Identify health and safety legislation relevant to a health and social care work setting. Explain the purpose of policies and procedures: Health and Social Care Assignment, OU, UK

Questions

• Identify health and safety legislation relevant to a health and social care work setting.
• Explain the purpose of policies and procedures relating to health and safety.
• Explain the main health and safety responsibilities of:
  i) All individuals in the work setting
  ii) The employer and manager(s)
• Explain how to support others to understand and follow safe working practices.
• Explain the purpose of risk assessments in relation to health and safety.
• Identify tasks in the work setting that should not be carried out without special training.
• Explain the importance of monitoring and reporting potential hazards and risks.
• Explain the importance of ensuring that others are aware of their own whereabouts.
• Explain how to access additional support or information regarding health and safety.
• Identify legislation that relates to moving and handling.
• Explain principles for safe moving and handling
• Describe practices that prevent fires from starting.
• Explain practices that prevent fires from spreading
• Explain emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire in the work setting.
• Explain how and why clear evacuation routes are maintained at all times.
• Identify the differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
• Identify common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
• Describe what is meant by ‘infection’ and ’ colonization’