health, safety and security

Question 1

name the types of hazards

Answer 1

•Environmental
•Biological
•Chemical
•Physical
•Psychological
•Musculoskeletal
•Working conditions
•Working practices
•Lack of security system

Question 2

examples of environmental hazards

Answer 2

•wet floor
•crowded areas
•frayed carpet

Question 3

what is a biological hazard

Answer 3

something that carries bacteria and can make you ill

Question 4

give an example of a biological hazard

Answer 4

•faeces
•urine
•used bandage

Question 5

what is a chemical hazard

Answer 5

something that contains chemicals that could potentially poison somebody

Question 6

give an example of a chemical hazard

Answer 6

•bleach
•paint
•cosmetics
•weedkiller

Question 7

what is a psychological hazard

Answer 7

something in your mind that can cause you to be a hazard to yourself

Question 8

give an example of a psychological hazard

Answer 8

stress
fatigue

Question 9

what is a physical hazard

Answer 9

something that causes you harm long term and not by touching you

Question 10

give an example of a physical hazard

Answer 10

noise
radiation
poor ventilation

Question 11

what is a musculoskeletal hazard

Answer 11

something that causes harm to your body from either moving the wrong way or not doing something properly

Question 12

give an example of a musculoskeletal hazard

Answer 12

moving and handling service user

Question 13

what is a working conditions hazard

Answer 13

a working hazard is something that causes harm because of the conditions you are working in

Question 14

give an example of a working conditions hazard

Answer 14

travel
temperature
noise

Question 15

what is a working practice hazard

Answer 15

something that causes harm because a job is not being done properly

Question 16

give an example of a working practice hazard

Answer 16

long working hours
lack of supervision for inexperienced workers
lack of training

Question 17

what is a lack of security system hazard

Answer 17

Something that could allow intruders to get in and harm service users

Question 18

give an example of a security systems hazard

Answer 18

broken door locks
no security chain
no alarms

Question 19

what are the potential impacts of hazards for service users, employees, and employers

Answer 19

injury/harm
illness
poor standards of care
financial loss

Question 20

give an example of injury or harm caused by environmental hazards

Answer 20

uneven steps causing someone to fall over and break their ankle

Question 21

Give an example of a biological hazard cause an illness

Answer 21

Spillages not cleared up after a service user vomits and other service users also getting the stomach bug

Question 22

give an example of poor standards of care

Answer 22

A worker isn’t supervised and therefore doesn’t look after the service users properly

Question 23

Give an example of injury or harm caused by chemical hazards

Answer 23

Cleaning equipment left out and the service user drinks it, becoming seriously ill

Question 24

give an example of a psychological hazard causing poor standards of care

Answer 24

if a worker is stressed, they might forget certain aspects of their job. The service user then might not get the care they need

Question 25

what does the civil contingencies act 2004 cover?

Answer 25

- natural disasters - industrial accidents - public health emergencies - terrorist attacks

Question 26

what does the civil contingencies act do?

Answer 26

it gives the local authority the power to take action to prepare for emergencies by developing emergency plans and training responders

Question 27

how does the civil contingencies act link to hsc?

Answer 27

it provides medical care, supports vulnerable people and provides mental health support

Question 28

what are some positives about the civil contingencies act?

Answer 28

•improved collaboration- established key roles/responsibilities meaning better coordination and streamlined responses •enhanced emergency planning- developing comprehensive emergency plans leading to greater preparedness •increased public awareness- people know how to protect themselves •flexible emergency powers- temporary power to the government enabling swift action

Question 29

what does COSHH stand for?

Answer 29

Control of substances hazardous to health

Question 30

what is COSHH for?

Answer 30

ensures that employers control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace

Question 31

what does COSHH require employers to do?

Answer 31

- assess the risk from the hazardous substance - devise procedures to prevent/control exposure - ensure procedures are followed - ensure health surveillance is carried out to identify any early signs of disease if individual is exposed - prepare plans to deal with accidents and emergencies - ensure staff are trained and supervised

Question 32

what are the 8 substances for COSHH?

