legalisation Flashcards
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What does the term ‘whistleblowing’ refer to in health and social care?
Reporting concerns about wrongdoing or unsafe practices within an organization.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Primary legislation covering work place health and safety in the UK.
Requires employers to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of employees.
Employees must take care of their own and others’ safety.
Enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Applies to all workplaces, including hospitals, care homes, and clinics.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Builds on the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Requires employers to conduct risk assessments.
Employers must implement control measures and appoint competent persons to oversee safety.
Includes provisions for emergency procedures and staff training.
Protects vulnerable groups like pregnant workers or young people.
Food Safety Act 1990
Ensures that food provided is safe, hygienic, and correctly labeled.
Offences include selling food unfit for human consumption or misleading the public.
Applies in care settings that provide meals, like residential care homes and nurseries.
Enforced by local authorities and the Food Standards Agency.
Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995
Requires food handlers to maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness.
Food premises must meet specific design and cleanliness standards.
Employers must identify food hazards (HACCP principles) and take steps to control them.
Applies to care workers preparing or serving food.
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Requires employers to avoid hazardous manual handling wherever possible.
If unavoidable, employers must assess the risk and reduce it.
Staff should receive training on proper lifting techniques.
Critical in care environments involving lifting service users or heavy equipment.
what does RIDDOR mean
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013
Requires employers to report work-related injuries, diseases, and dangerous events to HSE.
Includes fractures, amputations, occupational diseases (e.g., dermatitis), and near misses.
Ensures records are kept for legal and safety review.
Promotes learning from incidents to improve future safety.
Data Protection Act 1998
Governs how personal information is collected, stored, and shared.
Data must be: used fairly, stored safely, kept accurate, and not held longer than necessary.
Health and care workers must keep service users’ records confidential.
Gives individuals the right to access their data.
what does COSHH mean
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 2002
Requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances (e.g., cleaning chemicals, medications).
Involves proper labelling, storage, use of PPE, and training.
Care settings must carry out COSHH risk assessments.
Helps prevent illnesses like skin irritation or respiratory problems.
Civil Contingencies Act 2004
Provides a framework for emergency preparedness and response.
Requires care services to have plans for responding to emergencies (e.g., pandemics, floods).
Promotes cooperation between local services like NHS, emergency responders, and councils.
Protects vulnerable populations during crises.
Care act 2014
Focuses on promoting well-being and independence.
Emphasises safeguarding adults from abuse or neglect.
Requires local authorities to assess care needs and involve individuals in decisions.
Encourages integration between care services and health providers.
Applies across adult social care, including residential and community care.
what is a Biological hazard
Is a hazard that carries bacteria and can make you ill
Examples of a biological hazard
Open bandages left out
bodily fluid such as blood and vomit
what is a chemical hazard
Is a hazard that contains a substance that could poison somebody if its not stored and use correctly
Examples of chemical hazards
Unlocked medicine cabinet
Weed killer in a unlocked shed
What is a psychological hazard
Is a hazard in your mind that can cause you to be a hazard to someone or yourself
Examples that can cause psychological hazards
Stress
Fatigue
What is a physical hazard
Is a hazard that can cause you harm usually long-term and not by touching you
Examples of a physical hazard
Noise
Radiation
what is a Musculoskeletal hazard
Is a hazard that can cause harm to your body from either moving it the wrong way or not doing something properly
Examples of musculoskeletal hazards
Moving
Handling
what are Working conditions hazards
Is a hazard that causes harm because of the conditions you are working in
