Unit 7 Learning Aim C

Unit 7 Learning
Aim C
INVESTIGATE THE INFLUENCE
HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLAT
AND POLICIES IN HEALTH
SOCIAL CARE SETTI

,Compare the influence of different
health and safety laws or policies
This powerpoint will justify the effectiveness of health
and safety legislation, policies and procedures in
maintaining health and safety and will analyse how
different legislation influences safe practice. It will also
compare how different laws and policies influence
practice

, Health and Safety at Work Legislation

This act requires each healthcare professional to have a
responsibility for health and safety, meaning employees
must take reasonable care for the health and safety of
themselves and those they are caring for. An example of th
would be ensuring that all spills are dried properly and a w
floor sign to be put down to warn others. Healthcare
professionals should carry out regular risk assessments to
help reduce the risk of injury. The health and safety law
poster must also be displayed and provided to each worke
so they can reference back to it if needed.