The legislation relating to Heath and Safety in social care is The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and CQC and local authority trading standards.

1.2
Health and Safety policies and procedures protect those in social care settings by ensuring there is a structured way to carry out all tasks required.

1.3
A Social care worker is responsible for the day to day general providing of care and the reporting of any issues or concerns. The employer or manager is responsible for the recruitment, training, policy enforcement and support of care workers. Others in the health care setting are responsible for the overall legislation's and policy writing. They are also responsible for ensuring that all investigations are carried out correctly and professionally. …show more content…
OUTCOME 10

10.1
Only fully trained and qualified persons are to handle medication.

10.2
Medication should only be handled by persons who have received specialist training so they are held accountable, the registration they use is in their name and they are trained on side effects and other drug interactions.

10.3
Death, injury, over/under dosing, adverse effects, prosecution and loss of registration can be the consequence of handling medication without specialist training.

OUTCOME 11

11.1
Food is to be stored properly, used within expiry date, cooked and chilled at the correct temperature.

11.2
Food is to be stored in correct containers, refrigerated at the correct temperature, dated and labeled and separated to avoid contamination.
Clean surfaces, correct chopping boards, hand hygiene and cross contamination is to be of a high standard when handing food.
All food is to be disposed of in the correct bins.

11.3
Contamination, infection, disease, smells and infestation can be the consequence of not following food safety