Review the policies and procedures in relation to health and safety that are found in the Healthcare Workplace: Safety Health at Work Assignment, UCC, Ireland

Workplace policies and procedures

Review the policies and procedures in relation to health and safety that are found in the Healthcare Workplace, pay particular attention to the following:

• Employers and employee duties in relation to the legislation – Health, Safety, and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
• Emergency planning & reporting procedures – how are the emergency procedures documented, what reporting procedures are in place for accidents and incidents in the
• Policies in relation to safe working environments

Workplace Safety Statement

You should carry out an analysis of your Healthcare workplace safety statement – what are the elements and functions of the safety statement.

Safety Audit

You are required to conduct a Safety Audit in your workplace to include the following:

• List and Classify 3 hazards in the Healthcare work environment – include hazards in relation to work practices, human hazards, and housekeeping.
• Provide a detailed risk assessment conducted in relation to the hazards identified above with recommended actions to minimize or eradicate risks listed.
• Appropriate control measures are recommended in relation to the above hazards, with a view to improving the level of health and safety in the workplace.