Describe FOUR main points of health and safety policies and procedures.

Answer the following Questions :

1 List FIVE key pieces of legislation which relate to general health and safety in a social care setting.

2 Describe FOUR main points of health and safety policies and procedures.

3 (a) Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of: A social care worker:

3 (b) Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of: An employer or manager:

3 (c ) Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of: Individuals:

4 Identify FOUR tasks relating to health and safety that should only be carried out with specialist training in a workplace.

5 Describe how to access additional support and information relating to health and safety.

6 Define the terms hazard and risk.

7 Describe how to use a health and safety risk assessment.

8 Explain when and how you would report potential health and safety risks that have been identified.

9 List and describe THREE reasons why risk assessments can help to address dilemmas between an individual service users rights and health and safety concerns.

10 (a) List and describe THREE different types of accidents that may occur in an adult social care setting.

10 (b) List and describe THREE sudden illnesses that may occur in an adult social care setting.

11 Outline the procedures which you should follow if any of these accidents or sudden illnesses should occur.