LO3

Question 1

Give 3 EMPLOYER responsibilities when PROMOTING health and safety policies.

Answer 1

• Ensure h&s training is provided.
• Ensure appropriate staff are recruited e.g DBS checked staff
• Ensure all relevant h&s policies are in place in line with legislation

Question 2

Give 3 EMPLOYER responsibilities when MAINTAINING health and safety policies.

Answer 2

• Keeping up to date with legislation
• Providing ongoing training
• Recording and following up all accidents and incidents

Question 3

Give 3 EMPLOYER responsibilities when ENFORCING health and safety policies.

Answer 3

• Implementing disciplinary action procedures when needed
• Managing response to external checks e.g CQC, OFSTED
• Ongoing monitoring and supervision; training

Question 4

Give 3 EMPLOYEE responsibilities when USING EQUIPMENT/SUBSTANCES.

Answer 4

• Using only in accordance with training
• Co-operating with wearing PPE as required and provided
• Not tampering/misusing any equipment

Question 5

Give the 2 EMPLOYEE responsibilities when REPORTING SERIOUS/IMMINENT DANGER.

Answer 5

• Communicating hazards and anything dangerous to the employer immediately
• Implementing safeguarding procedures

Question 6

Give the EMPLOYEE responsibility when REPORTING SHORTCOMINGS.

Answer 6

• They should do this in health and safety arrangements/procedures

Question 7

Give 3 EMPLOYEE responsibilities when REPORTING SERIOUS/IMMINENT DANGER.