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What actions do you take if unsafe practices have been identified?
How do you report unsafe practices? Workers must report any poor or unsafe practice to their senior or manager. If the practice continues workers should report their concerns to a more senior manager. Workers can also report their concerns directly to the local authority Adult Safeguarding team, or to the inspectorate.
unsafe practice includes such things as lifting an individual without referring to their care plan, risk assessment or without using the necessary hoist or equipment. leaving an individual on their own, when their care plan clearly states they should not be left on their own.
Why must I report unsafe or abusive practice?
I must report unsafe or abusive practices because… There will be times when your duty to safeguard the wellbeing of the individual is in conflict with your duty to promote the individual’s right to take risks.
Why is it important to Recognise and challenge unsafe practice?
Unsafe practices endanger not just the health and well-being of the people you serve, but they also increase the risk of abuse and neglect. Unsafe practices should be challenged right away, and they should not be allowed to continue.
Duty of Care is defined simply as a legal obligation to: always act in the best interest of individuals and others. not act or fail to act in a way that results in harm. act within your competence and not take on anything you do not believe you can safely do.
What steps should you take if you believe the workplace is unsafe?
What to do if you’re not feeling safe at work
- reporting the issue to your supervisor or manager.
- reporting the issue through your workplace’s safety reporting procedures.
- raising the issue with your workplace health and safety representative.
- raising the issue with management through your union representative.
Why is it important to report unsafe work practices?
Hazard Reporting is used for businesses to identify and reduce risk in the workplace. Accidents in the workplace can cause serious harm (or even death) to employees or visitors. This may result in the business being subject to a fine, poor reputation or imprisonment.