Health and social (unit 3)

Question 1

What is a hazard?

Answer 1

A potential source of harm or adverse health effect.

Question 2

What are the 9 types of hazards?

Answer 2

Environmental, Biological, Chemical, Physical, Psychological, Working conditions, Working practices, Lack of security, Musculoskeletal.

Question 3

Potential Impacts of Hazards

Answer 3

Injury or harm, Illness, Poor standards of care, Financial Loss.

Question 4

Intentional Abuse definition

Answer 4

Harm and abuse towards an individual which is deliberate.

Question 5

Unintentional Abuse definition

Answer 5

Harm and abuse which can be unintentional by poor care.

Question 6

What is legislation?

Answer 6

A law or set of laws that have been passed by Parliament.

Question 7

What are the acts/regulations?

Answer 7

Health and Safety Act, Management of Health and Safety Work Regulations, Manual Handling, Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occupations, Control of Hazardous substances to health, Civil Contingencies Act, Food Safety Act, Food Safety (general hygiene) regulations.

Question 8

Guess the legislation- It uses a list to prevent incidents. It is a basis of all Health and Safety rules. Outlines responsibilities for both employers & employees.

Answer 8

Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

Question 9

Guess the legislation- It outlines what employees are required to do to manage health and safety. The employer needs to employ someone to oversee implications. Employees must receive training.

Answer 9

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999)

Question 10

Guess the legislation-It is an obligation to treat food for its human intent. Businesses cannot remove or include anything in the food. Any company involved in preparing, distributing food must meet requirements.

Answer 10

Food Safety Act (1990)

Question 11

Guess the legislation-Any property which prepares food needs to be registered. Food handlers need to be instructed and trained in food hygiene. Requires the food safety hazards to be identified and wear proper PPE.

Answer 11

Food Safety (general hygiene) Regulations (1995)

Question 12

Guess the legislation- Carers responsibility in the work place to reduce risks of injury. Avoid hazardous manual handling , assess injury to employees. Training must be provided.

Answer 12

Manual Handling Operations Act (1992)

Question 13

Guess the legislation-Employees must report and keep records for 3 years of all work related incidents. All work settings must have procedures in place to report incidents, diseases, injuries. Employers must provide information on how to safely carry out work activities.

Answer 13

Reporting of Injuries, diseases, dangerous occurrences and regulations. (RIDDOR)

Question 14

Guess the legislation- Employers must carry out risk assessments to control exposure to health hazards. Employers must have procedures in place for safe working with hazardous substances. Employers must provide PPE and training.

Answer 14

Control of Hazardous substances to health. (COSHH)

Question 15

Guess the legislation- Every community must have procedures in place to respond to local emergencies or national emergencies.

Answer 15

Civil Contingencies Act

Question 16

What is the definition of Safeguarding?

Answer 16

The measures which are taken to protect an individuals health and well-being.

Question 17

What does DBS stand for?

Answer 17

Disclosure and Barring Service

Question 18

What are DBS checks in place for?

Answer 18

Required for anyone over 16. Ensure that an individual is suitable to work/volunteer with children.

Question 19

What is the definition of a premises?

Answer 19

A premises is an area which requires fire exits and is accessible.

Question 20

What is the definition of a policy?

Answer 20

A clear statement on how an organisation intends to conduct a service.

Question 21

What is the definition of a procedure?

Answer 21

The organisation or service which expects its employees to put policies in action.