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PT Employment Legals
Key Legislation involved with PT employment
Question | Answer |
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General Liability Insurance | Protects you from 'ordinary negligence'. This insurance covers equipment and facilities e.g. equipment malfunction & slippery floors |
Professional Liability Insurance | Similar to malpractice insurance. Protects PT from conduct known as professional negligence or negligence within their duties |
Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) | Places duty on employers to ensure health, safety and welfare at work. Includes providing written records of policies, adequate training & maintenance of workplace |
RIDDOR (1995) | Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences. This requires you to report any work-related deaths, major injuries, work-related diseases & dangerous occurrences to the HSE |
Data Protection (1998) | Protects personal data stored on computers or in paper filing systems. Includes 8 main principles |
Equalities Act (2010) | Legislation that bans unfair treatment & helps to achieve equal opportunities in the workplace & in wider society. Includes 9 protected characteristics |
Qualifications | All PT's must be certified before starting to train clients. Liability insurance cannot be gained without qualifications. Can be achieved through a variety of providers including Active IQ, Focus, Premier & YMCA |