Unit F6165043 - Promote health, safety and wellbeing in care settings

It is a 20-page document that contains 6263 words. Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety 1.1 Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a care setting 1.2 Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer 1.3 Analyse the main health and safety responsibilities of: 1.3a Self 1.3b The employer or manager 1.3c Others in the work setting 1.4 Identify specific tasks in the work setting that should not be carried out without special training Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness 3.1 Describe different types of accidents and sudden illness that may occur in own work setting 3.2 Explain procedures to be followed if an accident or sudden illness should occur Be able to reduce the spread of infection 4.1 Explain own role in supporting others to follow practices that reduce the spread of infection 4.2 Describe the causes and spread of infection 5.1 Explain the main points of legislation that relate to moving and handling 5.2 Explain the principles for safe moving and handling 6.1 Describe types of hazardous substances that may be found in the work setting 7.1 Describe practices that prevent fires from: 7.1a Starting 7.1b Spreading 7.3 Explain emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire in the work setting 8.3 Explain the importance of ensuring that others are aware of own whereabouts Know how to manage stress 9.1 Describe common signs and indicators of stress in self and others 9.2 Analyse factors that can trigger stress 9.3 Compare strategies for managing stress in self and others 9.4 Explain how to access sources of support