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

Your employer may have
policies and procedures covering a wide range of health and safety subjects to
incorporate the legal requirements. You will need to use the legal framework
and communicate with your employer about local health and safety policies
and procedures.

WHAT IS A POLICY?  WHAT IS A PROCEDURE?

If
you work directly for an individual or in a small organisation, it is less
likely you will have written policies and procedures. A small organisation employs less than 5 people. You will need to consider what constitutes your workplace. It could be a residential home, hospital, office or an individual's home. If I get a fly in my eye, is it my fault for sticking my head out of the window, or yours for opening the window for me? Or both! Workplaces can be anywhere you work.

For example, in a residential home, an individual's home, a kitchen, laundry room, and office. You will need to consider a vehicle as a workplace if you drive or cycle between work locations during working hours.

These
are some examples of the key areas that are covered by health and safety
legislation, policies and procedures. Can you guess what they are before you
flip the cards over?

-Infection control
-Personal safety
-Code of conduct
-Medication
-Safeguarding
-First aid
-Fire safety
-Smoking and vaping at work
-Food safety and hygiene
-Security measures
-Moving and positioning
-Personal hygiene
-Risk assessments
-Waste disposal
-Emergency procedures
-Lone working
-Equipment safety

There
are many dangerous hazards that surround us which could cause harm, serious
injury and even death. Although you will aim to give care and support in a person-Centered way, you must always remember that health and safety comes first for everyone involved. Risk assessing and documented risk assessments are a major part of health and safety in every area of your work. In the event of an emergency, it will also be useful if you are aware of these essential health and safety procedures:

-Electricity

-Gas

-Water