ASSIGNMENT
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1. Understand the current legislative framework and organisational health, safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices that are relevant to health and social care or children and young people’s settings
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“
“The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974” is the primary law for safety and health found in Great Britain (Foulis, 2021). The Act springs a legal framework that encourages and promotes high standards in work. When the Act was introduced, it gave an integrated system focused on workplace safety and health (Foulis, 2021). The Act focuses on the protection of the public. The Act places the proper duties on employers, employees, self-employed, designers, importers, and manufacturers. The Act provides responsibilities, rights, and laws for all workplace individuals. According to the Act, the employer is responsible for ensuring that the workplace environment is safe, practical, and healthy and that the welfare of employees is ensured. In a place with more than five employees, the employer should provide a written safety and health policy while ensuring all employees are familiar with the written guidance.
My company has written procedures and policies stored in the workplace system. the practices and policies are usually updated when needed. The guidelines have information that employees use to guide them regarding their safety and health activities within the workplace. The policies also contain methods for managing risks and analyzing risks. The procedures and policies meet the requirements through an evaluation conducted by internal and external experts. Individuals are mandated to update the policies and procedures linked to safety, risk, and health management. A maintenance team attends to safety and health issues raised by employees.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 – puts responsibility on employers to maintain safe working environment and carry out risk assessments
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 – employers must assess and minimise the health risks associated with moving and handling, employers must provide adequate information and training
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) – regulates use/storage/disposal of hazardous substances incluing cleaning products and medication
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) – accidents and incidents must be recorded and reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 – employee screen use must be risk assessed
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 2002 (PUWER) – employers must ensure equipment is safe and well-maintained
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) – additional regulation specifically for equipment that lifts and lowers
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 –additional regulation specifically for PPE
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 – employers must ensure that there is first-aid equipment and qualified first-aiders
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – employers must risk assess for fire safety
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 – employers must ensure electrical equipment is safe to use
Food Safety Act 1990 – regulations for employees that handle food on behalf of others
Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 – regulations to ensure food is prepared safeyly and hygienically
References
Foulis, D. (2021). 6 Essential Points Of The Health & Safety At Work Act | Ideagen | Ideagen. [online] Ideagen.com. Available at: https://www.ideagen.com/thought-leadership/blog/the-6-essential-points-of-the-health-and-safety-at-work-act [Accessed 15 Mar. 2023].
Hse.gov.uk. (2020). Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 – legislation explained. [online] Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm [Accessed 15 Mar. 2023].
Legislation.gov.uk. (2023). Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. [online] Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents [Accessed 15 Mar. 2023].
Bibliography
Foulis, D. (2021). 6 Essential Points Of The Health & Safety At Work Act | Ideagen | Ideagen. [online] Ideagen.com. Available at: https://www.ideagen.com/thought-leadership/blog/the-6-essential-points-of-the-health-and-safety-at-work-act [Accessed 15 Mar. 2023].
Hse.gov.uk. (2020). Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 – legislation explained. [online] Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm [Accessed 15 Mar. 2023].
Legislation.gov.uk. (2023). Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. [online] Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents [Accessed 15 Mar. 2023].
