LO1 Flashcards
What is a hazard?
A potential source of harm
What is a risk?
the likelihood of harm
What is an incident?
An instance of something happening that causes harm
What is an accident?
An instance of something happening that doesn’t always cause harm
What are the 9 hazards?
Environmental, biological, chemical, psychological, physical, musculoskeletal, working conditions, working practices, security.
What is an example of an environmental hazard?
Damaged flooring can cause bruising and fractures
Using damaged equipment
What is an example of a biological hazard?
Poor levels of hygiene can cause the spread of infection and diseases
Waste products not being disposed of
What is an example of a chemical hazard?
Cleaning materials being stored or used incorrectly can cause serious physical harm
Incorrect doses of medications
What is an example of a psychological hazard?
Working long hours can lead to fatigue and stress
Coping with abuse from service users
What is an example of a physical hazard?
Poor ventilation can lead to the spread of airborne diseases
Excessive loud noise can cause deafness or ear ringing
What is an example of a musculoskeletal hazard?
Manual handling (patients) can cause muscle injuries if correct procedures aren’t followed
What is an example of a working conditions hazard?
Temperature- Work environment being too hot can cause dehydration
Hearing can be damaged due to exposure to loud noises
What is an example of a working practices hazard?
Lack of supervision of new staff increases the chance of accidents
Excessive hours can lead to accidents and mistakes
What is an example of a security hazard?
Alarm systems and locks to prevent unauthorized access who could be a threat
Security may not be in place due to poor maintenance
What are some example of hazardous activities
Cleaning e.g. using chemicals
Picking someone off the floor
Lifting heavy equipment
What is an example of practical hazards?
Broken furniture
Broken equipment
Wet floors
How can hazards effect employees?
Can develop mental health illnesses, stress an high high blood pressure if their work load is heavy.
Can sustain back injuries if they aren’t trained in manual handling
How can hazards effect employers?
Can be taken to court, fined or closed down if in individual is injured due to poor care e.g hoist being damaged and used
How can hazards effect the individual requiring care?
Might not receive adequate care if staff dont do their job properly due to lack of staff or training
Staff who dont maintain high standards of hygiene increase the chances of individuals spreading infections
What are the 4 impacts of hazards?
Injury or harm
Illness
Poor standards of care
Financial loss
3 examples of injury or harm
Cuts and bruises
Back injuries
Chemical burns
3 examples of illness
Infections
Headaches
Mental health issues
3 examples of how poor standards of care can occur
Employees feel tired
Employees forget to give medication
Employees have a lack of concentration
3 impacts of poor standards of care on individuals receiving care
Bed sores
Dehydration
Bruising from poor handling
3 examples of financial loss
Loss of job
Theft of personal money
Compensation being received
What is intentional abuse?
Deliberate abuse e.g theft physical/sexual abuse
What is unintentional abuse?
Caused by carelessness or lack of training e.g poor care of a patient which leads to pressure sores
What is physical abuse and examples and symptoms?
Non accident injury to the body which can be permanent or temporary
Punching and hitting
Bruises and cuts
What are some examples and symptoms of sexual abuse?
Incest and vaginal/anal rape
Unplanned pregnancy and bruising around the groin
What are some examples and symptoms of emotional/psychological abuse?
Humiliating/teasing someone and subjecting a person to threatening behavior
Depression and lack of confidence
What are some examples and symptoms of financial exploitation?
Stealing someones money/belongings and spending someones money without consent
Unpaid bills and no money for food or clothes
What are some examples and symptoms of neglect?
Not providing basic standards of care (warmth, food and drink) and withholding care
Bed sores and dehydrated
What are 4 reasons why and how abuse can occur?
Lack of training
Carers are stressed
Prejudice
Inadequate level of care
What are 5 impacts of abuse on individuals using care environments?
Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Death
Dis-empowerment
What are 5 impacts of abuse for abusers in care environments
Suspension
Dismissed
Attend training
Imprisonment
Loss of professional status
What are 3 short term effects of abuse?
STIs
Lack of confidence
Poor mental health
What are 3 long term effects of abuse?
Conditions like anorexia or obesity
Addictions
inability to form relationships with others
What are 3 examples of health environments?
Hospital
GP surgery
Dentist
What are 3 examples of social environments?
Residential home
Youth club
Day care center
What are 3 examples of child care environments?
Nursery
Brownies/scouts
After school clubs
What are 3 examples of public environments?
Shopping center
Theater
Parks
What are 3 examples of transport?
Bus
Taxi
Train
