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risk

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the chance of harm occurring

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hazard

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anything with the potential to cause harm

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health hazards

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an incident/event leading to illness

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safety hazards

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incidents leading to personal injury or damage to equipment/premises

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security hazards

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intruders, theft of property/information, kidnapping of individuals/ individuals leaving without consent or supervision.

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security hazards

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intruders, theft of property/info, kidnapping, individuals leaving without consent/supervision

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potential hazards in a residential nursery home

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-trip hazards
-unlocked cabinets (ppl can take medication)
-locks on doors for potential escapes

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impacts harm could have

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-harm/injury
-illness
-poor standard of care
-financial loss (eg fined if done something wrong)

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types of harm/abuse

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Physical - hitting
Emotional + psychological - verbal abuse
Neglect - not meeting needs-financial
Sexual - unwanted contact
Financial
Institutional
Bullying
Exploitation - taking £
Discrimination

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reasons why harm & abuse may occur

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-prejudice
-lack of carer training
-carers stressed

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9 types of hazards + examples for each

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ENVIRONMENTAL: damaged equipment
BIOLOGICAL: medical/waste product not disposed
CHEMICAL: cleaning products used wrong
PHSYCHOLOGICAL: fatigue + stress
PHYSICAL: loud noises at work - ears
MUSCULOSKELETAL: manual handling
WORKING CONDITIONS: fatigue from traveling long
WORKING PRACTICES: excessive hours (lack of conc)
LACK OF SECURITY SYSTEMS: alarm systems

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impact of poor standards of care on individuals who need care/support

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-bruising from poor handling
-dehydration
-illness gets worse
-malnutrition

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examples of financial loss

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-loss of earnings due to time off work
-loss of job
-compensation being received/pursued
-theft of money/belongings

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FOOD SAFETY ACT 1990

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the statutory responsibility to treat food intended for human consumption in a controlled + managed way.

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main principles of food safety act

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-don’t add anything in food/ take out
-label food
-no false advertisement
-ensure food is of quality

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food poisoning + its symptoms + how its caused

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illness caused by eating contaminated food.
SYMPTOMS: stomach cramps, vomiting, headaches
CAUSES: undercooking, cross contamination, cooking too slowly, microbiological pathogens

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signs of food spoilage in foods

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-odour (breakdown of proteins)
-discolouration (mould)
-sourness (production of acid)
-swollen packaging (gas production)

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types of food poisoning

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-salmonella
-e.coil
-listeria
-staphylococcus aureus
-clostridium perfringens
-campylobacter

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infective poisoning & toxic poisoning

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INFECTIVE: result of eating contaminated food with bacteria eg salmonella
TOXIC: some bacteria produce toxins that can’t be destroyed with cooking eg staphylococcus aureus

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temperature controls

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0-5’C - fridge (slows bacteria)
-18’C - freezer (goes to sleep)
5-63’C - danger zone (it thrives)
90 mins to cool food
75’C+ to cook food (kills bacteria)
66’C - hot holding (buffet) 2hrs only

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food safety general food hygeine

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-up to date records
-personal hygiene (gloves, handwashing)
-cross contamination (coloured chopping boards, separate raw + cooked)
-correct storage of food

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DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 + GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS (GDPR) & the key aspects

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-law that says what to do when handling personal data
KEY ASPECTS:
-info + data processed fairly + lawfully
-used for intended purpose only
-accurate + up to date
-kept for no longer than necessary

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examples of data & info in care environments

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-patient records
-care plans
-emails
-test results

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MANUAL HANDLING OPERATION REGULATIONS 1992

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-the movement of a load (can be person) by human effort directly/indirectly.
-techniques of how to lift heavy things
-staff + employees taught + trained in it

