Safety and Health

Title HSC 027 Contri only whene to wellness and safety in health and social care Level 2 Credit value 4 Learning outcomes judicial decision criteria The learner will The learner can 1. sympathise own responsibilities, and the 1. 1 separate legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social responsibilities of others, relating to health and care die setting safety in the create setting 1. 2 Describe the briny points of the health and safety policies and procedures concur with the employer 1. Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of self the employer or manager others in the work setting 1. 4 key out tasks relating to health and safety that should non be carried out without special training 1. Explain how to access additional support and information relating to health and safety 2. Understand the occasion of run a risk assessments in 2. 1 Explain why it is important to assess health and safety hazards posed by the work relation to health and safety setting or by particular activities 2. 2 Explain how and when to report potential health and safety risks that have been identified 2. Explain how risk assessment can help address dilemmas between rights and health and safety concerns 3. Understand procedures for responding to 3. 1 Describe different types of accidents and accidents and sudden nausea sudden illness that may occur in own work setting 3. 2 Outline the procedures to be followed if an accident or sudden illness should occur 4.Be equal to(p) to reduce the spread of infection Demonstrate the recommended method for hand washing Demonstrate ways to ensure that own health and hygiene do not pose a risk to others at work 5. Be able to move and handle equipment and otherIdentify legislation that relates to moving and handling objects safely Explain principles for moving and handling equipment and other objects safely Move and handle equip ment or other objects safely 6.Know how to handle hazardous substances and Identify hazardous substances and materials that may be found in the work setting materials Describe safe practices for Storing hazardous substances Using hazardous substances Disposing of hazardous substances and materials 7.Understand how to promote fire safety in the Describe practices that prevent fires from work setting starting spreading Outline emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire in the work setting Explain the importance of maintaining clear evacuation routes at all times 8. Be able to implement security measures in the Use agreed ways of running(a) for checking the identity of anyone requesting access to work setting Premises Information 8. Implement measures to protect own security and the security of others in the work setting 8. 3 Explain the importance of ensuring that others are aware of own whereabouts 9. Know how to manage ow n stress Identify common signs and indicators of stress Identify circumstances that tend to trigger own stress Describe ways to manage own stress Additional information about the unit NOS reviewer HSC 22 HSC 221 HSC 223 Content recurs throughout HSC NOS knowledge requirements Unit purpose and aims This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to carry out their work safely. Assessment requirements or guidance This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles. LO 4, 5, and 8 must be assessed in a real work environment Additional Information Others may include Team members Other colleagues Those who use or commission their own health or social care services Families, carers and advocates Work setting may include one specific hole or a range of locations, depending on the context of a particular wo rk role Policies and procedures may include other agreed ways of working as well as formal policies and procedures Tasks that the learner should not carry out without special training may include those relating to Use of equipment First serve Medication Health care procedures Food handling and preparation Stress can have positive as well as negative effects, but in this unit the word is used to refer to negative stress