LO2.3 - influence of law on staff

• Influence on law on staff

  • must follow health and safety policies and procedures
  • engage in mandatory health and safety training - manual handling
  • Take responsibility for their own and others safety
  • report any hazards to their employer
• Impact on premises:

  • High levels of hygiene maintained
  • safe conditions - suitable ventilation and lighting
  • exits kept clear and labelled
  • alarms in good working order
  • safety equipment kept in good working order
  • food provided must comply with food safety regulations
• Impact on practice:

  • activities and equipment risk assessed - PAT tested
  • staff only do activities trained to do
  • accident book kept up to date and are reported
  • regular fire drills held
  • safeguarding training and procedures carried out
  • development of policies
  • adequate staffing levels