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State of Health & Social Care in England – NASHiCS

WEBTh CQC has published it state its annual assessment of the state of Health & Social Care in England published on 21 October 2022.. State of Care looks at the quality of care over the past year.Based on our inspection activity, information received from the public and those who deliver care alongside other evidence – the assessment is that the …

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Health and Safety in Care Homes (HSG220) Published – NASHiCS

WEBHistory – The NASHiCS Story; History – NASHiCS – Main Conferences, Forums; History – NASHiCS Regional Seminars/Forums & Webinars; History – NASHiCS Regional Networkers events

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Health and Safety Guidelines for home care workers

WEBEmployers’ legal duties. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSW) 1999, employers have a legal duty to assess all risks to the health and safety of employees. If the risk assessment shows that it is not possible for the work to be done safely, then other

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Additional Guidance

WEBThis document is designed to set out this additional guidance and deal with the following issues: evacuation of a protected zone in 2.5 minutes; rooms of residents unable to evacuate – upgrading to 60 minutes fire. resistance; staff remaining with residents who are unable to evacuate; the use of external fire escapes by residents; the travel

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Health and Safety in the Kitchen Environment – Dermatitis

WEBWhen considering how to manage risk in the kitchen environment, care providers often focus on food safety and food hygiene issues. In the last edition of the e-news, we looked at the safe use of knives in the kitchen environment.

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The Importance of Health and Safety in the Kitchen Environment

WEBIn this edition, we will look at occupational dermatitis. This is a skin condition which can be brought on by exposure to outside agents which can cause skin to be inflamed, irritated, cracked and sore. Although it may be a less obvious health and safety risk compared to the use of kitchen equipment such as knives, it is of particular relevance

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History – The NASHiCS Story – NASHiCS

WEBThe National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services. (NASHiCS) focuses on the many aspects of health and safety affecting the Care Sector. It was formed in October 2004 from the National Social Care Health and Safety Forum, being formally constituted in June 2006, but in existence under other names since May 1996. The Association and its …

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HSE enforcement action prompts warning- lack of “Face Fit” testing.

WEBHSE enforcement action prompts warning to health and care providers on COVID-19 respiratory protective equipment.. HSE has announced that it has taken enforcement action against an NHS Trust in relation to a lack of “Face Fit” testing for respiratory protective equipment (RPE) in the early days of the pandemic. Morecambe …

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RIDDOR Reporting updated for Health and Social Care. – NASHiCS

WEBRIDDOR puts duties on employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises (the Responsible Person) to report certain serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences (near misses). Incidents that happen in Northern Ireland should be reported to HSE NI. Reporting injuries, diseases …

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PUBLICATION OF REVISED LEGIONELLA ACOP (L8)

WEBThe L8 ACOP was one of several identified for review and revision, consolidation or withdrawal in line with a recommendation by Professor Ragnar Löfstedt in his report ‘Reclaiming health and safety for all’. The 4th edition L8 ACOP, which is aimed at dutyholders including employers, those in control of premises and people with health …

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Working at height – safe use of ladders and stepladders – …

WEBTop tips for ladder and stepladder safety . Set up for leaning ladders . Do a daily pre-use check (include ladder feet). Secure it by tying to a suitable point to prevent movement.

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Additional Guidance for Fire Safety in Residential Care Homes.

WEBAdditional Guidance for Fire Safety in Residential Care Homes. Review Statement Oct 2019. Please Note. “In agreement with the NFCC (previously CFOA) it has been agreed that the additional guidance on residential care premises will still stand and not be reviewed until the outcome of the Hackitt report is finalised and we have scrutinised …

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NHS Health Board Fined £235,000 after failings resulted in man’s …

WEBNHS Health Board Fined £235,000 after failings resulted in man’s death 26 September 2023

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North Wales health board fined after failings resulted in woman’s …

WEBOne of the largest health boards in Wales has been fined £200,000 after a patient died in its care. Llandudno Magistrates’ Court heard that 46-year-old Dawn Owen was found unconscious at the Hergest Unit

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RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES: Getting Fire Compartmentation …

WEBWorking together to create a Healthy, Safe Working and Living Environment RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES: Getting Fire Compartmentation Right This Information Sheet has been prepared by Marpal and describes the forms of fire resistant

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National Association for Safety & Health in Care Services

WEBVolume 15 Issue 2 Page 3 Intersurgical: CIRRUS2 NEBULISER, ADULT, ECOLITE MA 11 February 2021 / 1453015 Nebulizer Mask Model: CIRRUS2 NEBU-LISER, ADULT, INTER-

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National Association for Safety & Health in Care Services

WEBVolume 16 Issue 3 Page 2 Special Notice -Date for your diary.-keep the day free.Summer Seminar for Safety and Health in Care ( including our AGM) Date Tuesday 14th June 2022, Time to catch up - don't be caught out! In-Person, full day event, all the details next month. Venue: - The Incora Pavilion, Derbyshire County Cricket Club, County Ground,

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HSE Stress Research – Call for Volunteers – NASHiCS

WEBHSE’s statistics reveal that 1.8 million workers reported suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, with approximately half of the cases down to stress, depression, or anxiety.

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Health and Safety Officer – NASHiCS

WEBThe Role Audley retirement villages are set in unique locations where our village owners can retire in a peaceful and lavish setting. Audley villages comprises of owners, who permanently reside on site within their own private homes and who pay a management fee for the upkeep of their properties and access to services on site.

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Health and Safety Manager – Full Time – NASHiCS

WEBHealth and Safety Manager – Full Time. Benefits include: 33 days per annum annual leave; Company car, laptop and mobile phone; Free Life Assurance insurance cover

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