health, safety and security Flashcards
name the types of hazards
•Environmental
•Biological
•Chemical
•Physical
•Psychological
•Musculoskeletal
•Working conditions
•Working practices
•Lack of security system
examples of environmental hazards
•wet floor
•crowded areas
•frayed carpet
what is a biological hazard
something that carries bacteria and can make you ill
give an example of a biological hazard
•faeces
•urine
•used bandage
what is a chemical hazard
something that contains chemicals that could potentially poison somebody
give an example of a chemical hazard
•bleach
•paint
•cosmetics
•weedkiller
what is a psychological hazard
something in your mind that can cause you to be a hazard to yourself
give an example of a psychological hazard
stress
fatigue
what is a physical hazard
something that causes you harm long term and not by touching you
give an example of a physical hazard
noise
radiation
poor ventilation
what is a musculoskeletal hazard
something that causes harm to your body from either moving the wrong way or not doing something properly
give an example of a musculoskeletal hazard
moving and handling service user
what is a working conditions hazard
a working hazard is something that causes harm because of the conditions you are working in
give an example of a working conditions hazard
travel
temperature
noise
what is a working practice hazard
something that causes harm because a job is not being done properly
give an example of a working practice hazard
long working hours
lack of supervision for inexperienced workers
lack of training
what is a lack of security system hazard
Something that could allow intruders to get in and harm service users
give an example of a security systems hazard
broken door locks
no security chain
no alarms
what are the potential impacts of hazards for service users, employees, and employers
injury/harm
illness
poor standards of care
financial loss
give an example of injury or harm caused by environmental hazards
uneven steps causing someone to fall over and break their ankle
Give an example of a biological hazard cause an illness
Spillages not cleared up after a service user vomits and other service users also getting the stomach bug
give an example of poor standards of care
A worker isn’t supervised and therefore doesn’t look after the service users properly
Give an example of injury or harm caused by chemical hazards
Cleaning equipment left out and the service user drinks it, becoming seriously ill
give an example of a psychological hazard causing poor standards of care
if a worker is stressed, they might forget certain aspects of their job. The service user then might not get the care they need
what does the civil contingencies act 2004 cover?
- natural disasters
- industrial accidents
- public health emergencies
- terrorist attacks
what does the civil contingencies act do?
it gives the local authority the power to take action to prepare for emergencies by developing emergency plans and training responders
how does the civil contingencies act link to hsc?
it provides medical care, supports vulnerable people and provides mental health support
what are some positives about the civil contingencies act?
•improved collaboration- established key roles/responsibilities meaning better coordination and streamlined responses
•enhanced emergency planning- developing comprehensive emergency plans leading to greater preparedness
•increased public awareness- people know how to protect themselves
•flexible emergency powers- temporary power to the government enabling swift action
what does COSHH stand for?
Control of substances hazardous to health
what is COSHH for?
ensures that employers control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace
what does COSHH require employers to do?
- assess the risk from the hazardous substance
- devise procedures to prevent/control exposure
- ensure procedures are followed
- ensure health surveillance is carried out to identify any early signs of disease if individual is exposed
- prepare plans to deal with accidents and emergencies
- ensure staff are trained and supervised
what are the 8 substances for COSHH?
Irritant
Flammable
Toxic
Oxidising
Corrosive
Radioactive
Explosive
Environmentally harmful
what are some of the steps to COSHH?
1) assess the risks
2) decide what precautions are needed
3) prevent or adequately control exposure
4) ensure that control measures are used and contained
5) monitor the exposure
what does the food safety regulations do?
key requirements of the act are that food you sell or serve is of the nature, substance or quality consumers would expect to ensure that the food is
labelled, advertised and presented in a way that is not false or misleading.
who is affected by the food safety regulations?
Anyone involved in the production, processing, storage, distribution and sale
of food must comply with the Food Safety Act
what are the offences of the food safety regulations?
•Selling food which does not comply with the food safety requirements
• Rendering food injurious to health(doing something that makes it harmful)
• Selling food that is not of the nature, substance or quality
• Describing food in such a way as to mislead the
what are some penalties of the food safety regulations?
prison sentence, closure of the business, prohibition of running a food business
what are some responsibilities of the EHO?
- give advice and guidance to food businesses as well as ensuring that they comply with the law to protect the health of the public
- act on national food safety alerts and inform local businesses and consumers about product recalls or food alerts
what are some powers of the EHO?
• Gain entry to food businesses at reasonable hours without advance notice
• Inspect food, equipment and the premises
• Detain or seize suspect foods and request for them to be condemned (destroyed) by a Justice of the Peace
• Collect samples and evidence, e.g. swabs from surfaces or equipment, photographs or documentation
what is the management of safety at work regulations?
it protects every individual who accesses a service to feel safe
what are the roles of the employer and the employee under the management of safety at work regulations?
employer- ensure employees are safe
employee- identify hazards, assess risks, take precautions, consultation with employer
what is the responsibility of the service user under the management of safety at work regulation?
follow instructions, look out for themselves and others, ask questions
what does RIDDOR stand for?
reporting of injuries, disease and dangerous occurrences regulations
what is RIDDOR?
reporting accidents and ill health at work: all employees have a duty to report work related death, major injuries, work related disease
what does RIDDOR require?
This Acts requires that employers to report and keep records for three
years of work related accidents that cause death and serious injuries
(referred to as reportable injuries), diseases and dangerous occurrences
what does HASAWA stand for?
Health and safety at work act
what are main points of HASAWA?
Employers have to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees and anyone else who may be harmed by their work. This includes providing safe equipment, training, supervision and information.
Employees have to take reasonable care of their own and others’ health and safety, and cooperate with their employers on health and safety matters. They also have to report any hazards or injuries to their employers.
Self-employed people have to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that their work does not endanger themselves or anyone else
how is the HSE involved with HASAWA?
The HSE and local authorities can inspect workplaces, investigate accidents and complaints, and issue notices and penalties for breaches of the law.
what are some penalties of not following HASAWA?
• Fines of up to £20,000 or unlimited fines, depending on the date of the
offence and the court.
•Imprisonment for up to 6 months in the magistrates’ court or up to 2 years in the Crown Court.
•Compensation orders, community orders, disqualification orders, or remedial orders.
•Damage to reputation
what are some of the principles of the data protection act
- data must be kept secure
- data must be relevant
- data must be kept no longer than necessary
- data must be accurate and up-to-date
- data must be obtained and processed lawfully