Answer 32

Irritant Flammable Toxic Oxidising Corrosive Radioactive Explosive Environmentally harmful

Question 33

what are some of the steps to COSHH?

Answer 33

1) assess the risks 2) decide what precautions are needed 3) prevent or adequately control exposure 4) ensure that control measures are used and contained 5) monitor the exposure

Question 34

what does the food safety regulations do?

Answer 34

key requirements of the act are that food you sell or serve is of the nature, substance or quality consumers would expect to ensure that the food is labelled, advertised and presented in a way that is not false or misleading.

Question 35

who is affected by the food safety regulations?

Answer 35

Anyone involved in the production, processing, storage, distribution and sale of food must comply with the Food Safety Act

Question 36

what are the offences of the food safety regulations?

Answer 36

•Selling food which does not comply with the food safety requirements • Rendering food injurious to health(doing something that makes it harmful) • Selling food that is not of the nature, substance or quality • Describing food in such a way as to mislead the

Question 37

what are some penalties of the food safety regulations?

Answer 37

prison sentence, closure of the business, prohibition of running a food business

Question 38

what are some responsibilities of the EHO?

Answer 38

- give advice and guidance to food businesses as well as ensuring that they comply with the law to protect the health of the public - act on national food safety alerts and inform local businesses and consumers about product recalls or food alerts

Question 39

what are some powers of the EHO?

Answer 39

• Gain entry to food businesses at reasonable hours without advance notice • Inspect food, equipment and the premises • Detain or seize suspect foods and request for them to be condemned (destroyed) by a Justice of the Peace • Collect samples and evidence, e.g. swabs from surfaces or equipment, photographs or documentation

Question 40

what is the management of safety at work regulations?

Answer 40

it protects every individual who accesses a service to feel safe

Question 41

what are the roles of the employer and the employee under the management of safety at work regulations?

Answer 41

employer- ensure employees are safe employee- identify hazards, assess risks, take precautions, consultation with employer

Question 42

what is the responsibility of the service user under the management of safety at work regulation?

Answer 42

follow instructions, look out for themselves and others, ask questions

Question 43

what does RIDDOR stand for?

Answer 43

reporting of injuries, disease and dangerous occurrences regulations

Question 44

what is RIDDOR?

Answer 44

reporting accidents and ill health at work: all employees have a duty to report work related death, major injuries, work related disease

Question 45

what does RIDDOR require?

Answer 45

This Acts requires that employers to report and keep records for three years of work related accidents that cause death and serious injuries (referred to as reportable injuries), diseases and dangerous occurrences

Question 46

what does HASAWA stand for?

Answer 46

Health and safety at work act

Question 47

what are main points of HASAWA?

Answer 47

Employers have to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees and anyone else who may be harmed by their work. This includes providing safe equipment, training, supervision and information. Employees have to take reasonable care of their own and others’ health and safety, and cooperate with their employers on health and safety matters. They also have to report any hazards or injuries to their employers. Self-employed people have to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that their work does not endanger themselves or anyone else

Question 48

how is the HSE involved with HASAWA?

Answer 48

The HSE and local authorities can inspect workplaces, investigate accidents and complaints, and issue notices and penalties for breaches of the law.

Question 49

what are some penalties of not following HASAWA?

Answer 49

• Fines of up to £20,000 or unlimited fines, depending on the date of the offence and the court. •Imprisonment for up to 6 months in the magistrates’ court or up to 2 years in the Crown Court. •Compensation orders, community orders, disqualification orders, or remedial orders. •Damage to reputation

Question 50

what are some of the principles of the data protection act

Answer 50

1. data must be kept secure 2. data must be relevant 3. data must be kept no longer than necessary 4. data must be accurate and up-to-date 5. data must be obtained and processed lawfully