Safety

importantly, quality. Numerous incidences have been reported which confirm that China’s food regulation policies are causing those who consume various products to be in great danger manifesting with health issues and even fatalities. However, China’s food safety issues aren’t just affecting those in China, but has become hazardous to those in nations all over the world, especially the United States. Many of our everyday foods are being sold from manufacturers and farmers in China who are not…

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, to protect the health and safety of their employees so far as is reasonably practicable. Duties also exist to protect members of the public who may be affected by the running of the business. This duty also applies to the self-employed. Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 these specify the minimum welfare standards in the workplace including number of toilets, wash hand basins, work space, temperature, safe glazing in windows, etc…

With many health care facilities being the backbone of society, patient safety is the number one goal. For this reason, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), has put together a set of National Patient Safety Goals as called NPSGs. NPSGs were established in 2002, and these goals were made, “to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in…

P2 Assess the health and safety risks facing the practitioner when maintaining computer systems. Health and safety risks When carrying out and performing computer maintenance there are many health and safety risks that are involved with different steps of the process. There are many ways that the technician or practitioner can overcome these risks and minimise the health and safety effects on all users. The safety equipment available helps reduce the risks to the user and technician performing…

cupboard iii. clearly labelling all the product with the sigh of danger product , the name, information about risk factors 24. Understanding your role in fire safety is an important factor in keeping children safe in Early Childhood Education and Care. Using the table below, explain in your own words the following aspects of basic home fire safety: Fire spread and speed Fire can spread very fast it can take few minutes to transfer from point to point Heat transfer The fire can transfer from…

Safety in Trades and Industries 2 Stricter regulations for safety equipment and operation procedures need to be enforced in commercial factories because, neglecting proper safety procedures leads to serious consequences such as loss of revenue for businesses and employees, expensive lawsuits and in some cases, serious injury or death. In any Trade or Industry Safety is essential and can save…

Health and Safety Exit Card Before you start working you must complete this Health and Safety Exit Card. If you don’t know the answers to these questions, find out the answers. It is important that you know them. Ask your teacher for help if you need it. 1. What are some common causes of injury on the job for teenagers? Common injuries teenagers sustain while on the job include sprains, lacerations, fractures, and contusions. 2. What are your rights as far as health and safety are…

Rail Road safety is very important. We should always be cautious of rail roads and where or when we might come upon one. we should always stop at rail road crossing signs so we can be sure that no trains are coming before we proceed to our destination. if we know the train is on its way or right in front of us, that we should at least have our vehicle or ourselves be 3 feet or more behind the tracks in order to ensure our safety. Also remember that trains move at a very high speed and it has a…

the majority of parents or caregivers do not know the appropriate safety precautions. Due to this lack of attentiveness children are unwillingly risking their lives. Sadly, a tremendous amount of children are even losing their lives. This problem needs to be addressed for the sake of younger children who are not aware of the danger they are in. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent this issue to properly secure and provide safety of these innocent children. People who are responsible for…

Managing Activities – Assignment 2 Health and Safety Legislation There are three main pieces of legislation that cover health and safety in the workplace. They are; • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 • Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 The Health and Safety at Work Act puts duty on the employers "to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work" (legislation.gov.uk). For…