1. Health and Safety in Adult Social Care.

2. In 2010……..
28.5 million working days (equivalent to 1.2 days per worker) were lost to injury and ill health last year
5.1 million days due to injury
23.4 million days due to ill-health
233,000 People reported being injured at work

3. What could happen:
Near-miss
Minor injury
Major injury
Death

4. Legal duties COMMON LAW
duty of one individual to another - “Duty of Care”
STATUTE LAW
Criminal Law
duty between individual and the state

5. The costs of failure Health and safety law is Criminal Law
Failure to manage health and safety can result in:
prosecution, fines and imprisonment
compensation claims
loss of output or service
replacement costs
loss of reputation
Death, injury,

6. Health and Safety Measures which are necessary to
control and reduce the risks to
the health and safety of anyone
who might be affected by the
activities of people at work.

7. Why we needs good health and safety standards?

8. Why we need good health & safety standards
Reduction in accidents and injuries.
Happy healthy motivated workforce.
Reduction in sick leave, good reputation.
Increased performance and profit.
Good relationships with enforcement agencies.
Increased job security.

9. If I ignore health and safety what could happen to me personally ?
Injury to yourself and or others,
Disciplinary action.
Prosecution - especially if an accident has occurred by you ignoring safety instructions and
A possible fine.

10. Reporting of Injuries ,Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (1995)
Places a legal duty on employers and self-employed
people to report the following to the Health and Safety
Executive:
work-related deaths
major injuries
over three-day injuries
work-related diseases
dangerous occurrences (near miss accidents). 10

11. COSHH (2002)
COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by:
finding out what the health hazards are;
deciding how to prevent harm to health
providing control measures to reduce harm to health;
making sure they are used ;

12. The Regulations require the employer to:
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992): Employer responsibilities  
The Regulations require the employer to:
Eliminate or reduce the risk to employees
Reduce the risk to the lowest possible level by ‘reasonably practicable' means. 12

13. Continued; Employer's Responsibilities
To avoid manual handling practices
wherever reasonably practicable
To carry out, and update risk assessments
of any remaining manual handling risks
where they cannot be eliminated
Reduce manual handling risks, introduce measures to reduce the risk
Provide information, supervision and
training to employees 13

14. MHOR: 1992; Employee's Responsibilities
Ensure own safety, take care of themselves and others
Follow instructions, training and supervision provided by the employer.
Make proper use of equipment and follow safe working systems;
Co-operate with their employer;
Ensure others are not put at risk. 14

15. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998
Generally, the Regulations require that lifting
equipment is:
Strong and stable enough for the particular use
Positioned and installed to minimise any risks
Used safely, the work is planned, organised and performed by competent people
Thorough examination and inspection by competent people 15

16. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (2005)
Places the onus on individuals within an organisation to carry out risk assessments to identify, manage and reduce the risk of fire.
The responsible person must provide;
Means of escape
Signs and notices
Emergency lighting
Fire alarm
Fire extinguishers
Fire doors
Training
Risk assessments

17. Fire Safety

18. Regular fire drills will ensure that:
People in danger act in a calm and rational manner when faced with an emergency evacuation
Those workers who have ‘designated responsibility’ carry out their duties ensuring everyone’s safety
Escape routes are used in accordance with a predetermined and practised plan
Evacuation is achieved quickly and in an orderly manner.

19. General emergency procedures
Raise the alarm.
Get yourself and others out of danger, following the procedures in the building.
If it is safe to do so, close doors and windows as you leave.
Only tackle the fire if it is safe to do so.
Go to the fire assembly point.
Do not go back into the building until you are told that it is safe to do so.

20. Identify hazards and risks;
What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?
Brainstorm hazard risk game here?

21. What is a Hazard?
A Hazard is something with the potential to cause harm
Examples?
Kettle of boiling water
Fire
Electricity
Noise
Uneven floor
Sharp tools

22. What is risk?
Risk is the probability that a hazard will turn into a disaster.

23. Risk Assessments Purpose of carrying out risk assessments is to:
Identify & reduce dangers in the workplace.
Comply with legislation.
Supply the employee with information on hazards/risks in the workplace.
Specialized assessments are sometimes required.

24. Risk Assessments 5 steps;
Identify the hazards
Decide who might be harmed and how
Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
Record your findings and implement them
Review your assessment and update if necessary
Brain storm or group activity on

25. Risk Assessment Forms LIKELIHOOD Level Descriptor Description 5
Almost Certain
Likely to occur on many occasions, a persistent issue 4
Likely
Will probably occur but it is not a persistent issue 3
Possible
May occur occasionally 2
Unlikely
Do not expect it to happen but it is possible 1
Rare
Can’t believe that this will ever happen

26. Security

27. Security Following policies and procedures i.e. Lone worker policy
Carrying mobile phones at all times
Adhering to risk assessments
Have regular supervision sessions
Ensure you reporting any concerns