Task a PLAN


An explaination of why the social care workers accompanying the individuals on the outing should have specialist training before each of the following

carrying out emergency aid
assisitng with moving and handling
handling medication

Any help be brill
Thanks
Tracey

In case of emergencys
Individuals with epilepsy requires rescue meds
And if you need to change an individual because of incointence
E.t.c
E.t.c

tr2408m
Hello,
Without proper training you could harm soeone.
Steadysue

it a legal requirement !!!we just done this topic.

a) Carrying out emergency first aid: In order to be able to respond to a situation where an individual has had an accident or sudden illness.
b) Assisting with moving and handling: In order understand how to make the necessary move and how to use the equipment confidently.
c) Handling medication: In order to have an understanding about any medical conditions the individuals social care worker work with have so he/she can monitor any change. The social care worker must also have an understanding about the most common types of medication and how they can affect an individual.

No they don't there are a lot of different types and form of epilepsy.

All staff must follow health and safety practices .

In additional health and safety policy , you need to know about relevant legislation in order to create a safe and secure working environment .The main piece of legislation that applies to our work setting is Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This HASAWA is the law and the regulations below are implemented under it.
Regulations made under Health and Safety Act which are applicable to care sector are :

Manual Handling Regulations 1992( amended 2002)

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 ( COSHH)

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)

Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)

Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Personal Protective Equipment 1992



All these regulations are linked to people's health and safety as identified by Health and Safety Executive (HSE)


We need to know :
> where one can find out more about these regulations

> where your organization's policies and procedures are

>what our responsibilities are, and those of your employers and of the people we support

task b produce a guide to raise awareness of health safetyin a care setting include the f ollowing in your guide alist of the laws relating to, general health and safety in the setting

If you will not take training, it can be harm others, That's why it is legal to take trainning.


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