Health Safety Security Flashcards
Name 8 types of hazards
Environmental hazards, Biological hazards, Chemical hazards, Psychological hazard, Working conditions, working practice, lack of security system, musculoskeletal
- Example of EVIRO
- Crowded areas and wet floors that can cause slip and trip hazards in settings surroundings.
- Example of Bio
- Waste and body fluids that can cause the spread of infection and affect people health.
- Example of Chemical
- Cleaning agents and medication that can cause harm if not used and stored correctly
- Example of Psychological
- Stress and violence that can affect peoples physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Example of WC
- poor lighting and environments that are too hot or too cold that can cause harm and ill health.
- Example of WP
- lack of fair training or long hours that can cause injuries, fatalities, and illness.
- Example of lack of security system
- window locks and fire alarm system that can cause security and fire risks.
- 2 hazards in injury and harm and examples
- Environmental/ uneven steps at an entrance, heavy item at top of wardrobe. Chemical/not wearing the correct equipment while using cleaning agents, not securing medicine in locked cabinet.
- 2 hazards in illness and examples
- Biological/ medical equipment is disposed safely. Psychological/ more likely to make mistakes when tired and stressed, individual receive poor or unsafe care.
- 2 hazards in poor standards of care and example
- Working practice/ lack of supervision for all employees can lead to poor communication which can lead to misunderstanding. Working conditions/ lack of properly maintained handwashing facilities can lead to spread of infection.
- 1 hazard in financial loss and example
- Lack of security system/ theft of personal belongings and damage to property.
- International abuse definition and example
- Harm and abuse is deliberate/ buy things for themselves with individuals’ money.
- Unintentional abuse definition and example
- Harm and abuse is unintentional/ moving individual in bed in a carless manner.
- Short term effects of abuse
- Bruises, cuts, and broken bones/ STI/ low self-esteem/ poor self-image/ display challenging or needy behaviour/ feeling angry, anxious, or tearful
- Long term effects of abuse
- Low self-esteem/ feeling angry, anxious or tearful/ developing mental health issues, such as depression, self-harm, and suicidal behaviour/ inability to sleep/ developing physical heath conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), anorexia, obesity/ difficulty trusting and forming relationships/ difficulties with addiction.
- 5 types of settings and examples
- Health care environments- hospital
Care environments-nursing home
Childcare environments-schools
Public environments-parks
Transport-ambulance
health care environments potential risks
Body fluids that contain pathogens and carry infectious diseases/ contact with hazardous chemicals can lead to accidental spillages.
Care environment potential risks
Vulnerable residents more susceptible to infections (weak immune systems) or falls (visual or mobility impairment).
childcare environment potential risks
- Children immune systems are immature therefore more susceptible to infections/ also children won’t recognise hazards (choking hazed).
public environment potential risks
- Slips, trips and falls/ food poising/ harm and injury from people who are violent
transports potential risks
- Trips getting in and out of minibus/ wheelchairs not secured properly/ body fluids from medical equipment can lead to spread of infection
- Health and Safety at work act HASAWA (1974) key points
- Establishes key duties and responsibilities of all employers and employees in work settings/ basis for other health and safety regulations and guidelines
- Management of health and safety at work regulations MHSWR 1999 key points
- Employers to carry out and implement risk assessments of health, safety & security / requires information, training, and supervision
- Food safety act 1990 key points
- Requires good personal hygiene is maintained, records of where food is from so it ca be traced if needed.
Food safety (general food hygine) regulations 1995 key points
Required food safety hazards are identified
Raw and cooked prepared on differnet chopping boards to prevent cross contamination
Manual handling Operations 1992 key aspects
Employers to avoid hazardouse manual handling where possible
Employers to provide information, training and supervision about safe moving and handling
Reporting of injuries, diseasd and dangerous occurences regulation
Report and keep records for 3 years of work related accidents that cause serious injuries and death, disease and dangerouse occurences
Provide information and training on reporting incidents
Data Protection act 1998
Protects the security of personal information
Requires that information is accurate and up to date
Control of substances hazardouse to health regualtions (COSHH) 2002
Carry out risk assesment to preveng or control exposure to hazardous substances
Procedures in place for safe working with hazardouse substances
Provide information, training and supervision so that activites can br carried out safely
Civil contingencied act 2004
How organisations must work together to plan and respond to local and national emergencies
How organisation can work together and share info
The health and social care (safety and quality) act 2015
How health and adult social care providers must share information about a persons care with other health and care professionals so that safe and effective care can be provided
Reduce the risk of harm and abuse by removing peole convicted of certain offences from the regisiter kept by the regulatory bodies for health and social care professions
Employers roles / Local Authority
Developing effective communication and consultation with employees and their representative on health and safety matters. Preventing accidnets andbwork related ill health
Employers role / manager-care home owner
Develop, review and update the home’s health and safety policy and procedures. Maintain effective systems for recoding, reporting and investingsting injuries, accidents and dangerouse occurrence
Employers role / NHS
Provide a secure and healthy enviroment in which to work in amd visit. Provide staff with sufficient instruction, information and supervision to be able to work in a safe manner
Employers role / Third sector
Safeguard and promote the health, safety, security and welfare of its employees and all those who work on behalf of the charity. Work closely with the local authority and other agencied to promote and safeguard the welfare of individuals who require care and supports
Disciplimary action
First written warning
Final written warning
Dismissal
Reporting of accidents
Name of the person injured
The date, time and place of incident
The details of the injury
The treatment given, including what happend to the injured person afterwards
Evacuation procedure (ACT FAST)
-Act fast dont panic, sound the fire alarm
-Control and contain the firr only if trained to do so
-Telephone the fire brigade
-Follow emergancey procedure to ensure the safety of everykne
-Assist in ensuring everyone is in a place of safety
-Support others to ensure that no one stopd or returns for personal belongings
-Try to remain calm and wait for fire brigade
Responsablity of a first adier
(3P’s)
-Preseving life by varrying out emergancy first aid that do notbplace anyone in any danger
-Preventing deterioration by preventing further harm or their condition worsening
-Promoting recovery by getting medical help quickly
DR’S ABC
-Danger checks
-Response assessment (assess all casualties
-Shout for help (call ambo)
-Airway checks ( airway open or closed)
-Breathing checks (if breathing normaly then recovery postion)
-Circulation checks (continue to monitor the casualty)
Example of musculoskeletal
Handling loads, especially when bending and twisting. Repetitive or forceful movements. Awkward and static (staying in same postion for long time) postures
