Unit 208 Health And Social Care

The main features of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) is that it requires certain health and safety procedures to be maintained in a health and social care setting, for example, the act explains that there must be, safe operation and maintenance of working equipment, plant and system, maintenance of safe access to the workplace, safe use, handling and storage of dangerous/hazardous substances, training of staff to ensure that there is health and safety, to provide welfare for staff at work.

It is my responsibility to take care of myself and other people affected by my work. To be responsible for correct use of products and equipment. In accordance with Health & Safety at work Act 1974.

* Take responsibility to ensure the staffs are given appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision in order to comply with Health and Safety rules and procedures.

Outcome 1 – Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting

The Health and Safety at Work Act was put in place in 1974. This primary legislation covers occupational health and safety ensuring employees and employers are safe within their working environment.

The employer has a responsibility to follow the regulation which is known as the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act 1974’. This is An Act to make further provision for securing the health, safety and

A list of the key legislation relating to health and safety in a social care setting-

2.1. There are many legislations relating to general health and safety in a health and social care work setting:

1.1 - Explain the legislative framework for health, safety and risk management in the work setting. The Health and safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the major piece of the health and safety legislation in Great Britain. It provides the legal framework to promote, stimulate and encourage high standards.

1.2 The main points of the policies and procedures are to ensure everyone follows the same guidelines, is safe and to minimise the chance of accidents.

Outcome 1 - Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety

Under the Health & Safety at work Act I have many responsibilities as an employee. These responsibilities must be obeyed in order to maintain a safe working area and minimize any potential hazards or risks to yourself or others. Some of my responsibilities as an employee are as followed:

The main legislation is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, this was brought in to place a duty on all employers ‘’to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare at work’’ of all their employees. A regulation of this legislation is a requirement on the employer to carry out a risk assessment. When there are more than five employees the risk assessment must be more detailed.

The regulatory body who promotes and enforces occupational health, safety and welfare at the workplace legislations is the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Although many work environments have been covered by the regulations made under the powers of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA), they must also bear in mind the regulatory influence of the European Communities Act 1972, which has already lead to many amendments in the UK laws. The HASAWA is

You are aware of the health and safety policies which set out a number of specific responsibilities.