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Question 1

what is a hazard

Answer 1

something that could potentially harm someone or cause an effect on health

Question 2

types of hazards

Answer 2

environmental
biological
chemical
psychological
physical
muscuskeletal
working conditions
working practices
lack of security systems

Question 3

environmental hazards

Answer 3

spillages, damaged equipment/ flooring can cause slips or trips resulting in bruising or fractures

Question 4

biological hazards

Answer 4

medical waste or other waste not disposed of following correct procedures can result in spread of infection and disease

Question 5

chemical hazards

Answer 5

incorrect, unauthorized, wrong dose medicine, can have health consequences

cleaning materials incorrectly stored can cause physical harm

Question 6

psychological hazards

Answer 6

stress and fatigue due to long working hours, coping with violence or abuse from service users or bullying in the workplace

Question 7

physical hazards

Answer 7

excessive loud noise can cause ear conditions or deafness

Question 8

muscoskeletal hazards

Answer 8

manual handling can cause back or muscle injuries if not carried out following correct procedures

display screen equipment - incorrect posture can cause muscular aches and pains

Question 9

working condition’s hazards

Answer 9

temperature can cause dehydration

noise levels can have long term effects on hearing

traveling can cause stress and tiredness

Question 10

working practices hazards

Answer 10

lack of training, long working hours can result in harm

Question 11

lack of security systems

Answer 11

door locks, to prevent unauthorized access by strangers

Question 12

impacts of hazards

Answer 12

poor standards of care
injury or harm
financial loss
illness

Question 13

poor standards of care

Answer 13

poor standards of care can result in:
•bed sores
•bruising due to poor handling
•dehydration
•malnutrition
•illness gets worse

Question 14

injury or harm

Answer 14

back injuries, musculoskeletal damage, chemical burns, cuts and bruises, deafness, fractures

Question 15

illness

Answer 15

eye strain, food poisoning, headaches, high blood pressure, infections, mental health, MRSA

Question 16

financial loss

Answer 16

loss of earnings due to time off, loss of job, compensation being received or pursued, theft of personal money or belongings

Question 17

harm and abuse
intentional + unintentional

Answer 17

intentional: deliberate such as theft, verbal abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse and physical abuse