LO2.1 Legislation Flashcards
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What is meant by “legislation”?
A collection of laws passed by parliament. Upheld through courts and may result in prosecution for individuals and organisations if they break the law
4 aspects of the role of the HSE
Monitoring health and safety (spot checks etc)
Enforce legislation (improvement notices)
Fine settings or take them to court
Provide guidance and advice on how to minimise risks
What are the key aspects of the health and safety at work act (employers)
Working environment should not put anyone at risk
Equipment must be safe and in good working order
Must provide adequate healthy and safety training for staff
Written health and safety policy should be provided
Protective equipment must be available to employees for free
How can employees ensure the environment doesn’t put anyone at risk?
Risk assessments
Provide PPE
Procedures to prevent accidents
Monitor staff
Fire alarm checks
Definition of risk
Likelihood that someone or something could be harmed
Under the HASAWA what are the employees’ responsibilities?
Co operate with employers
Report hazards
Do not misuse equipment
Take care of themselves and others
Wear PPE
Take part in training
Management of Health and Safety at work regulations (1999)
3 key aspects for employers
Risk assessments and control measures
Competent individuals appointed to manage health, safety and security
Info, training and supervision are provided so activities can be carried out safely
What is a risk assessment?
The process of evaluating the likelihood of a hazard actually causing harm
What does control measures mean?
Actions that can be taken to reduce the risks posed by a hazard or to remove the hazard altogether.
Key points of the food safety act 1990
safe preparation, storage and serving of food
registration of food businesses
Environmental health officers
CQC requires that food and drink is handled, stored and prepared in a way that meets the requirements of the act
Unsafe food must be removed and incident form completed
Under the food safety act 1990 what can environmental health officers do?
Seize food
Give improvement notices
Close premises
Impact of the Food Safety Act 1990 on care settings
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene
Employees who prepare or serve food must be trained in food safety
Key points of the General Food Hygiene Regulations 1992
Hazards should be identified
Known which steps are critical for food safety
Controls in place
Handlers must wear protective clothing
employees trained or supervised in food hygiene
Environment must be clean
Adequate arrangements for disposal
Meat and ready to eat products prepared on separate chopping boards
Impacts of the General Food Hygiene Regulations 1992 on care settings
HACCP to identify hazards such as packaging, contained, work surfaces
Food preparation and serving areas must be well maintained
Appropriate facilities for personal hygiene and clean protective clothing
What does HACCP stand for?
Hazard analysis and critical control points
Key points of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Avoid manual handling where possible
Assess risk of injury
Take action to reduce risk of injury
Information, training and supervision
Impact of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Reduced risk of injury
Risk assessments
Staff not using manual handling equipment if not trained
Lifts planned and practised before actually doing them
How do you manual handle properly?
Feet apart
Bend knees
Back straight
Lean slightly toward item to grip
Lift smoothly
What does manual handling training include?
Info on risk assessments
How to use mechanical aids
Techniques for manual handlings
Practical work
8 principles of the Data Protection Act
processed fairly and lawfully
Used for only the intended purpose
Adequate and relevant but not excessive
Accurate and up to date
Kept no longer than necessary
Processed in line with the rights of the individual
Secured
Not transferred outside of the EU
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of diseases and dangerous occurences
Under RIDDOR 2013 what are employers required to do by law?
Report work related injuries, diseases and dangerous incidents
Keep written records for 3 years
Reporting procedures in place
Provide info/training on procedures
What must employers report to the health and safety executive under RIDDOR?
Work related accidents that cause death
Work related accidents that cause serious injury
Diagnosed cases of certain work related diseases
Incidents that have the potential to cause harm
Examples of work related diseases
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tendonitis
Exposure to biological agents
Asbestosis
