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what is a hazard ?

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a potential source of harm or adverse health effect

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types of hazards

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

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examples of environmental hazards

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• crowded areas
• wet floors that can cause slip/trip hazards
• frayed carpets
• uneven floors

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examples of biological hazards

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• waste & bodily fluids that can cause spread of infection & affect ppls health
• soiled bedding left
• vomit not cleared up
• used bandages left out

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examples of chemical hazards

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• cleaning agents & medications that can cause harm if not used/stored correctly
• unlocked medical trolly
• unlabelled cleaning fluids

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examples of psychological hazards

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• stress & violence that can affect ppls physical & emotional wellbeing
• tiredness caused by high workload due to staff absences

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examples of working conditions

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• poor lighting
• environments that are too hot/too cold which can cause harm & ill-health
• noise & distribution in reception area

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examples of working practices that are unsafe

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• lack of fire training
• long working hours that can cause injuries, fatalities & illnesses
• lack of supervision

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examples of lack of security systems

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• window locks & alarm systems that can cause security & fire risks
• faulty smoke alarm systems
• broken security chain
• lack of interlocking doors

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potential impacts of hazards for ppl who require care/support, employees & employers

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• injury or harm
• illness
• poor standards of care
• financial loss

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harm & abuse

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• anyone can be vulnerable
• can be carried out by anyone
• intentional abuse
• unintentional abuse

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effects of abuse

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• effects health & wellbeing
• short term: bruises, cuts, STI, low self-esteem, feeling angry/anxious
• long term: low self-esteem, feeling angry/anxious, developing mental health condition, self-harm, suicidal behaviour

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types of settings where hazards can take place

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• health care environments
• care environments
• child care environments
• public environments
• transport

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intentional abuse

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• harm and abuse towards others that is deliberate.

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unintentional abuse

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• harm and abuse towards others that is unintentional, through poor care

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examples of muskoletal hazards

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  • using a hoist
  • carrying heavy equipment
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What is Legislation ?

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  • is put in place to ensure everyone’s health, security, & safety is safeguarded
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Health and Saftey at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974

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  • the basis for other health + saftey regulations + guidelines
  • established the Health + Saftey Executive (HSE) as the regulator for the health, saftey, + welfare of ppl in work settings in UK
  • established key duties + responsibilities of all employers + employees in work settings
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Management of Health & Saftey at Work Regulations (MHSWR) 1999

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• places duties on employers to carry out & implement risk assessments
• requires work settings to have arrangements in place to ensure health, saftey & security
• requires employers to provide info, training & supervision so work activities can be carried out safely

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Food Saftey Act 1990

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• requires that good personal hygiene is maintained
• requires records are kept of where food is from so can be traced
• requires that any food that is unsafe is removed & an incident report completed

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Food Saftey (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995

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• requires that food saftey hazards are identified
• requires food saftey controls are in place, maintained & reviewed
• requires environments where food is prepared/cooked are kept clean & in good condition
• raw meat & ready to eat products must be prepared on separate chopping boards to prevent cross-contamination

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Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

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• requires employers avoid hazardous manual handling tasks when possible & assess those that cannot be avoided
• requires employers eliminate or reduce risks associated with manual handling tasks
• requires employers to provide info, training & supervision about moving & handling

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, & Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013

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• requires employers to report & keep records for 3 years of related accidents that cause death & serious injured
• requires work settings to have procedures in place for reporting injuries, diseases, & incidents
• requires employers to provide info & training on reporting injuries, diseases, & incidents

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Data Protection Act 1998

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• protects the security of personal info
• requires info is accurate & up to date
• requires that info is kept secure

