Maintain health, safety and security practices within a health setting

This standard relates to the continuous and consistent attention of each individual maintaining their health, safety and security practices within a health setting to protect themselves and others during all work activities. It also covers personal security and access to working environments.

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1. access and accurately interpret all relevant work instructions and information
2. work safely at all times and in accordance with all relevant legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols
3. deal promptly and effectively with any problems within your control and report those which cannot be solved
4. identify and minimise hazards and risk in the workplace
5. challenge and confirm right of entry of people to the working environment and take prompt *and appropriate action *in response to any security problems or issues
6. check the risk assessments to identify the hazards and associated risks relevant to your work activities and whenever new protocols, procedures, techniques or equipment are introduced into your work practice
7. undertake a risk assessment if one has not been completed or refer to colleagues if this is outside your area of authority
8. follow any manufacturer instructions and the risk assessment guidelines to ensure identified hazards are controlled within your work practices
9. check all resources are fully operational and materials are fit for purpose
10. apply safe moving and handling techniques required for your work activities
11. maintain a tidy and clean work area during and following the work activity 
12. ensure any resources are stored safely in accordance with organisational requirements
13. dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
14. complete and store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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1. the current legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols which are relevant to your work practice and to which you must adhere
2. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role
3. how to access and interpret all relevant work instructions and information
4. specific procedures for reporting issues which are beyond your competence, responsibilities and accountability
5. the duty to report any acts or omissions that could be unsafe/detrimental to you or others
6. the hazards and risks which may arise during the execution of your work role and how you can minimise these
7. the correct use of any equipment and PPE to protect the health and safety of you and others
8. the range of personal and access security arrangements within your work area
9. rights of access and entry to the working environment  and the importance of challenging unauthorised access and how to do this
10. the range of health and safety measures, infection prevention control and the relevant personal protective controls and containment, their importance and their applicability for the range of procedures within your working environment and level of responsibility
11. how to obtain and apply risk assessments within your work practice and level of responsibility
12. how to check that resources are operational and for purpose
13. the type and range of defects associated with the resources within your work practice
14. safe systems of work and methods for using the resources relevant to your work activities ; their appropriate decontamination, disposal or storage requirements
15. the range of methods of waste disposal including any hazardous material disposal relevant to your work practice and the implications of non-compliance
16. the importance of dealing with spillages and breakages in the workplace and how to do so
17. the procedures for reporting adverse or unexpected events in the workplace
18. safe moving and handling techniques relevant to your work area
19. the importance of maintaining tidy and clean work areas and how it can contribute to health, safety, security and infection prevention and control measures
20. the range of cleaning, disinfection agents or decontamination procedures appropriate to your work area and activities and how and when to apply them
21. how to dispose of waste in accordance with organisational procedures
22. how to complete and safely store all relevant documentation in accordance with organisational requirements

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31 Mar 2026

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Current

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Original

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Skills for Health

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SFHGEN96

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Health and Social Care, Health and Social Services Officers, Health Associate Professionals, Health Professionals, Health, Public Services and Care, Healthcare and Related Personal Services

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2259

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Maintain, health, safety, security, health, setting

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