Legislation and Health and Safety we are governed by a range of legislation and policies to provide a safe and healthy working environment, all the legislation comes under the health and safety at work act 1974. This covers duties for the employer, managers and employees, The employer has the duty to provided information,the supervision and training on health and safety within the working environment. Have clear health and safety policies in place, and ensure the area is safe for all employees including providing any equipment required and maintaining to ensure the is not a risk to the employees As a Manager I am required to maintain a safe working environment, provide inductions for new staff, which must include health and safety procedures and how to identify potential hazards. I am to also ensure that all staff stick to the policies and procedures in place. The employee must follow all health and safety policies, follow the instructions provided with any equipment and ensure the cleaning products are used in the correct manner.
Understanding Social Psychology Ashley Cusson PSY301: Social Psychology Professor: Lalain Williams December 6, 2012 When I started my social phycology class at Ashford University I had no idea what to expect. When you start this class the best advice I can give you is to keep an open mind. A lot of the things you will learn will seem like you already knew them but when you think about it, it’s that you knew about their definition but not what they were called. The class will give you a better understanding of the world around you and the groups that are in it. In this paper I will try to give you an understanding of what to expect from the social phycology class you are about to enter.
Management ensures all employees are following organizational regulations and all kinds of operations are conducting in prescribed way. They make sure health and safety for the employees and clients. Employers will employ effective, energetic and experienced people as managers. They can employ specialists as well. Health and safety is very concerning issue in health and social care setting.
Unit3 Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care P2-M1 In this assignment I will be talking about the different types of legislations and why they are important. Health and safety at a workplace is important because it ensures that all workers are being protected, it is also important because workers are being protected from illness and if they have become ill because of work the health and safety at work act 1974 can make sure a risk assessment is taken so hat other workers stay safe and the same thing does not happen again. Health and safety at work act 1974 is an act that covers everyone such as employees, employers and the service user. Within this act they provide training for workers, students and anyone that is on a placement or someone that is doing voluntary work this legislation has been helping people and workers for 30years. This act has helped people save their lives and be able to carry on working; this act covers people in the UK for example England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The definitions • Legislation is a law or group of laws • Policies is a document explaining the expected standards • Procedures are instructions about how to carry out a particular task Policies legislation and procedures are put in place in order to protect not only the service users but also the staff and employers there are many ways that they do ensure the wellbeing and safety of the staff and people who use the services. They all provide a strict set of rules in which everyone should follow at all times, in order to make sure that one persons mistake does not influence or effect someone else or the service user . If it found that someone isn’t adhering to the rules and regulations set there should be a set discipline in place. Health and safety at work act ~ (hasaw) This is a legislation put into place to safeguard all individuals in the health care setting. This act is enforced by the Health and Safety executive.
Insuring the working environment is safe and providing correct welfare facilities. As an employee it is your duty to learn the correct procedures regarding potential hazards in the work place and follow the set out procedures in place, to not only protect yourself from risks but also others around you. If the above regulations are not followed correctly by an employer or an employee it could lead to potential legal action and court intervention. Within my role as a health care assistant in antenatal clinic it is vital that I follow these regulations as I am dealing with patients and their families on a day to day basis. I need to ensure that when they come into the clinic area that it is free from any potential hazards that could cause harm, whether that is a trip hazard or sharps hazard.
Professional ethics or behavior whatever we call it can be defined through the bellow encompasses criteria. * Responsibility: we should be responsible to fulfill our main duties, for what we are appointed for. We cannot but neglect a bit and stay away from the duties. * Honesty: The fundamental of everything. We need to be honest in not only corporate life as well as in daily living.
One would classify Alcoa’s ethical work climate as Principle Criteria because the company have a strong values-based culture. “Employees learned early in their careers that every decision they made and everything they did must aligned with the company’s values” (Lawrence, A. T. & Weber, J. 2011). To make sure that all the employees understood the program’s tools and support the employee they had assigned an ethics and compliance officer. Alcoa’s started to work strictly on its safety programs and make sure that all company business, community headquarters and units meet the overall goal that is zilch job-related injuries and sickness.
I would ask about his health and any current medication. I would also explain to him what hypnosis is, how it works and address any fears that he might have, and I would explain that hypnosis is a natural state of awareness and he will not do anything that he wouldn’t normally do and that he will still be in control. Mr X can also ask me any questions at this stage. I would carry out a free consultation prior to making an appointment for treatment for Mr X to check if I was able to help, and check for any medical or ethical reasons why I may not be able to work with him. I would ask Mr X if he had ever suffered from depression as I would need to get his permission to contact his G.P.
The policies and procedures explain what is expected of me in my role and what is also not acceptable. It describes how my employer requires me to perform within my specific job role. If there is failure to do this, it could cause harm or danger to myself or others. This may result in disciplinary actions. The term also refers to the care plan, to implement agreed ways of working when following the care plan.