- Data may only be used for the specific purposes for which it was collected.
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Data must not be disclosed to other people without the of the individual who it is about, unless there is legislation or other overriding legitimate reason to share the information (for example, the prevention or detection of crime). It is an offence for Other Person to obtain this personal data without authorisation.
- Individuals have a right of access to the information held about them, subject to certain exceptions (for example, information held for the prevention or detection of crime).
- Personal information may be kept for no longer than is necessary and must be kept up to date.
- Paper base information should be locked away
- Information on a computer should be secured and password protected
- Data protection should be current and relavent
COSHH-
Coshh provides a legal frame work to protect people against health risks from hazardous substances used at work. All employers have to consider how COSHH applies to their work many will able to comply with regulation with little effort, others whose works creates greater risks, will have more to do. COSHH lays down a sensible step-by-step approach to the necessary precautions and it is a useful tool of good management. Coshh applies to virtually all substances.
- You should write down in the cosh files details were the chemicals are kept and storied out of reach, if any danger of hazard there will be signs and they always will be in blank or yellow. Mainly should be aware of the body parts just in case of an accident because could be very dangerous:
- Skin
- Eyes
- Breathing
- Liver/kidney
They can pose a hazard to a care worker if they are not used appropriately. They can also pose if a client is able to access them ant they are spitted or swallowed.
COSHH requires the following:-
- assessment of the risks
- deciding what precautions are needed
- prevention or control of the risks
- ensuring that control measures are used and maintained
- informing, instructing and training employees about the risks and precautions needed
- labelling
- chemicals- cleaning products
- medication
- waste disposal- different colour bags- red, green, black, yellow
FOOD HYGIENE:
The law does not mean food handlers must have received formal training. However a certificate saying that they have passed a recognised course is a evidence that have complied with the laws. Food hygiene legislation affects all food businesses, including caterers, primary producers, manufacturers and retailers. New legislation was introduced in the UK in January 2006. How it affects you will depend on the size and type of your business.
Food business operators whose establishments are required to be registered should approach the relevant local authority. If you have registered your premises already and have not changed the type of work you do, you don't need to register them again.
The premises for certain types of businesses need to be approved, rather than registered, including those producing the following foods:
- meat and meat products
- eggs
- milk and dairy products
- fish and fish products
Food safety means more then just cleanliness, it includes all practices involved with:
- Preventing food from the risk of contamination, including harmful bacteria, poisons and foreign objects.
- Preventing any bacteria present in the food multiplying to a level that would result in food poisoning, or the early spillage of the food
- Destroying any harmful bacteria in the food by through cooking or processing.
- Cooking food should be at right temperature
- Food storage
- Dress- making sure hygiene is made sure, e.g. wearing a hat so no hair fails into the food
RIDDOR ACT 1984:
If you are employed, self employed or in control of work premises or in control of the work premises you will have duties under RIDDOR. The regulations required that occurrences of work related diseases must be reported to the relevant authority. Disease reportable under RIDDOR includes:
- certain poisoning
- fracture, other than to fingers, thumbs and toes
- amputation
- Dislocation of the shoulder, hip, knee or spine
- loss of sight
- chemical or hot metal burn to the eye or any penetrating injury to the eye;
- injury resulting from an electric shock or electrical burn leading to unconsciousness,
- skin disease e.g. skin cancer, occupational asthma, occupational dermatitis, chrome ulcer, oil folliculate, pneumoconiosis, asbestosis,
- infections e.g. hepatitis, tuberculosis, anthrax, and tetanus
Reporting accidents and ill health at work is a legal requirement as described by RIDDOR. The information enables the enforcing authorities to identify where and how risks arise and to investigate serious accidents. The enforcing authorities can then help and advise you on preventive action to reduce injury, ill health and accidental loss. If you are an employer, self-employed or in control of work premises you will have duties under the RIDDOR. I every work place if any if any of these happen you should report it straight away and it should be taken in consideration and put on the records:
· Deaths
· Major injuries
· Accidents resulting in 3 days off work
· Diseases
· Dangerous occurrences
First aid Act 1981
The health and safety first aid regulations 1981 requires employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment e.g. First Aid kit in every work place fire exits doors. In every work place there should be a First Aid to be given to employees if they are injured or become ill at work. These regulations apply to all workplaces including those with five or fewer employees and to the time they are at work, this will include training for personal, equipment facilities and ways of making sure colleagues know about them.
Employers are required to carry out an assessment of first-aid needs. This involves consideration of workplace hazards and risks, the size of the organisation and other relevant factors, to determine what first-aid equipment, facilities and personnel should be provided.
All First Aiders should be trained and have a updated certificate every 3 years. All First Aid Kits should be fully stocked up in case of emergency.
Disability Discrimination Act:
The Disability Discrimination Act is a piece of legislation that promotes civil and equal rights for disabled people and protects disabled people from discrimination. The act requires public bodies to promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. It also allows the government to set minimum standards so that disabled people can use public transport easily.
Disabled people have rights in areas of:
- employment
- education
- access to goods, facilities and services
- including larger private clubs and land bases transport services.
- Equal and fair treatment- not giving more favourable treatment
Under this new legislation all public bodies, such as higher education institutions, are required to:
- promote equal opportunities for disabled people
- eliminate disability-related harassment
- Promote positive attitudes towards disabled people.
