Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer.

Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care

Outcome 1 Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety.

The learner can:

1. Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a health or social care work setting.

2. Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer.

3. Analyse the main health and safety responsibilities of:

a) self.

b) the employer or manager.

c) othersin the work setting.

4. Identify specific tasks in the work setting that should not be carried out without special training.

Outcome 2 Be able to carry out own responsibilities for health and safety.

The learner can:

1. Usepolicies and procedures or other agreed ways of working that relate to health and safety.

2. Supportothers to understand and follow safe practices.

3. Monitor and report potential health and safety risks..

4. Use risk assessment in relation to health and safety.

5. Demonstrate ways to minimise potential risks and hazards.

6. Access additional support or information relating to health and safety.

Outcome 3 Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness.