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Week 1 (Legislation and Health/ Safety) Flashcards

(Legislation and Health/Safety)

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What is the aim/ preventions of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)?

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to protect employers, employees and patients within practice, provides responsibility to reduce risk of hazards

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What is the aim/ preventions of COSHH (2002)?

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CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH. to prevent the risk of substances inflicting harm upon individuals within the workplace, ensures knowledge and use of appropriate equipment

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What is the aim/ preventions of RIDDOR (2013)?

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REPORTING OF INCIDENCES, DISEASES AND DANGEROUS OCCURRENCES REGULATIONS. to ensure the acknowledgement of injuries and reporting incidents in the workplace, prevents reoccurrence of injury

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What is the aim/ preventions of Electrical Equipment Safety (2016)?

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to enforce that the electrical equipment does not surpass a certain voltage, depending on the power of the plug. Prevents fires and electrical related injuries.

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What is the aim/ preventions of the Environmental Protection Act (1990)?

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to manages and regulates waste disposal from contaminating the environment, leading to pollution.

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What is the aim/ preventions of Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005)?

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a transportation method of disposing hazardous waste within the workplace, preventing the risk of contamination and injuries if substances have direct contact.

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What is the aim/ preventions of Health and Safety (First Aid) (1981)?

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to enforce a workplace has the suitable training and staff knowledge of emergency situations and first aid procedures.

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What is the aim/ preventions of Animals Scientific Procedures Act (1986)?

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to protect the welfare of animals under human control, preventing the abuse of testing, causing harm and unnecessary suffering inflicted upon the animals.

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What is the aim/ preventions of Waste Regulations (2012)?

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enforces the importance and raises awareness of preventing landfills and excessive waste thrown into the environment.

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What type of waste is ‘YELLOW’?

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infectious waste, requires disposal through incineration

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What type of waste is ‘ORANGE’?

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infectious waste, treating to render safety/ incineration

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What type of waste is ‘PURPLE’?

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cytoxic/cytostatic, (toxic to cells)

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What type of waste is ‘YELLOW/BLACK’?

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offensive or hygiene waste

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What type of waste is ‘BLACK’?

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domestic waste, cannot be recycled

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