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3.1 Identify current legislation that informs health and safety practice…
3.1 Identify current legislation that informs health and safety practice in a social care setting
Health and social care (Wales) act 2025
Reforms to social care restricting profit in children's residential / foster care.
Helps safeguarding standards to protect vulnerable individuals
Control of substance hazardous to health (COSHH) regulations 2002(UK wide)
provides protective equipment and fully train staff
safe when handling products that contain chemicals
Regulation and inspection of social care (Wales) act 2016 (RISCA)
regulation and inspecting social care services
ensures providers will get to the health and safety standards
Food safety act 1990 and food hygiene regulations
to protect residents from sickness or illness
a clean environment where food is prepared
Social services and well-being (Wales) act 2014
Framework for providing care / support in Wales
Safeguards vulnerable individuals and make sure they are working in protected practices
Manual handling operations regulations 1992 (UK wide)
helps to move individuals who need help
provide training and equipment to decrease injury
Health and safety at work etc.. act 1964
places a duty on employers to protect health, safety and welfare
risk assessments and full trained staff