Lo2
What are the 6 regulations
- Health and safety exectutives
- equality act
- RIDDOR
- Data protection act
- disclosure and barring services (DBS)
- COSHH
What are the employers responsibilities in terms of health and safety
- provide public liability insurance
- provide first aid training to employees
- emergency evacuation proceedures
- use signage and posters to promote health and safety
- carry out risk assessments
- RIDDOR
- provide training and information to staff (fire drills, etc)
What are the employees responsibilities
- take care of their own health and safety
- take care of the health and safety for those around them
- follow procedures
- attend all training
what are the best methods of reducing fires risks
- keep ignition sources and flammable substances separate
- know how to detect and warn people of fires
- have the correct equipment
- clearly marked fire exits
- ensure workers are trained
- review and update risk assessments regularly
What four areas are covered by the disability act
- employment
- access and use of facilities and services
- memberships
- staff training
Data protection act ensures :
- used fairly and lawfully
- used for limited, specifically stated purposes
- accurate
- kept for no longer than necessary
- kept safe and secure
- handled according to peoples rights
What is duty of care
The egal obligation to safegaur others from harm while they are using your services or exposed to your activity
legal and ethical responsibilities when leading activities
have access to first aid
be ale to contact emergency services
have appropriate insurance
be able to protect children for abuse
What is included in a hazard checklist
does the product have a gander label
is it harmful to inhale
can it harm the skin
can something non-hamrful be used instead
can it be controlled to prevent harm
could harm be caused by its general use