In this task I will examine the roles and responsibilities of key people in the promotion of health, safety and security in a health or social care setting. e.g. St.Marys Primary school.
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In this task I will examine the roles and responsibilities of key people in the promotion of health, safety and security in a health or social care setting.
In the health and social care setting people that are within the care setting have different responsibilities to make sure that visitor and service users are safe and that legal requirements are fulfilled. Employees must follow the rules and work in a safe way.
In one of my work placement St.Mary’s Primary school there was a general guideline that was there to inform clients and employees about the policy of the school.
- establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment throughout the school;
- establish and maintain safe working procedures among staff and pupils;
- make arrangements for ensuring safety and absence of risks to health in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances;
- ensure the provision of sufficient information, instruction and supervision to enable all employees and pupils to avoid hazards and contribute positively to their own health and safety and to ensure that they have access to health and safety training as appropriate or as and when provided;
- formulate effective procedures for use in case of fire and for evacuating the school premises;
- lay down procedures to be followed in case of accident;
- teach safety as part of pupils' duties where appropriate;