LO3 Flashcards
1
Q
role
A
the function or responsibility assumed by a person
2
Q
Responsability
A
the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone
3
Q
Induction Training
A
the training an employee receives when they first start working with an organisation
4
Q
Mandatory training
A
training required for an employee to undertake to be able to work safely
5
Q
Briefings
A
meetings that provide up-to-date information
6
Q
Examples of employers
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- NHS
- Local authority
- Care manager/private care homeowner
- Head teacher/ board of Governers
- Third sector (charities)
7
Q
Role of employees
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- Following employers’ guidance and instruction
- Attending health and safety training
- Report any hazards observed in the work setting
- Using equipment provided for health and safety purposes
8
Q
How many first aiders do you need in a workplace?
A
- for every 50 people there should be one first aider.
- Risk assessments should be carried out to see if there are more hazards, and therefore more first aiders would be required
9
Q
consequences of not meeting responsibilities?
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- direct costs (sued, compensation claims, legal costs, fines)
- indirect costs (loss of reputation= loss of business, increased training costs due to difficulty recruiting staff, lowered staff morale, high staff turnover, loss of trust and respect from colleagues, may be difficult to find future employment)
- disciplinary action (verbal warning, written warnings, suspension and dismissal)
- prosecution (sued, prosecution for breaching laws
10
Q
roles of the local authority in enforcing and promoting health and safety?
A
- provide guidance and raise awareness of health and safety in settings by providing information about roles and responsibilities
- carry out inspections and make recommendations for improvements,
11
Q
role of employers?
A
- Promoting, maintaining and enforcing health and safety policies and procedures.
- Providing staff with training.
12
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roles of the NHS?
A
- provide safe and secure environments to work in and visit
- keep information confidential
- development of policies and procedures
- allocate or delegate responsibilities
- safeguarding procedures implemented
- monitoring to ensure the best practice
