Unit 504 Develop health and safety and risk management policies procedures and practices in health and social care or children and young people's settings (M1)
Sector unit number M1
Level: 5
Credit value: 5
Unit Reference Number: K/602/3172
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young
People’s Services
1.1 Explain the legislative framework for health, safety and risk management in the work setting. 1.2 Analyse how policies, procedures and practices in own setting meet health, safety and risk management requirements.
2.1 Demonstrate compliance with health, safety and risk management procedures
2.2 Support others to comply with legislative and organisational health, safety and risk management policies,
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Risk assessments are carried out monthly or sooner if needed. Our work place meets health and safety requirements by making sure all staff are fully trained, the home is fit for purpose and all equipment is all full working order and all checks like fire alarms are tested regular we do this every Wednesday and get them serviced along with all other equipment serviced on a regular basis.
2.1 To be a good role model for health and safety you need to make sure you are doing everything to meet the health and safety standards and train others how to so all staff are able to meet the standards expected of them to comply with all the policies and procedures. Staff to have the relevant training to be able to fill their role to the best of their ability and to comply with the company’s procedures. We do all our health and safety checks every week and have all our equipment serviced regular as well so we know they are in full working order. We make sure all equipment that is not in use is turned off like the washing machine and tumble dryers to help prevent any fires. All our doors and gates are locked at night to help maintain the security.
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2.2 To support others to comply with legislative and organisational health, safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices that is relevant to their work. Others in the work setting like colleagues, families and
1.2 Identify the lines of responsibility and reporting for health and safety in the work setting
Task 4Ensuring health and safety is an important responsibility not only for the Managers but all associated with the premises. Evaluate your organisation’s health and safety policy and procedures in line with legislative requirements and propose recommendations on how health and safety should be managed
Understand own responsibilities, and responsibilities of others, relting to health and safety in the work setting.
1.1- Describe how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in the setting.
Explain the roles and responsibilities for Health and Safety of key personnel in a selected workplace (P3)
I ensure staff are kept safe within their day to day work by ensuring that they work to Health and Safety Law and Legislation and that this is kept up to date. I ensure risk assessments are in place and reviewed regularly for any changes or updates. I ensure staff are all treated equally and are given the same choices.
Describe how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in the setting.
Making sure this plan and system is available to all the workers ensuing they take time to read and understand, ask questions and clarify.
* Setting and demonstrating high standards in all aspects of the tasks to be completed.
Describe how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in the setting
My work setting follows the laws and standards set by the Health and Safety Act 1974:-
Enbridge has various Health & safety Principles which helps in recognizing the health & Safety as core value of the organization
The security professional may be required to manage and monitor the system that is in place. It is essential that all systems undergo periodic review to ensure that they are not only in working order but are appropriate to the risk posed to the
§ Comply with and health and safety regulations and co-operate with your employer in his or her attempts to provide a safe working environment