Standard 8 Health and safety in an adult social care setting

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CIS Assessment Induction Workbook – Eight These are quite dangerous hazards that would cause a lot of harm and even death. You should follow the risk assessment and only leave the individual alone if the risk assessment says it is safe to do so. If it is not safe, you need to seek further advice from your supervisor / manager. It may be that the individual’s wishes cannot be met on this occasion and a review of the risk assessment is needed. In residential homes each bath is usually fitted with a device that ensures water comes out of the hot tap at less than 43ºC to avoid the possibility of scalding. Baths often have a thermometer so you can ensure the water is not too hot before the individual gets in. General health and safety procedures to be aware of in the event of an emergency: Electricity – If an individual is in contact with electricity or the supply of electricity, do not touch them as you may electrocute yourself. Don’t use metal to help the individual get away from the source of electricity as it will act as a conductor and again you could electrocute yourself. You could use something made from wood like a broom handle. Gas – Immediately open windows to let the fumes out. Never use lighters or matches and don’t touch light switches because sparks could ignite the gas into fire. Water – You could use a bucket to catch the water or a blanket or towel to soak up the water and stop it from moving. You should know where the “stop cock” is for the water mains in the places you work in. If you are working in an individual’s home, the stop cock is usually, but not always, found in the cupboard under the sink. In all situations, you should remain calm and re-assure the individual involved by talking to them. 1.3 Know the main health and safety responsibilities of: You Your manager The individuals you support In health and safety your responsibilities are: Take reasonable care of your health and safety Take reasonable care not to put other people, including other employees and members of the public at risk by what you do or don’t do at work Co-operate with your employer making sure you get proper training and you understand and follow your organisation’s health and safety policies Not to interfere with or misuse anything that’s been provided for your health, safety or welfare Report injuries, strains or illnesses you suffer as a result of doing your job Page 4 of 46
CIS Assessment Induction Workbook – Eight Tell your employer if something happens that might affect your ability to work, for example becoming pregnant or sustaining an injury Not to undertake any health and safety tasks that you haven’t been trained for In health and safety your employer’s responsibilities are: Provide a safe workplace Give information on health and safety Provide free health and safety training Make sure you can enter and leave the workplace safely In health and safety the individuals you support’s responsibilities are: Follow health and safety advice given to them Co-operate with you to use appropriate equipment safely Take reasonable care of their own health and safety 1.4 Know what you can and cannot do relating to general health and safety at your current stage of training Without the correct level of training you are not allowed to carry out certain tasks relating to health and safety. Here are a few examples: Moving and handling Administering medication Emergency first aid Giving injections Peg feeding Colostomy Fighting fire If you are unsure about what you can and cannot do, you must discuss this with your supervisor / manager. 1.5 Know where and from whom additional support and information relating to health and safety can be accessed The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to ensure workers are appropriately knowledgeable about Health and Safety and that they are properly trained in relevant areas. Your employer may have a health and safety representative who is responsible for health and safety issues at work. Page 5 of 46
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