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What are all 9 types of potential hazards?

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  1. Environmental
  2. Biological
  3. Chemical
  4. Psychological
  5. Physical
  6. Musculoskeletal
  7. Working Conditions
  8. Working Practices
  9. Lack of Security Systems
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Give an example of a hazard - environmental

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Worn or damaged equipment
Slip and trip hazards

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Give an example of a hazard - biological

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Medical waste
Waste products
Poor disposal of waste

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Give an example of a hazard - chemical

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Medicines
Cleaning materials

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Give an example of a hazard - psychological

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Stress or fatigue

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Give an example of a hazard - physical

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Excessive loud noise at work
Radiation from electromagnetic rays

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Give an example of a hazard - Musculoskeletal

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Manual handling of equipment
Display screen equipment

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Give an example of a hazard - working conditions

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Temperature
Noise levels
Travel

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Give an example of a hazard - working practices

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Excessive working hours
Lack of supervision

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Give an example of a hazard - lack of security systems

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Door locks, alarms and monitoring systems

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What are 2 examples of practical hazards?

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1) Broken furniture
2) Uneven or wet flooring

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Explain an impact that employees might feel from a hazard:

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They could develop mental illness such as depression
They could have physical effects such as high blood pressure
They could have actual injuries such as a bad back

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Explain how the employers might be affected from a hazard:

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They could face fines or being closed down
They could be taken to court

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Explain how the individuals who require care could be impacted by a hazard:

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They could have an outbreak in infections
They could have belongings stolen or damaged
They could not receive an adequate level of care

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What injuries can be caused by a hazard?

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  • Back injuries
  • Chemical burns
  • Cuts and bruises
  • Deafness
  • Fractures
  • Radiation
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What illnesses could be caused by a hazard?

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  • Eye strain
  • Food poisoning
  • Headaches
  • High blood pressure
  • Infections
  • Poor mental health
  • MRSA
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What can cause employees to give out a poor standard of care?

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  • Feeling tired, exhausted or overworked
  • Forgetting to give out medication on time
  • Forgetting to give food or fluids
  • Lack of concentration
  • Lack of enough time to do their job properly
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The impacts of poor standards of care on residents:

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  • Bed soers and pressure ulcers
  • Bruising
  • Dehydration
  • Illness gets worse
  • Malnutrition
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Explain the two different types of abuse:

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Intentional abuse is deliberate such as physical or sexual abuse.
Unintentional abuse is caused by being careless such as forgetting to wash their hands and causing food poisoning

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What action could be taken to the abusers for abuse in care environments?

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They could be fired, imprisoned, have to attend training or be retrained or they could face disciplinary action

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Give an example of a health care environment:

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Dental practice
Hospital
Nursing home
Pharmacy
GP surgery
Health centre

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Give an example of a care environment:

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Residential care home
Day centre
Community centre

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Give an example of a child care environment:

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Breakfast club
Child minder
Childrens home
Creche
Foster home
Kindergarten
Nursery
Pre school
Primary school
Playgroup

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Give an example of transport:

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Ambulance
Car
Boat
Mini bus
Taxi
Train
Ferry
Bus
Coach
Caravan

