U3 incidents and emergencies

Question 1

define incident

Answer 1

unplanned and unwanted event which disrupts the work process

Question 2

define emergency

Answer 2

sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger

Question 3

accidents

Answer 3

s. u more vulnerable due to potential reduced ability to mobilize
- poorly maintained areas can lead to accidents
e. g. fractures caused by slipping on wet floor

Question 4

fire

Answer 4

lack of fire safety ( smoke alarms/detectors)
staff need to be aware how to prevent
e.g. individual can be harmed if leave electrical heaters unattended

Question 5

floods

Answer 5

lack of routine maintenance could cause

can cause long term damage, raise risk of water born diseases

Question 6

exposure to infection

Answer 6

poor environmental conditions - inadequate ventilation, running water
e.g doctor not washing hands between patients

Question 7

spillages

Answer 7

bodily fluids, waste

waste- out of date, incorrectly stored can cause illness

Question 8

exposure to chemicals

Answer 8

e.g bleach

Question 9

loss of water supply

Answer 9

failure routine maintenance can lead to burst pipes or leaks
e.g. no access to drinking water leading to dehydration

Question 10

intruders

Answer 10

poorly maintained premises
person can access premises
e.g. individual harmed if they try ward off intruder

Question 11

responses…

Answer 11

-plan for emergencies
-well trained , practice events (fire drills), actions and responsibilities set in place
laws- management of health and safety at work regulation 99 and riddor 2013
keep reports and records

Question 12

evacuation procedures

Answer 12

ACT FAST

• act fast
• control
• telephone
• follow emergency procedures
• assist
• support others
• try to remain calm