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unit 3 Flashcards

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what is a hazard ?

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a potential source of harm or adverse health effect

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types of hazards

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• environmental
• biological
• chemical
• muskoletal
• psychological
• physical
• working conditions
• working practices
• lack of security systems

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examples of environmental hazards

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• crowded areas
• wet floors that can cause slip/trip hazards
• frayed carpets
• uneven floors

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examples of biological hazards

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• waste & bodily fluids that can cause spread of infection & affect ppls health
• soiled bedding left
• vomit not cleared up
• used bandages left out

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examples of chemical hazards

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• cleaning agents & medications that can cause harm if not used/stored correctly
• unlocked medical trolly
• unlabelled cleaning fluids

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examples of psychological hazards

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• stress & violence that can affect ppls physical & emotional wellbeing
• tiredness caused by high workload due to staff absences

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examples of working conditions

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• poor lighting
• environments that are too hot/too cold which can cause harm & ill-health
• noise & distribution in reception area

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examples of working practices that are unsafe

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• lack of fire training
• long working hours that can cause injuries, fatalities & illnesses
• lack of supervision

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examples of lack of security systems

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• window locks & alarm systems that can cause security & fire risks
• faulty smoke alarm systems
• broken security chain
• lack of interlocking doors

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potential impacts of hazards for ppl who require care/support, employees & employers

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• injury or harm
• illness
• poor standards of care
• financial loss

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harm & abuse

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• anyone can be vulnerable
• can be carried out by anyone
• intentional abuse
• unintentional abuse

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effects of abuse

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• effects health & wellbeing
• short term: bruises, cuts, STI, low self-esteem, feeling angry/anxious
• long term: low self-esteem, feeling angry/anxious, developing mental health condition, self-harm, suicidal behaviour

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types of settings where hazards can take place

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• health care environments
• care environments
• child care environments
• public environments
• transport

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intentional abuse

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• harm and abuse towards others that is deliberate.

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unintentional abuse

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• harm and abuse towards others that is unintentional, through poor care

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examples of muskoletal hazards

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  • using a hoist
  • carrying heavy equipment
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What is Legislation ?

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  • is put in place to ensure everyone’s health, security, & safety is safeguarded
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Health and Saftey at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974

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  • the basis for other health + saftey regulations + guidelines
  • established the Health + Saftey Executive (HSE) as the regulator for the health, saftey, + welfare of ppl in work settings in UK
  • established key duties + responsibilities of all employers + employees in work settings
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Management of Health & Saftey at Work Regulations (MHSWR) 1999

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• places duties on employers to carry out & implement risk assessments
• requires work settings to have arrangements in place to ensure health, saftey & security
• requires employers to provide info, training & supervision so work activities can be carried out safely

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Food Saftey Act 1990

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• requires that good personal hygiene is maintained
• requires records are kept of where food is from so can be traced
• requires that any food that is unsafe is removed & an incident report completed

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Food Saftey (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995

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• requires that food saftey hazards are identified
• requires food saftey controls are in place, maintained & reviewed
• requires environments where food is prepared/cooked are kept clean & in good condition
• raw meat & ready to eat products must be prepared on separate chopping boards to prevent cross-contamination

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Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

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• requires employers avoid hazardous manual handling tasks when possible & assess those that cannot be avoided
• requires employers eliminate or reduce risks associated with manual handling tasks
• requires employers to provide info, training & supervision about moving & handling

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, & Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013

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• requires employers to report & keep records for 3 years of related accidents that cause death & serious injured
• requires work settings to have procedures in place for reporting injuries, diseases, & incidents
• requires employers to provide info & training on reporting injuries, diseases, & incidents

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Data Protection Act 1998

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• protects the security of personal info
• requires info is accurate & up to date
• requires that info is kept secure

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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002

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• requires employers to carry out risk assessments to prevent exposure to hazardous substances
• requires employers to have procedures in place for safe working with hazardous substances
• requires employers to provide info, training, & supervision so that activities can be carried out safely

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Civil Contingencies Act 2004

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• sets out how organisations must work together to plan & respond to local & national emergencies
• establishes how organisations can work together & share info
• requires that risk assessments are undertaken & emergency plans are put in place

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The Health and Social Care (Safety & Quality) Act 2015

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• sets out how health & adult social care providers must share info about persons care with other professionals so that safe & effective care is provided
• requires health & adults social care organisations use a consistent identifier when sharing info about persons care
• reduces risk of harm & abuse by making provision for removing ppl convicted of certain offences from registers

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What is safeguarding ?

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• actions taken by professionals to help ensure safe & effective care
• includes acting on concerns

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Care Act 2014

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• established new statutory framework for care & support, including adult safeguarding
• adult safeguarding ensures ppls rights to live free from abuse & neglect are protected & that working in partnership to prevent the risk of abuse or neglect

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Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015

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• protects children from maltreatment
• prevents impairment of children’s health & development
• ensures children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe & effective care
• taking acting to enable all children to have the best outcomes

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disclosure & barring service (DBS)

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• works closely with police & helps to safeguard both adults & children from harm & abuse by preventing unsuitable ppl from working with vulnerable adults & children by
• processing requests for criminal records checks by searching police records & barred list info
• deciding whether it’s appropriate for a person to be place on/removed from a barred list
• placing ppl on the DBS children’s & adults barred list for England, Wales & Northern Ireland

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disclosure & barring service checks

