Effects of implementing legislation

Question 1

Effects of implementing legislation on staff?

Answer 1

Safe staffing levels e.g. good staff:student ratios in a nursery

Staff knowledge and skills are kept up to date

Staff well-being ensured

Legislation also gives staff a role in implementing and making changes to health, safety and security arrangements

staff Protected from harm

Question 2

Effects of implementing legislation on premises?

Answer 2

Maintenance of high standards of safety (damage is reported, which could otherwise harm others).
Cleanliness
Suitable ventilation/lighting
Security
Good working conditions e.g. promoting hygiene
Escape and exit routes signposted and kept clear
Safety equipment e.g. fire extinguishers

Question 3

Effects of implementing legislation on practices?

Answer 3

Hygiene practices e.g. effective hand washing
Recording and storing information correctly
Processes for reporting and recording accidents, illnesses and incidents

Question 4

Cons of implementing legislation?

Answer 4

Training all staff is expensive so only a few will be selected
They prioritise what damage to the building they amend (eg unstable ceiling). This is because they cant fix everything at once due to budgeting therefore accidents can still happen, leading to legal action/loss of job/loss of professional status/financial loss.
If someone doesnt follow procedure correctly, it could cause injury and therefore legal action/discharge/disciplinary.