Scene risk assessment

Question 1

Potential physical hazards (9)

Answer 1

Injury
Skin penetration
broken glass
broken metal
structural integrity
firearms
suspended dust (respiratory issues)
electrocution
trip hazards

Question 2

Potential Chemical hazards

Answer 2

unlabelled or opened containers
ignition sources
reaction compounds
highly toxic gasses
carcinogens ( cancer causing)
dead animals can craft toxins

Question 3

Potential biological hazards

Answer 3

• blood /bodily fluids
• sharp object + bodily fluid
• viral agents
• bacterial disease infected body