1.1: Types of hazards Flashcards
name the 9 types of hazards
environmental
biological
psychological
physical
musculoskeletal
working conditions
working practices
lack of security
Define hazard
A potential source of harm or adverse health
Define health hazard
An incident or event leading to illness
Define safety hazard
Incidents leading to personal injury or damage to equipment or premises
Define security hazards
Intruders, theft of property/ info, abduction or individuals leaving without consent or supervision
State the 9 types of hazards
Environmental
Biological
Chemical
Psychological
Physical
Musculoskeletal
Working conditions
Working practices
Lack of security
Give an example of environmental hazards
Crowded areas, wires, wet floors
Give an example of biological hazards
Waste and bodily fluids that can cause infections to spread
Give an example of psychological hazards
Stress and violence
Give an example of physical hazards
Noise damaging to hearing
Give an example of musculoskeletal hazards
Manual handling
DSE (display screen equipment)
Give an example of working conditions hazards
Poor lighting
Too hot or cold
Give an example of working practices hazards
Lack of fire training
Long working hours
Give an example of lack of security hazards
Lack of window locks
And alarm systems
What can poor lighting cause?
Eye strain and headaches and migraines
Why must there be emergency lighting in every care setting?
In the event of a power failure
Explain how biological hazards work
Biological agents can include viruses, bacteria and fungi
They enter the body when inhaled, ingested or absorbed
Give 3 examples of how diseases can be transmitted
Attaching themselves to food, water, cooking or eating utensils
When an insect carries them from an infected to a non-infected person
Through the air
How can we control biological hazards?
Practice good personal hygiene
Keeping immunisations up-to-date
Cleaning up spills immediately
Clean and disinfect surfaces immediately
Wear PPE
How can we control chemical hazards?
Ventilate the area by opening windows
Not leaving chemical products unattended
Keeping chemicals in their own packaging
Not mixing household cleaners
What could happen if you are too stressed?
Reduced efficiency
Poor worker health
Breakdown of relationships
Poor worker loyalty and commitment
Poor reputation
Increased absenteeism and staff turnover
