A4.2 The Purpose Of Specific Health And Safety Regulstions, Guidence And Regulatory Bodies In Relation To The Health Sector Flashcards
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What is the health and safety (first aid) regulations 1981?
The regulations set legal guidelines for employers within the health sector to provide adequate and appropriate equipment , facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work
What is the care act 2014?
The purpose of the care act is to improve people independence and wellbeing
What is the ionising radiation regulations 2017?
It forms part of the government’s approach to radiation protection and makes employers responsible for protecting employees and members of the public from exposure to
- radiation arising from work
- radioactive substances in the working environment
- any other forms of ionising radiation
What is the medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency (MHRA)?
It’s an executive agency of the department of health and social care and is responsible for ensuring that medicines and medical devices work and are acceptable and safe for use
