ensure compliance with the heath and safety legislation
- to provide a safe place to work
- to provide necessary training for staff
- to provide appropriate and safe working equipment
what are 4 roles of employees
- to use safe working practices to maintain their own and others safety
- to attend health and safety training
- to use ppe provideed
- to report hazards in the work place
what are 4 roles of individuals who require care and support
- to follow any health and safety instructions provided verbally by staff
- to report any hazards that they become aware of
- to tell employee if they have any medical condtions or are on medication
- if on a trip or taking part of an activity they need a safety briefing.
Role of nhs
- provide environments that are secure and healthy to work and visit in
- provide staff with training, info and supervision
- support mechanisims in place for staff
- allocate and delegate roles and responsiilites
role of local authorities
- promote health and safety through guidance and raise awareness
-enforce health and safety by carrying out inspections and make recomendations for improvements
-send advisory letters, re inspect premisies
role of care manager or private care owner
- develop and review and update the health, safety and security procedures
- ensure effective systems for recording, reporting and investigating accidents
role of headteacher and board of governors
- have an oversight and management roles to ensure safeguarding to protect welfare of staff and students
Governors- ensure discliplinary action is taken for non compliance of managers with health and safety policies
role of third sector (charities)
- safe gaurding and promoting health, safety and security for their employees as well as individuals who require care and support
-work closely with the local authority and other agencies for welfare
what should an employee not carry out with no training
- use equipment such as hoists
-first aid
-asssisting and moving
-emergancy procedures such as fires
-administrating medication - food handling
what are the roles of an early years practitioner
-wearing ppe
-risk assessments
-safegaurding training
-following procedures
what are the key consequences of not meeting responsibilities
direct costs
indirect costs
disciplinary action
civil or criminal prosecution
criminal law
causing injury or harm or being injured or harmed
removal from proffessional registers
examples of direct costs
- the settinf being sued for negligence
-compensation claims
-legal costs
-fines
-insurance may not pay out if legal obligations were not complied with
examples of indrect costs
-poor reputation
-loss of business reputation
-difficulty recruiting suitable staff
-high staff turnover
-loss of trust