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Give an example of a public environment:
Cinema Leisure centre Park Recreation ground Religious setting Resturaunt Riding stables Shopping centre Supermarket Theatre Theme park
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Name 2 facts about the health and safety work act 1974:
- The working environment must not put anyone at risk - The equipment provided must be safe and in good working order - Employers must provide adequate health and safety training for staff - A written health and safety policy must be provided - Protective equipment if needed must be available to employees free of charge
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Name 1 fact about the management of health and safety at work act:
- Risk assessments must be carried out
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Name 2 facts about the food safety legislation:
- Covers the safe preperation and storage of food - Requires the registration of food businesses
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Name 2 facts about the food safety regulations 1992:
- Requires food safety hazards to be indentified - Sttings should know which steps in their setting are critical for food safety - Safety controls must be in place, maintained and reviewed - The environment that food is cooked in must be kept clean and in good working condition
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Name 2 facts about the manual handling operations regulations 1992:
- Avoid the need for manual handling as far as possible - Assess the risk of injury from any manaul handling that is unavoidable - Take action to reduce the risk of injury as far as possible
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What should manaul handling training include?
- Info about risks and how injuries occur - Techniques for carrying equipment - How to use mechanical aids - Practical work to allow the trainer to identify and put right anything the trainee is not doing safely
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Name 2 facts about the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 2013:
- They must keep records of injuries, accidents etc. - They must report and record any incidents that have the potential to cause harm
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What does keeping reports of incidents enables employers to do?
- Collect info to help manage safely - Use the info as an aid to risk assessment - Develop solutions to potential risks - Help prevent injuries and ill health - Help control costs from accidental loss or fines
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What illnesses should be reported in the workplace?
1) Food poisoning 2) Malaria 3) Measles 4) Tetanus
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Name 2 facts about the data protection act 1998:
- Information must be processed lawfully and fairly - Used only for the purpose it was intended for - Accurate and kept up to date - Secured
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What is the main role of the civil contingencies act?
It establishes a clear set of roles and responsibilities for those involved in emergency preperation and response.
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What are some examples of types of events that the civil contingencies act includes?
1) An explosion 2) Extreme weather conditions 3) Fire 4) Flooding 5) Hazardous materials 6) An outbreak of infectious disease 7) Pandemic influenza 8) Power failure 9) Terrorist event
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Examples of contigency plans:
- Major incident plans - Plans for management of mass casualties - Shelter and evactuation planning - Emergency services plans - Lockdown
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Name 2 facts about the control of substances hazardous to health 2002 (COOOSHH):
- Covers the storage and disposal of hazardous materials - Files must be kept up to date - Containers must have an appropriate safety cap or lid
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What should a COOSHH file do?
- Identify and name the hazardous substance - State where it is kept - Describe the effects of the substances
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What does safeguarding children involve?
Protecting them from maltreatment, and preventing impairment of childrens health and development to ensure they grow up in a safe environment.
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What are some common safeguarding issuesin adult care environments?
- Pressure sores - Falls - Rough treatment - Poor nutritional treatment - Lack of social inclusion
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What are the three types of DBS checks?
1) Standard 2) Enhanced 3) Enahnced with list checks
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What steps should staff take to take responsibility for their own safety?
1. Follow systems of work 2. Co-operate with managers 3. Inform their employer of hazards 4. Take care to ensure that their activities do not put others at risk
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Name some reasons for carrying out risk assessments:
- It is a legal requirement - Everyone has a right to be protected - Assessments check what could cause harm to others - Everyone will feel more confident using the services
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What are some examples of contingency plans?
- Major incident plans - Plans for management of mass casualties - Shelter and evacuation planning - Fire, police or health service response plans - Lockdown or controlled access-plans
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What are some examples of incidents that could cause emergency reactions?
- Extreme weather conditions - Fire - Flooding - Hazardous materials - Major transport accident - Outbreak of infectious disease - Pandemic influenza - Power or utility failure - Terrorist attack
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What are some common safeguarding issues within adult care environments?
1) Pressure sores 2) Falls 3) Rough treatment 4) Poor nutritional care 5) Lack of social interaction
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What are some influences of legislation on health and safety?
it means that they are responsible for their own safety and others, they need to follow up on systems, co-operate with others and identify and report hazards.
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What are some influences of legislation on training?
Employees must keep themselves up to date with their training and use it correctly in the right situation.
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What are some influences of legislation on the premises?
Any care settings that have food should provide food must comply with regulations, risk assessments for activities and equipment must be carried out to ensure the safety of all who work in or use the care setting.
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What are the 5 steps to carry out a risk assessment?
1) Look out for hazards with the activity 2) Identify who might be harmed and how 3) Consider the level of risk to see what precautions to take 4) Make a written record of the findings 5) Review the risk assessment often and improve precautions or control measures if necessary
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Define 'policy':
it is a plan that outlines the policy purpose and the instructions fir carrying out the necessary actions to achieve its aim of keeping service users safe and promoting their rights.
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What is the danger of asbestos?
Small fibres from damaged materials can cause serious disease such as lung cancer when they are inhaled.
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What should policy and procedures for electrical equipment contain?
1. Portable electric equipment should ne tested regularly (PAT testing) 2. Staff have to make visual checks 3. How to report damage and to whom
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Where should incidents be reported too?
RIDDOR
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Where should bodily fluids be disposed of?
Flushed down the toilet
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Where should clinical waste be disposed of?
Yellow bags
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Where should medication be disposed of?
Taken to local pharmacy
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Where should needles be disposed of?
Yellow sharp boxes
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What are 2 main risks of lone working?
1) Staff are often required to work all hours (including late at night) 2) Social workers may have to take children away from their home, which is highly intense and emotional experience
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What are 3 methods of providing security in a care setting?
1. Staff wearing ID lanyards 2. Having electronic security pads with a PIN code entry 3. Issuing visitor badges
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What are 5 situations policies that should be implemented?
1) Asbestos 2) Fire safety 3) Lone working 4) Safeguarding 5) Transport
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What are 3 reasons for reviewing policies and procedures:
1) To reflect changes in legislation 2) Keep them up to date 3) Too develop new policies
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What are 2 direct and indirect consequences of not meeting responsibilities?
Direct 1. Compensation claims 2. Fines Indirect 1. Poor reputation 2. Lowered staff morale
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What are some correct responses for dangerous encounters?
- Being calm - Speaking firmly - Alerting other staff - Keeping service users safe - Calling the police - Keeping yourself safe
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Name the 3 P's for the responsibilities of a first aider:
P = preserve life P = prevent further injury P = promote recovery
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Describe some potential musculoskeletal hazards and their impacts:
Lifting and handling and using a screen for a long time
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