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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002
• requires employers to carry out risk assessments to prevent exposure to hazardous substances • requires employers to have procedures in place for safe working with hazardous substances • requires employers to provide info, training, & supervision so that activities can be carried out safely
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Civil Contingencies Act 2004
• sets out how organisations must work together to plan & respond to local & national emergencies • establishes how organisations can work together & share info • requires that risk assessments are undertaken & emergency plans are put in place
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The Health and Social Care (Safety & Quality) Act 2015
• sets out how health & adult social care providers must share info about persons care with other professionals so that safe & effective care is provided • requires health & adults social care organisations use a consistent identifier when sharing info about persons care • reduces risk of harm & abuse by making provision for removing ppl convicted of certain offences from registers
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What is safeguarding ?
• actions taken by professionals to help ensure safe & effective care • includes acting on concerns
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Care Act 2014
• established new statutory framework for care & support, including adult safeguarding • adult safeguarding ensures ppls rights to live free from abuse & neglect are protected & that working in partnership to prevent the risk of abuse or neglect
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Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015
• protects children from maltreatment • prevents impairment of children’s health & development • ensures children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe & effective care • taking acting to enable all children to have the best outcomes
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disclosure & barring service (DBS)
• works closely with police & helps to safeguard both adults & children from harm & abuse by preventing unsuitable ppl from working with vulnerable adults & children by • processing requests for criminal records checks by searching police records & barred list info • deciding whether it’s appropriate for a person to be place on/removed from a barred list • placing ppl on the DBS children’s & adults barred list for England, Wales & Northern Ireland
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disclosure & barring service checks
• employer can request DBS checks for roles that may involve working/volunteering in health, social care & child care settings • DBS checks don’t have expiry dates, they can be updated & checked when required by employers • standard - checks for spent & unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, & final warnings • enhanced - includes the same as what are as well as any additional info held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role being applied for • enhanced with list checks - includes the same as enhancer checks as well as a check of the DBS barred list
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influence of legislation
• on staff - effective supervision, instruction & training • on premises - premises kept clean • on practices - good personal hygiene
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health & safety
• completed health & safety checks
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risk assessments
• completed individual risk assessments • completed risk assessments
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fire evacuation
• check fire exits can open immediately & that it’s clear • routes clear • checked assembly points
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safeguarding
• incident book • report
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reporting of accidents
• report book • accident book
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food saftey
• checked temp of fridges & freezers • empty waste bins • check expiry dates & dispose of expired foods
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cleaning
• use neutral detergent • check bathrooms to ensure hygienic, clean & tidy
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disposal of hazardous waste
• check waste bags are emptied • check sharp bins are only 1/3 full
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lone working
• signed & dates task sheets • phones office before & after • risk assessments completed
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storage & dispensing of medicines
• stock rotation of medicenes • check expiry dates • locked cabinets
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security of premises, possessions & individuals
• protected time • locked windows & doors • access & exit routes
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review of policies & procedures
• policies & procedures must be reviewed regularly to ensure that they reflect any changes that are made to legislation, an organisations needs & sims, ppls exsiting needs, or the development of a new need • good practice to date & number policies & procedures once renewed & updates • system in place for regularly renewing these - review dates & any changes communicated • review of policies & procedures are effective if contains up to date info & reflect safe working practices
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Roles
• employers • employees - maintaining own & others health, safety & security, follow employers guidance & instruction, attend training • individuals who require care & support
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Employers roles in ensuring health, saftey, & security
* third sector * NHS * local authority * manager/care home owner * headteacher/board of governors
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third sector
* safeguard & promote the health, saftey, security, & welfare of its employees & all who work on behalf of the charity * work closely with the local authority & other agencies to promote & safeguard the welfare of ppl who require care & support
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NHS
* provide a secure & healthy environment in which to work in & visit * provide staff with sufficient instruction, info, & supervision to be able to work in a safe manner
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local authority
* developing effective communication & consultation with employees on health & saftey matters * preventing accidents & work related ill health
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manager/care home owner
* develop, review, & update the homes health & safety policy & procedures * maintain effective systems for recording, reporting, & investigating injuries, accidents, & dangerous occurrences
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headteacher/board of governors
* manage the schools staff, site, & activities to safeguard the health, saftey, security, & welfare of everyone
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responsibilities
* employers, employees, & ppl are responsible for carrying out day to day tasks to comply with legislation & organisational policies & procedures
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consequent of not meeting responsibilities
* failing to meet legal & organisational health & saftey responsibilities can have drastic consequences for employers, employees, & ppl who require care & support
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types of consequences of not meeting responsibilities
* disciplinary action *criminal prosecution * being removed from professional registers * causing injury or harm * being injured or harmed
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examples of health profession regulators
* general chiropractic council * general dental council * general medical council * general optical council * general osteopathic council * general pharmaceutical council * health professions council * nursing & midwifery council * pharmaceutical society of northern ireland
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incidents & emergencies
* accidents * exposure to infections * exposure to chemicals * spillages * intruders * aggerssive & dangerous encounters * fire * floods * loss of water supply * other critical incidents
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responses to incidents & emergencies
* reporting of accidents * evacuation procedures * follow up review of critical incidents & emergencies * report to relevant authorities
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responsibilities of a first aider - 3 Ps
* Preserve life by carrying out emergency first aid procedures that don’t place anyone in danger - first step is to asses for danger * Preventing deterioration by preventing further harm to the casualty or their condition worsening * Promoting recovery by getting medical help quickly, staying with the person until help arrives can be reassuring for the person & can enable an effective handover of their condition to take place
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responsibilities of a first aider - DRS ABC acronym
* Danger checks - look around & check for any risks or signs of danger * Response assessment - assess all causalities & check whether or not they’re conscious * Shout for help - call ambulance or get someone else to do this for u * Airway checks - check causulties airway is open & not blocked * Breathing checks - check whether they r breathing normally, if not place in recovery position * Circulation checks - continues to monitor the casualty, check help is on its way
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example of risk assessment
• fire saftey • first aid • manual handling
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why are risk assessments important ?
• helps identify hazards/risks • ensures ppl know what to do • ensures ppls health & saftey • helps eliminate/minimise risks
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responsibilities for first aider
* assess for danger * keeping themselves & area safe * prevent further harm * maintain respect & dignity * get help * stay with person until help arrives
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consequences for not meeting responsibilities
* direct costs (fines) * indirect costs (recruitment costs & low staff morale) * disciplinary action (first written warning, final written warning, dismissal) * civil & criminal prosecution * causing/being injured or harmed * removed from professional registers (medical & teaching)
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examples of physical hazards
* excessive loud noise at work * radiation from electromagnetic rays like x-rays & gamma rays
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examples of muskoletal hazards
• manual handling • display screen equipment (DSE) • muscle injuries

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