Health, Safety & Security Flashcards
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What is the definition of a Hazard?
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A hazard is a potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person, people or environment.
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What is the definition of a Risk?
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This is where you assess the chance of being harmed by the potential hazards and whether that risk is high or low.
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What are the 9 types of Hazards?
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- Environmental hazards
- Biological hazards
- Chemcial hazards
- Psychological hazards
- Working condiitons
- Working practices
- Lack of security systems
- Physical hazards
- Musculoskeletal hazards
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Give 2 examples of environmental hazards:
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- Frayed carpet in the hallway
- Wet bathroom floor
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Give 2 examples of biological hazards:
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- Used bandages left on a bed
- Vomit not cleared off the floor
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Give 2 examples of chemical hazards:
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- unlocked medicine trolley in a hospital
- unlabelled cleaning fluids which are left out
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Give 2 examples of psychological hazards:
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- stress caused by waiting for carer or patient
- tiredness caused by heavy workload due to staff absences
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Give 2 examples of working conditions thta may cause hazards:
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- poor lighting so you can’t see
- too hot or cold so can’t concentrate
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Give 2 examples of working practices that may cause hazards:
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- lack of training for staff so they might cause injuries
- lack of proper supervison in terms of staffing ratios
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Give 2 examples of lack of security systems:
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- broken doors/windows
- broken buzzer system so anybody can enter
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Give 2 examples of physical hazards:
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- noise
- radiation
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Give an example of a musculoskeletal hazard:
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Doing manual handling excessively without proper training and technique
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What are the 4 impacts of hazards?
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- injury or harm
- illness
- poor standards of care
- financial loss
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What are the two types of abuse giving an example for each?
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- intentional abuse - a carer stealing from a patients bag
- unintentional - a teacher forgetting to ask a child to wash their hands after using the toilet
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Give 2 long-term effects of abuse:
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- low self-esteem
- developing mental health issues such as depression
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Give 2 short-term effects of abuse:
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- bruises and cuts
- feeling tearful
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What does MRSA stand for?
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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What does the HSE stand for?
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Health and Safety Executive
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What are the Health and Safety Executive?
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The national independent regulator or official supervisory body for the health, safety and welfare of people in work settings in the UK.
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Why is it important to carry out risk assessments?
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- awareness and identification of potential hazards
- awareness and identification of actual hazards
- identification of those at risk such as employees
- preventing injuries
- preventing illness
- eliminate or control hazards
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What are the responsibilities of Employers?
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- provide a uniform
- provide PPE
- provide training on food hygiene
- provide training on manual handling
- carry out staff induction on personal belongings, staff room and meal breaks
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What are the responsibilities of Employees?
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- turn up to work suitably dressed
- tell employer if unwell/pregnant
- inform a member of staff if unsure about a task
- uphold confidentiality
- carry out duties in a safe and responsible manner
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What is the definition of a policy?
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It is a clear statement of intent by an organisation to implement a piece of legislation.
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What is the definition of a procedure?
A clear set of guidelines/step-by-step procedures which an organisation expects its employees to follow.This is to follow the policy effectively and efficiently.
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Give 5 names of policies:
* infection control policy
* manual handling policy
* food hygiene policy
* electrical safety policy
* fire safety policy
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What are the 5 components that make up a policy?
* policy statement
* implementation plan
* methods of monitoring
* evaluation/review
* complaints
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What is the definition of a role?
Roles are the expectations that are held about an individual or an organisation.
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What is the definition of a responsibility?
Responsibilities are the requirements and duties that are related to roles.
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What are the 5 consequences of not meeting responsibilities?
* disciplinary action
* criminal prosecution
* being removed from professional registers
* causing injury or harm
* being injured or harmed
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What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
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What 3 personal hygiene practices can reduce the spread of infection?
* handwashing-with soap and hot water to prevent bacterial transfer to patients
* covering coughs/sneezes-prevents airborne contamination
* keeping nails short-prevents accumulation of dirt that may harbour bacteria
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Give 2 pieces of PPE and explain how it protects practitioners:
* disposable gloves-acts as barrier from direct contact with bodily fluids
* face mask-stops airborne contamination spreading to patients from coughs
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What are some roles of the Health and Safety Executive?
