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Community Equipment Health and Safety issues

Proposed Topics. Background Section 2 and 3 dutiesSome key issues RiddorFurther information. Background. Section 2 HSWASection 3 HSWA legal application vs. policySubordinate Legislation Duties suppliers of equipment / commissioners of care / care providers / others?. Key issues. Typ

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Community Equipment Health and Safety issues

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    1. Community Equipment Health and Safety issues Steve Scott Principal Inspector Services Group – HSE Wales Opening slide: remember to alter speaker details. The Story of the Management Standards Development history – any anecdote from the start of the pilot through to RSRP etc. Two years’ work with partners drawn form across the public sector, business, representative groups, trades unions, academics, line managers and employees. Public Consultation (Summer 2004) and expert workshops throughout 2003 and 2004.Opening slide: remember to alter speaker details. The Story of the Management Standards Development history – any anecdote from the start of the pilot through to RSRP etc. Two years’ work with partners drawn form across the public sector, business, representative groups, trades unions, academics, line managers and employees. Public Consultation (Summer 2004) and expert workshops throughout 2003 and 2004.

    2. Proposed Topics Background – Section 2 and 3 duties Some key issues Riddor Further information

    3. Background Section 2 HSWA Section 3 HSWA – legal application vs. policy Subordinate Legislation Duties – suppliers of equipment / commissioners of care / care providers / others?

    4. Key issues Type of equipment – design / suitability etc. Installation and risks Safe and appropriate use and training Consequential risks – MHOR etc. Care plans and ongoing assessment Inspection and maintenance Decontamination

    5. Key issues Lifting equipment EPBs Bedrails Mattresses HCAI

    6. Key issues Management – POPMAR

    7. RIDDOR Relatively few incidents reported Good standards or low risk vs. non compliance

    8. Further information Health and safety in care homes booklet Website including bedrails DVD Falls DVD SHADs Other – targetted guidance?

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