Health&SocialCare: Unit3- 1.2~ Potential impacts of hazards for individuals who require care or support, employees and employers

Question 1

What are the impacts of hazards for individuals?

Answer 1

• Injuries
• Illness
• Poor standards of care
• Financial loss

Question 2

Explain the impact: Injuries.

Answer 2

• Individuals may be harmed if environmental hazards have not been identified. E.g. Attending their local appointment and entrance stairs are not repaired
• Chemical hazards can cause harm. E.g. Not storing medicines can lead to children swallowing it

Question 3

Explain the impact: Illness

Answer 3

• Bio and psych hazards can cause long-term, life-threatening illnesses. E.g. Body fluid spillages needs to be cleaned quickly, otherwise can lead to infections
• Psych such as stress/tiredness can impacct everyone. E.g. employees are more likely to make mistakes

Question 4

Explain the impact: Poor standards of care.

Answer 4

• Unsafe working conditions can impact standards of care and support. E.g. Lack of properly washed facilities can result in hygiene levels to be low.
• Poor working practices can impact standards of care. E.g. Lack of supervision can lead to poor communication for those who require care

Question 5

Explain the impact: Financial loss.

Answer 5

• This can impact employers and organisations. E.g. Lack of security can result in theft of personal belongings or damage to property
• Injured staff sueing