Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Adult Care – Unit 19: Health and Safety in Adult Care Assignment Report

Level 5 In Leadership And Management In Adult Care

Unit 19: Health and Safety in Adult Care

Learning Resources 

Website And Resource

HSE- Information about health and safety at work

Health and safety legislation: Overview for social care

Social Care Institute foe Excellence

Sensible risk assessment in care settings

HSE: Sensible risk assessment in care settings

Helpful hints and tips

Section One

Health and safety legislation: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 amended 2002, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 2020, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013, Control of Substances Hasardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2022, amended 1992 regulations, The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, Food Safety Act 1990

Key sources of information and guidance: The role of government agencies and advisory bodies, e.g., Health and Safety Executive, Public Health England; Other internal and external support mechanisms

Health and safety policies and procedures: Details of agreed ways of working and codes of practice. Dealing with accidents, injuries and emergency situations. Dealing with first-aid situations. Policies relating to: specific working condition and the working environment, use of equipment, food handling and preparation, infection control and dealing with hasardous substances

Policies, procedures and practices that identify, assess and manage risk: Risk assessment policy. Risk assessment procedure. Emergency procedures and practices, e.g., fire evacuation, fire marshals, regular fire drills, first aid. Reporting procedures, e.g., accident book/forms. Staff training and updating. Monitoring health and safety policies, practices and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE TASKS

Please take note of the following command verbs that you will come across in the knowledge activities below and what they mean in terms of the level of detail your answer requires:

Describe – In order to describe something, you must give a detailed account of it. This must be written in full sentences and paragraphs.

Explain: You need to ensure that your answer is clear, revealing relevant facts. This must be written in full sentences and paragraphs.

Identify – Your answer should establish who or what something is. This can be in a list format.

Summarise – Write down briefly the main points or essential features.

Evaluate- You are required to look back on the effectiveness of something. When answering evaluate questions, you need to: make a judgement. support this judgement with evidence that shows why you said it was effective or ineffective.

Analyse- You are required to break down each topic into fundamental parts and critically examine each, providing in depth discussions.

Referencing

The Harvard referencing system offers a standardised method for acknowledging sources and enhancing the credibility of your work.

When you are citing information, you need to do the following:

Book- include the author’s surname and initials, year of publication, title of the book (in italics), edition (if applicable), place of publication, and the name of the publisher.

Journal articles– provide the author’s surname and initials, year of publication, article title (in single quotation marks), journal title (in italics), volume number, and page range.

Online source- include the web address and the date you accessed the information.

In-text citations – should include the author’s surname, publication year, and page number if quoting directly.

Consistency is key, so be diligent in following the Harvard referencing style throughout your academic journey, ensuring that your references are accurate and complete. Remember, proper referencing not only strengthens the validity of your work but also demonstrates academic integrity and respect for the intellectual contributions of others.

Plagiarism And Use Of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
It is imperative to understand and adhere to the principles of academic integrity, particularly in avoiding plagiarism. Plagiarism involves presenting someone else’s work, ideas, or words as your own without proper acknowledgment.

This also include the use of information generated from Artificial Intelligence, whilst you may use this for further research, you still need to ensure this is cited correctly and that the information provided is accurate and valid.

When you copy and paste content from AI tools, websites, or other sources without proper citation, it’s considered unethical. Therefore, it’s imperative to always cite your sources accurately. When you copy text without comprehending its context, you miss out on the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

As you are completing a work based qualification, we strongly recommend that you recognise all opportunities to support your answers with examples of workplace practice.

We will also use tools to check for plagiarism and AI use and your submission will be returned, should this be detected.

Section One

Task 1: Understanding Health And Safety Legislation

Activity: Summarise the legislative framework for health and safety in adult care settings and analyse key sources of guidance. Research relevant UK legislation and guidance documents and create a summary report.

English: Practice summarising complex information clearly and concisely.

Maths: Analyse and interpret data related to health and safety regulations.

Digital Skills: Research online for up-to-date legislative information and guidance documents.

Task 2: Evaluating And Improving Health And Safety Practices

Activity: Evaluate current health and safety practices and propose improvements for a selected adult care setting. Write a report detailing your evaluation and suggested improvements.

English: Develop writing skills by creating a structured report with clear arguments and recommendations.

Maths: Use quantitative data to assess the effectiveness of current practices and measure potential improvements.

Digital Skills: Use digital tools to research best practices and policies and create a professional report.

Task 3: Risk Assessment And Management

Activity: Reflect on your responsibilities related to health and safety, identify potential risks, and develop a risk management plan. Write a reflective document and a risk management plan based on your evaluation.

English: Enhance reflective writing and documentation skills.

Maths: Evaluate risks and manage data related to risk factors and mitigation strategies. 

Digital Skills: Utilise digital tools for creating and managing risk assessment documents and plans.

Task 4: Comprehensive Case Study On Health And Safety

Activity: Develop a case study incorporating the legislative framework, key guidance, evaluation of practices, and personal responsibilities. Write a detailed case study report integrating all aspects of health and safety.

English: Practice integrating and presenting information coherently in a comprehensive report.

Maths: Analyse data related to health and safety practices and improvements.

Digital Skills: Conduct thorough online research, use digital tools to compile and present findings in a case study format.