Impacts of hazards Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 types of impacts of hazards?
A
- Injury or harm
- Illness
- Poor standards of care
- Financial loss
2
Q
What are some examples of injury or harm?
A
- Chemical burn
- Bruising
- Broken bone
3
Q
What are some examples of illness?
A
- High Blood Pressure
- Eye strain
- Food poisoning
- Infections
- Headache
4
Q
What are some examples of poor standards of care?
A
On Individual:
- Bed sores
- bruising from poor handling
- Dehydration
Poor standards of can be caused by employees who are:
- Tired
- Forget to give medication on time
- Lack of concentration
- Forget to provide food and drink
5
Q
What are some examples of financial loss?
A
- Loss of job
- Loss of earning due to time off work
- Theft of personal money and belongings
