Ptlls_Assing_1_Draft_2

`Summarise The Key Aspects Of Current Legislative Requirements And Codes Of Practice Relevant To Your Subject And The Type Of Organisation Within Which You Would Like To Work. There are several Acts and Regulations that will need to be adhere to, some of these include Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) Each individual has a responsibility for the safety of themselves and for others. As a teacher I not only have to be aware of the rules I must tell my learners as well. At the start of class I must point out where the nearest fire escapes are and who the first aid person is. As a teacher I will be responsible for assessing the risk of my area to try, as far as possible, to minimise any accidents happening; and to record any accidents and incidents that do take place. http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.htm 09.06.2012 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents 09.06.2012 The Workplace, (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 These regulations deal with physical conditions in the workplace and require employers to meet minimum standards in relation to a wide range of matters, which include: maintenance of buildings and equipment, lighting, provision of drinking water, temperature, rest facilities, ventilation, toilet facilities and first aid. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 These regulations oblige employers to assess the workstations of staff who use display screen equipment (DSE). The workstation is the equipment itself, its accessories and the surrounding work environment. The minimum requirements of employers are to: • identify "users" of display screen equipment, ie those who habitually use DSE as a significant part of their normal work • assess workstations to ensure that they meet minimum standards • provide information, instruction and training on the potential hazards of using DSE equipment • offer free eyesight tests to users of DSE equipment at regular intervals and to pay for spectacles that are required for the work • review assessments. FENTO Standards for teaching and supporting learning Risk Assessment: I need to analyse any potential risks when instructing activities within the class. It is my responsibility to assess any risk levels prior to commencement of any tasks in order to minimise the risks. If there are any accidents or incidents, I must also keep a record of these. Disability Discrimination Act (1995 and onwards) This act gives disabled people the right to employment and education. I need to ensure that my classroom is compliant in terms of accessibility and operation. I must ensure that any activities I set are suitable for all learners to participate and must not make any learner feel excluded by their disability. Data Protection: The DPA requires any organisation that holds sensitive data on anyone for over two months to register as data users. As a teacher, I need to be cautious of how I store my learners personal or sensitive information. I should never share someone’s personal or sensitive information with any other person. Equal opportunity legislation: This legislation protects people from being discriminated against. It covers a wide range of discriminatory subjects. Some key examples are as follows: Gender; Sexual Orientation; Disability; Race; Marital Status; Religion and Age. For my role as teacher, this means I need to ensure that I am not biased and should not stereo- type or...