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 ⇒ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care ⇒ Promote Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings ⇒ 6.2 Use safe practices when: storing hazardous substances, using hazardous substances, disposing of hazardous substances and materials

6.2 Use safe practices when: storing hazardous substances, using hazardous substances, disposing of hazardous substances and materials

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Unit: Promote Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings
Learning outcome: Be able to handle hazardous substances and materials.
Assessment criteria: 6.2 Use safe practices when: storing hazardous substances, using hazardous substances, disposing of hazardous substances and materials

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  • For this assessment criterion, you will be required to demonstrate that you use safe practices when storing using and disposing of hazardous substances
  • For storing hazardous substances:
    • Ensure adherence to the storage instructions on the label
    • Ensure adherence to organisational policies and procedures
    • Ensure the substance remains in its original container (and the label is intact)
    • Ensure flammable substances are not stored near a heat source
  • For using hazardous substances:
    • Follow the directions
    • Follow organisational policies and procedures
    • Wear PPE (e.g. gloves, goggles etc.) if required
    • Wash hands (e.g. for medication)
  • For disposing of hazardous substances:
    • Follow organisational policies and procedures
    • Follow disposal instructions on the label
    • Fill out relevant paperwork, if required
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