Ensuring Safety

Question 1

What is the purpose of a Risk Assessment

Answer 1

to Identify and evaluate the possible consequences of hazards and the level of risk the hazard will cause

Question 2

What does the Health And Safety At Work Act state

Answer 2

All employers and employees must ensure that maintain a safe working environment

Question 3

What should employers ensure an organisation has/does to ensure safety

Answer 3

undertake risk assessments, provide health and safety equipment, provide health and safety training, keep record of all accidents

Question 4

What does COSHH stand for

Answer 4

control of substances hazardous to health

Question 5

How can health and social care workers protect themselves and others from infection

Answer 5

wear PPE, wash hands, keep soiled equipment separate from clean equipment

Question 6

what does RIDDOR stand for

Answer 6

Reporting of incidents, diseases, dangerous occurrences regulation

Question 7

What do service users, members of staff and visitors have the right to if they complain

Answer 7

Have complaint dealt with swiftly, have proper investigation into complaint, receive compensation if they have been harmed

Question 8

What does whistleblowing ensure

Answer 8

Employees have the ability to report poor or dangerous practices at their work to the press, without being at risk