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examples of manual handling incidents + what can cause injuries
incidents: -trip/fall -handling heavy objects -machinery what can cause injuries: -fatigue -poor posture -trying to do it too quickly
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SAFEGUARDING
protecting individuals health, well being, rights, from harm, abuse + neglect. -take their views, wishes + beliefs into account.
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individuals most at risk of abuse
-learning disability (may not understand their rights) -dementia (may not know abuse is happening) -lack mental capacity (may not be able to tell others whats happening/depend on others to make a decision for them)
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CIVIL CONTINGENCIES ACT 2004
emergency planning (preparing, responding to & recovering from emergencies + disasters)
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main features of civil contingencies act 2004
-set of roles + responsibilities for those involved in emergency preparation + response. -emergency=event that threatens harm to humans, environment or national security. -risk assessment + planning -category 1 + 2
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how does the civil contingencies act promote health, safety & security?
-risk assessment highlights potential problems (lowers risk of injury) -helps emergency services know what to do in an emergency
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what constitutes a civil emergency?
an emergency that threatens serious damage to human welfare, environment or security
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HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974
-legislation covering all health + safety -prevents workers + service users from injuries -employees must take responsibility for their own health + safety when at work + be aware that their actions can compromise safety of others.
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regulations involved in the health + safety at work act 1974
-COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health regulations) -RIDDOR (reporting of injuries, diseases + dangerous occurences regulations) -manual handling operations -management of health & safety at work
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roles of health and safety executive
-uphold health + safety legislation -enter premises to inspect -give advice to improve practice -close workplaces in severe situations -prosecute employees in breach of law
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how to use health + safety at work act in work environment
-wide corridors for wheelchairs -care plans/assesments to organise + focus on their needs -train staff on act -safe equipment eg no broken
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CAUTION OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH REGULATIONS 2002 (COSHH)
controlling + assessing risks of substances hazardous to health -create risk assessments for each substance
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hazardous substances under COSHH act
-glues -fumes -dust -paint -cleaning agents -bacteria
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3 features of COSHH
1. 8 steps to follow when a risk occurs 2. controlling & assessing risks by creating risk assessments 3. train employees
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RIDDOR (Reporting of injuries, diseases & dangerous occurrences regulation)
informing the relevant authority that a work related incident/accident has happened.
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reportable injuries under RIDDOR
-specific injuries to workers -death -injuries In non workers resulting in hospital -injuries to workers resulting in their incapacitation for 7 days (not being able to function as well)
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specified injuries under RIDDOR
-fractures -amputations -loss of sight -burns -loss of consciousness
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who is RIDDOR reported to?
health and safety executive
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accident
an unintended incident which causes physical injury
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occupational diseases (work related)
-asthma (eg from dust, fumes) -hand vibration syndrome (eg drilling) -carpal tunnel syndrome (using keyboards all the time)
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2 examples of dangerous occurrences
-accidental release of chemicals -plants/equipment coming into contact with overhead power lines.
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whats on a accident record sheet
-name of person filing report & who's had the accident -when/why/how it happened
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strengths and weaknesses of RIDDOR
STRENGTHS: -promotes workplace safety: encourages employees to monitor + improve health + safety by identifying risks. -data for prevention: data of accidents can be analysed to identify trends to prevent future risks. WEAKNESSES: -underreporting issues: employees may fail to report injuries due to lack of awareness or fear of reprecussions etc.
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requirements for management of health and safety at work regulations 1999
-risk assesments -provision of safe + adequate equipment -establishment of emergency procedures -provision of info + training
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disclosure & barring service (DBS)
a way organisations check individuals criminal records to ensure they're suitable for the job
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5 steps of doing a DBS check
1. employer gets application form from DBS/organisation registered to access DBS checks 2. employer gives applicant application form to fill in + return 3. employer gives completed application form to DBS/registered organisation 4. DBS sends certificate to applicant, employer asks applicant to see this 5. employer checks status of DBS certificate online
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strengths and weaknesses of DBS checks
STRENGTHS: -safeguarding -protects vulnerable ppl eg children -provides info on individuals criminal history WEAKNESSES: -some criminal records aren't recorded on persons status -expensive
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how do DBS checks promote health, safety and security?
protects vulnerable people from people with criminal records because they can't always protect themselves
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what does legislation ensure in a setting?
that it has the number of staff needed, correct supervision + training of staff and a safe environment.
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impacts of legislation on STAFF
-promotes safe staffing levels with relevant levels of qualifications - (effective supervision, better care) -gives staff role in implementing + making changes to health safety + security arrangements -adult to child ratio
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staff to child ratio for children aged 0-2, 2-3, 3-5
0-2: 1 staff to 3 children 2-3: 1 staff to 4 children 3-5: 1 staff to 8 children
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risks likely to occur when staff levels are low
-stress -harm -frustration - more work=burnout -service users receive reduced standards of care
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impact of legislation on PREMISES
-ensures settings are well maintained, clean + good condition -regular routines + checkups -escape routes/exits + facilities
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impact of legislation on PRACTICES
-good personal hygiene through protective equipment (eg aprons), safe storage + disposal of waste, handwashing.
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meaning of the phrase 'so far as it is reasonably practicable'
employees can argue the risk isn't fully reduced for safety measures. eg mop doesn't fully reduce sick on floor.
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procedure
details of how an organisation will put policies into action
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policy
statements of how an organisation intends to conduct its services (set of rules)
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ways to communicate a policy
-meetings -training -signs -website pages
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how are policies + procedures implemented in a setting
-organisation looks at legislation + creates policies using what applies to the setting. -policies will be evaluated over time to improve
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5 examples of policies + procedures in health and social care settings
-food safety -reporting of accidents (RIDDOR) -fire safety -workforce hazards + risk controls (risk assessments) -chem + biological health hazards
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factors to consider in a fire evacuation policy
-can everyone exit the building? -clear escape routes -fire exit signs -maps of where to go etc
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maintenance + testing for fire safety
-regular alarm + emergency lighting checks -record faults in systems + equipment -automatic fire doors close correctly -fire exit signs in right place
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different fire detections and warning systems
-kitchens: heat detectors -other rooms: smoke detectors -carbon monoxide detectors
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lone working policy
creating a healthy safe environment for lone workers (people working alone) -thinking abt + dealing with health and safety risks
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factors to focus on to ensure lone workers aren't put at risk
-asses areas of risk: violence, manual handling, medical suitability of individual etc. -requirements of training, level of experience -systems to keep in contact with them to know whats happening.
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5 stages of risk assessing (workplace hazards + risk controls)
1. look for hazards eg equipment 2. assess who may be harmed 3. consider the risks + if more should be done 4. document the findings + warn staff 5. review the assessment + revise if necessary (update)
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when should policies be changed?
-changes/updates of legislation -changes in tech + ways of working -changes of aims of company
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policies should be:
-dated -reviewed regularly -updated as required
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roles
expectations of an individual/organisation
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responsibilities
what falls under the role, whats needed from the job, how you can help the people needing help
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3 sectors
-statutory: law/local authority -private: business -third sector: voluntary
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what do responsibilities include? (employers + service users)
-using equipment correctly, report any gaps (employer) -promote health and safety policies + procedures (employer) -understand health and safety policies + procedures (service user)
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what can happen if responsibilities aren't met?
-sacked -increased risk/accidents -decreased reputation -high turnover rates
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what do the CQC, PACEY + OFSTED specialise in
CQC: health + social care PACEY: childcare OFSTED: schools

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