Health, safety and security Flashcards
Identify two risks relating to personal safety ad security in an unfamiliar environment
Risks relating to personal safety and security in an unfamiliar environment:
- theft/pick pocketing
- physical attacks
- accidents
- bribery
- getting lost
Identify two types of guidance visitors should be aware of when traveling for their safety and security
Visitors need to be aware of…
1. Times and areas to avoid when going out
2. Keeping possessions and travel documents safe
3. Not travelling with valuables
4. Being aware of risks due to unfamiliarity of destination, including safety of natural environment
Identify two ways that a country can reassure tourists in regard to safety measures
Ways a country/holiday destination can reassure tourists regarding safety measures….
1. Increased security- CCTV
2. Transport/tourist police
3. Body and luggage scanners
4. Emergency phone numbers
5. Safety deposit boxes
6. Security staff
Describe one impact of poor safety and security could have on a holiday destination
Impact of poor safety and security at a destination…
1. Customers will avoid travelling to that country
2. Tour operators could stop creating holidays to that destination
3. Airlines will cancel flights to that destination
4. Holiday insurance be invalid in that country
5. Loss of earnings for business’s at the holiday destination
Define the term endemic and provide two types of endemic diseases
Endemic is…
A disease that is present permanently in a region or population
Example- Malaria- Yellow fever- Cholera- Typhoid
Define the term epidemic/pandemic and provide two types of epidemic/pandemic diseases
Epidemic/Pandemic is….
An outbreak that affects many people at one time and can spread through one or several communities/the world
Examples- Norovirus- Avian/bird flu- Zika virus- Coronavirus
Describe the cause of malaria and one way you can prevent transmission of malaria
Cause- Malaria is a serious tropical disease spread by mosquito bites
Prevention- Avoid mosquito bites by using insect repellent, covering your arms and legs and using a mosquito net
Check whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets
Describe the cause of yellow fever and one way you can prevent transmission of yellow fever
Cause- Yellow fever is a serious viral infection that is usually spread by mosquito
Prevention- It can be prevented with a vaccination
Precautions- air conditioned accommodation, mesh screening over windows and doors, long sleeves, insect repellent, plug ins
Describe the cause of cholera and one way you can prevent transmission of cholera
Causes- Drinking unclean water, food washed in unclean water, infected person
Prevention/precautions- wash hands thoroughly, use bottled water drink and brush teeth with or ‘boiled’ tap water. Avoid having uncooked fruit and vegetables not been washed by bottled or boiled water. Don’t have ice in your drinks
Describe the cause of typhoid and one way you can prevent transmission of typhoid
Causes- Spread through contaminated food and water
Prevention/precautions- Vaccinations are available. Wash hands thoroughly, use bottled water drink and brush teeth with or ‘boiled’ tap water. Avoid having uncooked fruit and vegetables not been washed by bottled or boiled water. Don’t have ice in your drinks
Identify two precautions against contracting illnesses/infectious diseases when visiting a destination
Precautions against contracting illnesses and infectious diseases…
1. Vaccinations (where applicable)
2. Protective clothing
3. Medicines
4. Safety equipment- plugs, nets
5. Appropriate health insurance
6. Increased level of hygiene
7. Careful around raw food (Fruit and vegetables) and water
Identify two possible effects of health risks on visitor choice of global destination
Effects of health risks on visitor choice of destinations…
1. Customers reluctant to visit and stay at these destinations
2. Customers not wanting to have vaccinations (needles) so avoid these destinations
3. The cost involved in having the vaccinations
4. Pregnant woman avoiding destinations that have a high risk of infectious disease