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• employer can request DBS checks for roles that may involve working/volunteering in health, social care & child care settings
• DBS checks don’t have expiry dates, they can be updated & checked when required by employers
• standard - checks for spent & unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, & final warnings
• enhanced - includes the same as what are as well as any additional info held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role being applied for
• enhanced with list checks - includes the same as enhancer checks as well as a check of the DBS barred list

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influence of legislation

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• on staff - effective supervision, instruction & training
• on premises - premises kept clean
• on practices - good personal hygiene

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health & safety

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• completed health & safety checks

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risk assessments

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• completed individual risk assessments
• completed risk assessments

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fire evacuation

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• check fire exits can open immediately & that it’s clear
• routes clear
• checked assembly points

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safeguarding

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• incident book
• report

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reporting of accidents

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• report book
• accident book

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food saftey

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• checked temp of fridges & freezers
• empty waste bins
• check expiry dates & dispose of expired foods

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cleaning

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• use neutral detergent
• check bathrooms to ensure hygienic, clean & tidy

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disposal of hazardous waste

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• check waste bags are emptied
• check sharp bins are only 1/3 full

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lone working

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• signed & dates task sheets
• phones office before & after
• risk assessments completed

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storage & dispensing of medicines

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• stock rotation of medicenes
• check expiry dates
• locked cabinets

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security of premises, possessions & individuals

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• protected time
• locked windows & doors
• access & exit routes

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review of policies & procedures

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• policies & procedures must be reviewed regularly to ensure that they reflect any changes that are made to legislation, an organisations needs & sims, ppls exsiting needs, or the development of a new need
• good practice to date & number policies & procedures once renewed & updates
• system in place for regularly renewing these - review dates & any changes communicated
• review of policies & procedures are effective if contains up to date info & reflect safe working practices

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Roles

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• employers
• employees - maintaining own & others health, safety & security, follow employers guidance & instruction, attend training
• individuals who require care & support

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Employers roles in ensuring health, saftey, & security

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  • third sector
  • NHS
  • local authority
  • manager/care home owner
  • headteacher/board of governors
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third sector

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  • safeguard & promote the health, saftey, security, & welfare of its employees & all who work on behalf of the charity
  • work closely with the local authority & other agencies to promote & safeguard the welfare of ppl who require care & support
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NHS

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  • provide a secure & healthy environment in which to work in & visit
  • provide staff with sufficient instruction, info, & supervision to be able to work in a safe manner
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local authority

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  • developing effective communication & consultation with employees on health & saftey matters
  • preventing accidents & work related ill health
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manager/care home owner

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  • develop, review, & update the homes health & safety policy & procedures
  • maintain effective systems for recording, reporting, & investigating injuries, accidents, & dangerous occurrences
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headteacher/board of governors

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  • manage the schools staff, site, & activities to safeguard the health, saftey, security, & welfare of everyone
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responsibilities

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  • employers, employees, & ppl are responsible for carrying out day to day tasks to comply with legislation & organisational policies & procedures
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consequent of not meeting responsibilities

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  • failing to meet legal & organisational health & saftey responsibilities can have drastic consequences for employers, employees, & ppl who require care & support
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types of consequences of not meeting responsibilities

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  • disciplinary action
    *criminal prosecution
  • being removed from professional registers
  • causing injury or harm
  • being injured or harmed
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examples of health profession regulators

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  • general chiropractic council
  • general dental council
  • general medical council
  • general optical council
  • general osteopathic council
  • general pharmaceutical council
  • health professions council
  • nursing & midwifery council
  • pharmaceutical society of northern ireland
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incidents & emergencies

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  • accidents
  • exposure to infections
  • exposure to chemicals
  • spillages
  • intruders
  • aggerssive & dangerous encounters
  • fire
  • floods
  • loss of water supply
  • other critical incidents
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responses to incidents & emergencies

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  • reporting of accidents
  • evacuation procedures
  • follow up review of critical incidents & emergencies
  • report to relevant authorities
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responsibilities of a first aider - 3 Ps

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  • Preserve life by carrying out emergency first aid procedures that don’t place anyone in danger - first step is to asses for danger
  • Preventing deterioration by preventing further harm to the casualty or their condition worsening
  • Promoting recovery by getting medical help quickly, staying with the person until help arrives can be reassuring for the person & can enable an effective handover of their condition to take place
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responsibilities of a first aider - DRS ABC acronym

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  • Danger checks - look around & check for any risks or signs of danger
  • Response assessment - assess all causalities & check whether or not they’re conscious
  • Shout for help - call ambulance or get someone else to do this for u
  • Airway checks - check causulties airway is open & not blocked
  • Breathing checks - check whether they r breathing normally, if not place in recovery position
  • Circulation checks - continues to monitor the casualty, check help is on its way
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example of risk assessment

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• fire saftey
• first aid
• manual handling

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why are risk assessments important ?

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• helps identify hazards/risks
• ensures ppl know what to do
• ensures ppls health & saftey
• helps eliminate/minimise risks

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responsibilities for first aider

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  • assess for danger
  • keeping themselves & area safe
  • prevent further harm
  • maintain respect & dignity
  • get help
  • stay with person until help arrives
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consequences for not meeting responsibilities

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  • direct costs (fines)
  • indirect costs (recruitment costs & low staff morale)
  • disciplinary action (first written warning, final written warning, dismissal)
  • civil & criminal prosecution
  • causing/being injured or harmed
  • removed from professional registers (medical & teaching)
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examples of physical hazards

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  • excessive loud noise at work
  • radiation from electromagnetic rays like x-rays & gamma rays
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examples of muskoletal hazards

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• manual handling
• display screen equipment (DSE)
• muscle injuries

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