Health and Safety in Adult Social Care.

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

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

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

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,

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.

Why we needs good health and safety standards?

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.

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.

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

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 ;

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

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

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

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

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

Fire Safety

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Security

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