Here are the key responsibilities for health and safety in health and social care:
- Ensure the health, safety and welfare of service users. This includes providing a safe environment, safeguarding service users from harm, and meeting their health and care needs.
- Follow health and safety policies and procedures. These policies aim to protect service users, staff and visitors from accidents, injuries and illness. Staff must adhere to procedures for areas like infection control, manual handling, fire safety and risk assessments.
- Report any accidents, incidents, defects or hazards. It is important to record and report any issues promptly so they can be addressed. This helps identify risks and prevent future harm.
- Maintain professional boundaries. Staff need to