LO1 Flashcards
What is a Hazard
a potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons
What is Risk
The probability that any hazard will actually cause harm
What are environmental hazards
Slip/Trip hazards
crowded area
wet floor
What are psychological hazards
Affect physical/emotional well-being
stress
violence
fatigue
What are biological hazards
cause infection spread and affect health
waste
bodily fluids
infection
What are chemical hazards
harm if not stored/used correctly
cleaning agents
medication
lock checks
What are physical hazards
Affect physical health
noise
radiation
What is Lack of security systems
security + fire risks
faulty smoke alarm
broken security chain
Locks
What are muscoskeletal hazards
affect the muscoskeletal system
manual handling
boxes/patients
use multiple people
What are working practices hazards
Cause injury/fatality/illness
lack of fire training
long hours
supervision/training
What are working condition hazards
temperature
noise
travel
What are the 4 potential impacts of hazards
Injury or harm
Illness
Poor standards of care
Financial loss
What hazards can cause injury or harm
Environmental: uneven steps
Chemical: Not storing medicine correctly
What Hazards can cause Illness
Biological: used dressings not disposed of
Psychological: Stress + tiredness (mistakes)
What hazards can cause poor standards of care
Unsafe working conditions: Improperly maintain handwashing facilities
Poor working practices: lack of supervision