LO4 Flashcards
Why should accidents be reported
Can see what went wrong and how to prevent future occurrences by improving safety standards
Why should aggressive and drunken encounters be reported
So police can be informed
If a safeguarding issue, social services can be informed
Ensures people are kept safe and away from the incident
So are able to understand why it occurred
Why should floods be reported
So buildings can be evacuated safely
Inform the water board
Why does loss of water need to be reported
Inform the water board so it can be fixed ASAP
Because Settings would need to be closed as it can impact hygiene standards
Why does exposure to infections need to be reported
So that procedures can be put in place to control it and reduce the likelihood of it spreading
Why does exposure to chemicals need to be reported
can consult the COSHH file to understand how to deal with it
Find out what went wrong for exposure to occur
Prevent future events
Why do intruders need to be reported
They are a person that is not authorised to be in the settings
Can understand how they were able to enter the setting and what can be put in place to prevent it in the future
May be a result of staff not following correct procedures- implementing more training
Why does a fire need to be reported
To raise the alarm
Evacuate building as fast as possible
Ring fire brigade so it can be put out ASAP and reduce any risk of harm and damage
Why do other critical incidents need to be reported
They are likely to be very high risk so must inform police etc for potential events to reduce the harm caused
What are the 3 Ps of a first aider
Preserve life
Prevent further injury
Promote recovery
How are the 3 Ps carried out? x6 responsibilities
Assess for danger
Keeping yourself and the area safe
Prevent further harm - conscious, airways, pulse
Maintain respect and dignity
Get help
Stay with the individual until help arrives
What are DRS ABCs?
Danger
Response
Shout
Airways
Breathing
Circulation