* enter premises and do spot checks
* check standards of workplace health and safety
* issue improvement and prohibiiton notices
* inspect and question staff
* give advcie on how to minimise risk
* prosecute employers who are in breach of the law
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What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations
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What is the principle of RIDDOR?
To give protection to workers by placing a legal responsibility on employers to provide safe working conditions – this is checked by investigation.
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What are the key features of RIDDOR?
* Regulates reporting of certain serious accidents – specifies accidents which are usually very serious and may be caused by unsafe practices
* lists diseases which must be notified – aims to reduce infection spreading uncontrollably and safeguards health of general public
* regulates serious injuries which must be reported – by specifying time off work or in hospital
* ensures investigation follows any seriously harmful incident – prevents future occurrences
* prosecution of employers possible – encourages compliance with safe practice
* reporting rules – give protection to employees (sick pay safeguarded)
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What first aid provisions should be taken in a workplace?
* Must provide an adequate first aid / medical kit – minimise risk to employees from accidents at work
* First aid kit must be fully labelled and there must be information on whereabouts of first aid kit – for speedy access
* First aid kit must contain items within expiry date
* Must have a person to take charge in an emergency (approved person) and information about where they are– need someone with overview and expertise who can be contacted quickly
* Accident book provided and notice stating location of accident book with information on how to use accident book
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What information should be recorded in an accident form?
* name of person injured/taken ill
* date, time and place of incident/accident
* details of injury/illness
* treatment given and what happened to individual afterwards
* signed by person injured but if cannot then by the person completing the form
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What procedures should be followed during a fire evacuation?
* raise the alarm – alert others, allow people to escape/not get trapped or burned
* call the fire service – people may be trapped and need rescuing, prevent further spread of fire
* close windows and doors – removes oxygen from fire and reduces spread
* move swiftly to the nearest fire exit – reduce risk of becoming injured or trapped
* walk don’t run – reduce risk of accidents or falls
* fire wardens/marshals/practitioners to check –
* gather in the designated area – place is safe and away from building and everyone knows where to go
* take a register to ensure everyone is out – know who is missing in case need to look for/rescue anyone
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What are the key features of COSHH?
* to prevent disease/illness as a result of workplace exposure to hazardous substances
* require an adequate assessment of the risks to health
* require adequate control measures and equipment associated with them (including PPE)
* controls storage, handling, transportation of these materials
* sets safe quantitative limits for exposure, storage etc
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What does COSHH stand for?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
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What does DBS stand for?
Disclosure and Barring Service
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What are 3 different types of evacuation?
* simultaneous evacuation
* progressive horizontal evacuation
* delayed evacuation
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Why are fire doors important?
* protect means of escape
* maintains compartmentation by preventing passage of fire and smoke to unaffected areas
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Give some fire safety measures excluding fire evacuation procedures:
* fire extinguishers working and not faulty
* windows and doors closed at night incase fire
* smoke alarms to detect smoke
* sprinklers to put fire out
* fire retardant doors and furniture
* staff trained in fire safety
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What are the key features of the Food Safety Act of 1990?
* records of where food is from so it can be traced
* any unsafe food removed and incident report filled
* good personal hygiene maintained when working with food so safe to eat
* food labelled, advertised and presented in a way which isn't misleading
* food shouldn't contain anything that will damage customers
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What does DR'S ABC stand for?
* Danger checks
* Response Assessment
* Shout for help
* Airway checks
* Breathing checks
* Circulation checks
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What are the 3 responsibilities of a first aider?
* preserving life
* preventing deterioration
* promoting recovery
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What steps should be carried out when moving a service user via a hoist ?
* scan area/visual assessment of surroundings
* visual check of equipment
* make sure they are trained to use equipment
* good communication throughout
* ensure dignity and comfort throughout
* minimum of 2 people to help
* correct lifting techniques so feet apart, straight back and knees bent
