UNIT 3: Health, safety and security in health and social care. LO4

Question 1

Name some incidents and emergencies that may happen in HSC.

Answer 1

Accidents
Exposure to infections
Exposure to chemicals
Spillages
Intruders
Aggressive and dangerous encounters
Fire
Floods
Loss of water supply
Other critical incidents

Question 2

What are the responses to incidents and emergencies?

Answer 2

Reporting of accidents
Evacuation procedures
Follow-up review of critical incidents and emergencies
Report to the relevant authorities

Question 3

What information needs to be recorded?

Answer 3

Name of the injured or ill person
Date, time and place of the incident
The details of the injury/illness
The treatment given

Question 4

What are evacuation procedures for a fire?

Answer 4

Act fast, do not panic, sound the fire alarm.
Control and contain the fire if you have been trained to do so and it is safe.
Telephone the fire service.
Follow emergency procedure.
Assist in ensuring everyone is in a place of safety.
Support others to stop people going back in to retrieve personal belongings.
Try to remain calm

Question 5

What are the authorities that need reporting to?

Answer 5

Health and Safety Executive
Police
Social Services

Question 6

What are the responsibilities of a first aider?

Answer 6

3 ps. 
Assess for danger
Keeping themselves and the area safe
Prevent further harm
Maintain respect and dignity
Get help
Stay with an individual until help arrives

Question 7

What does DRS ABC stand for?

Answer 7

Danger - check for danger
Response - are they conscious?
Shout for help - or call an ambulance
Airway - open it up gently
Breathing - check for breathing 
Circulation - check for a pulse

Question 8

What are the 3 ps?

Answer 8

Preserve life
Prevent deterioration
Promote recovery