Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) ·
The Management of Health and Safety Work Regulations 1992
Personal Protective equipment regulations
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1985
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
1.2 Describe the main points of health and safety policies and procedures The main points of health and safety policies and procedures are: ·
Ensuring there is safe equipment
Managing risks
Ensuring there is adequate welfare facilities
Providing information, instruction, training and supervision ·
How health and safety is communicated in the workplace
The arrangements for first aid, fire and emergencies
The arrangements for reporting accidents or other health problems 1.3 Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of:
The social care worker
To participate in health and safety training
