Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care Assignment Questions: Promote and Implement Health and Safety Practices in Adult Care Settings

Promote and Implement Health and Safety Practices in Adult Care Settings: Assignment Questions 

1.1 Outline legislation relating to health and safety in a care work setting.

1.2 Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer.

1.3 Describe the main health and safety responsibilities of self, the employer or manager and others in the work setting.

1.4 Identify specific tasks in the work setting that should not be carried out without special training.

2.1 Identify different types of accidents and sudden illnesses that may occur in own work setting.

2.2 Explain the procedures to be followed if an accident or a sudden illness occurs.

2.3 Describe the records that must be maintained relating to accidents, incidents and sudden illness.

4.1 Outline the main points of legislation that relate to moving and handling.

4.2 Explain the principles for safe moving and handling.

5.1 Describe types of hazardous substances that may be found in the work setting.

6.1 Describe practices that prevent fires from starting and from spreading.

6.2 Explain emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire in the work setting.

7.1 Explain the importance of ensuring that others are aware of own whereabouts.