Health and Safety- Lesson 1

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• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Health and Safety- Lesson 1

Assignment 703
HEALTH AND SAFETY 

There are two parts to the assignment 

The whole assignment should be handed in before Christmas 

How many accidents are there in
the hospitality industry in a month ?

Ensure health and safety training is undertaken by all staff

Provide appropiate protective clothing and equipment 

Ensure all facilities meet minimal health and safety requirements with regards to ventilation, temperture and noise. 

Have an update date Health and Safety policy

Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and safe to use. 

To take resonable care of your own and others safety 

To ensure you use tools and equipment for their intended use 

To follow all Health and safety and complete all training, wear protective clothing and follow all health and safety policies 

To report any illness or injury that will affect your ability to work 

Employer Responsibilities 

Employee Responsibilites 

Someone could slip.

Hazard

Risk

Staff and guests would not be able to escape 

Hot water

Knife left in the sink

Could cause burns.

Can cause cuts 

Water on the floor

Trailing wires

Someone could trip over

Boxes blocking fire exit

Employees have a greater responsibility for health and safety.

Employers should provide a safer environment.

Health and safety should be a shared responsibility.

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

1. A hazard is the likelihood of harm, while risk is the severity of the harm
2. A hazard is a physical danger, while risk is a mental danger
3. Hazard and risk are interchangeable terms
4. A hazard is a potential source of harm, while risk is the likelihood and severity of the harm occurring

The Powers of a HSE Inspector

Enter your premises.

Examine and investigate.

Stop work.

Take samples, measurements and photographs.

Dismantle and remove articles and substances.

Take possession of articles and substances.

Question you.

Review, take copies of and require the production of, books or documents.

Who is responsible for health and safety in the UK? 

• The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. It prevents work-related death, injury and ill health.
  

Breaching Health and saftey 

Breaching health and safety regulations is a criminal offence. Companies have a common law duty to ensure the working environment is safe for employees. By not doing so, you can face consequences, including fines or prison sentences

For homework:

You need to :

Homework: 

In a word doc

I would like you to research 

•  Who regulates Health and safety ? 

 Who regulates Health and safety ? 

The health and safety act 

The difference between a hazard and a risk