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Identify health and safety legislation relevant to a health and social care work setting. Explain the purpose of policies and procedures

University

Oxford Univeristy (OU)

Subject

Health and Social care

Module Code

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Identify health and safety legislation relevant to a health and social care work setting. Explain the purpose of policies and procedures: Health and Social Care Assignment, OU, UK

Questions

  • Identify health and safety legislation relevant to a health and social care work setting.
  • Explain the purpose of policies and procedures relating to health and safety.
  • Explain the main health and safety responsibilities of:
    i) All individuals in the work setting
    ii) The employer and manager(s)
  • Explain how to support others to understand and follow safe working practices.
  • Explain the purpose of risk assessments in relation to health and safety.
  • Identify tasks in the work setting that should not be carried out without special training.
  • Explain the importance of monitoring and reporting potential hazards and risks.
  • Explain the importance of ensuring that others are aware of their own whereabouts.
  • Explain how to access additional support or information regarding health and safety.
  • Identify legislation that relates to moving and handling.
  • Explain principles for safe moving and handling
  • Describe practices that prevent fires from starting.
  • Explain practices that prevent fires from spreading
  • Explain emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire in the work setting.
  • Explain how and why clear evacuation routes are maintained at all times.
  • Identify the differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
  • Identify common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
  • Describe what is meant by ‘infection’ and ’ colonization’