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LO1 Flashcards

1
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What is a hazard?

A

Something that could potentially harm someone or could cause an adverse effect on health

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What is a risk?

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The chance of harm occurring

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3
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How to do manual handling correctly?

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Using the correct procedures when physically moving any load by lifting, putting down, pushing or pulling

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4
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Name all types of hazards (9 types)

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Environmental 
Biological 
Chemical
Psychological
Physical 
Musculoskeletal
Working conditions
Working practices 
Lack of security systems
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Name 3 types of environmental hazards

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Warn or damaged equipment 
Uneven flooring
Trip hazards
Furniture
Slip hazards
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6
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Name 3 types of biological hazards

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Medical or other waste products not disposed of correctly
Poor levels of hygiene
Spread of infection and disease

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Name 3 types of chemical hazards

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Medicines incorrect dose
Wrong medication
Cleaning materials
Incorrectly stored

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8
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Name 3 types of psychological hazards

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Bullying in the workplace 
Stress 
Fatigue 
Long hours working 
Coping with challenging behaviour
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9
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Name 3 types of physical hazards

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Excessive loud noise at work
Radiation from electromagnetic rays
Ringing in ears
Deafness

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Name 3 types of musculoskeletal hazards

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Repetitive stress injuries
Muscular aches and pains
Manual handling of equipment 
Muscle injuries 
Display screen equipment 
Incorrect posture
Badly positioned screen
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Name 3 types of working condition hazards

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Temperature
Noise levels
Travelling long distances (causing stress and tiredness)

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Name 3 types of working practice hazards

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Excessive working hours
Lack of supervision for new staff
Using hoist incorrectly
Lack of concentration

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13
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Name 3 types of lack of security system hazards

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Door locks
Alarm systems
Monitoring visitors
Security

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Name 3 hazardous activities

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Assisting someone out of a wheelchair 
Cleaning 
Dressing wounds
Helping someone out of bed / bath
Lifting heavy equipment 
Using a hoist 
Violent or abusive service users
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Name 3 practical hazards

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Broken furniture / toys
Clutter
Extension cords 
Poor lighting 
Rugs
Stairs 
Uneven flooring
Wet floors
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16
Q

Who are the main 3 individuals impacted by hazards?

A

Employees
Employer
Individuals who require care or support

17
Q

Name 3 injury or harm hazards

A 
Musculoskeletal damage
Chemical burns
Cuts and bruises
Deafness
Fractures
Radiation 
Injuries from intruders
18
Q

Name 3 illness hazards

A 
Staff absences 
Eye strain
Food poisoning 
Headaches 
High blood pressure
Infections 
Mental health 
MRSA
19
Q

Name 3 poor standard of care hazards for employees

A 
Feel tired 
Exhausted
Forget to give medication on time
Forget to provide fluids or food 
Lack concentration 
Lack enough time to do their job properly
20
Q

Name 3 poor standard of care hazards for the individuals

A 
Illness gets worse 
Bed sores
Pressure ulcers 
Bruising due to poor handling
Dehydration 
Malnutrition
21
Q

Name 3 financial loss hazards

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Loss of earnings due to time off work
Loss of job
Compensation being received / pursued
Theft of personal money or belongings

22
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What is MRSA?

A

Serious bacterial infection that can spread quickly in settings such as a hospital where people are vulnerable because of open wounds and weakened immune systems

23
Q

Name 3 examples of intentional abuse

A 
Financial abuse
Physical abuse 
Verbal abuse 
Theft 
Sexual abuse
24
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Name 3 examples of unintentional abuse

A

Forgetting to wash hands before preparing food
Pressure sores
Dehydration

25
Q

Name 5 examples of possible effects for abusers

A 
Attend training or be re-trained 
Disciplinary action
Suspension 
Dismissal 
Sued for negligence - financial loss 
Criminal prosecution 
Imprisonment 
Loss of professional status 
Fined or closed down
26
Q

Name 5 examples of possible effects of the abused

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Anger 
Anxiety 
Death 
Denial
Embarrassment 
Fear
Betrayal 
Illness 
Injury 
Loss of trust 
Low self esteem 
Self harm
27
Q

Name 3 health care environments

A 
GP surgery 
Hospital 
Pharmacy 
Clinic 
Dental practice
28
Q

Name 3 care environments

A 
Community centre 
Day centre
Residential care home
Support group 
Social services department
29
Q

Name 3 child care environments

A 
Breakfast club
Kindergarten 
Nursery 
Playgroup 
Pre school 
Primary school 
Foster home
30
Q

Name 3 transport environments

A 
Ambulance 
Boat 
Car
Coach 
Train 
Taxi 
Ferry
31
Q

Name 3 public environments

A 
Cinema 
Park 
Leisure centre
Restaurant 
Shopping centre 
Supermarket 
Theme park

Health And Social Unit 3 (4 decks)

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