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Unit 3- Health, Saftey And Security Flashcards

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Define risk?

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It is the potential for a hazard taking place

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Define hazard?

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It is something that can cause harm (either a gas, liquid or solid) and they all have different levels of danger
They can be minimised or not changed at all

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Environmental hazards?

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Slip and trip hazards

Pollution 
Water pollution
Air pollution 
Land pollution
Pests
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Psychological hazards?

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Stress and fatigue

Mental health
Tiredness in both the service users and service providers
Barriers-pride,manliness and phobias

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Musculoskeletal hazards?

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Manual handling (DSE) - display screen equipment

IPads and computers

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Working conditions hazards?

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Temperature, noise and travel

Too hot will become agitated or dehydrated and lathargic

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Working practices hazards?

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Working hours and supervision

Shifts
Policies

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Physical hazards?

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Noise and radiation

Exposure to gases and smells
X-rays and scanning equipment
Being around ill people could make service provider ill

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Chemical hazards?

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Medicines and cleaning materials

Bleach
Do not mix chemicals
Acids are corrosive so should be kept under lock and key

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Lack of security systems hazards?

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Door locks and alarm systems

DBS
Should be trained
Fire security systems

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Biological hazards?

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Waste and infection

Coloured bins (e.g. red and yellow)
Blood cannot mix-organs cannot touch
Blood, urine, feces, vomit and fluids

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What would high work loads due to staff absence cause?

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Stress
High blood pressure

Increased heart rate
Mental health will deteriorate
Fatigue

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What would poor ventilation cause?

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Respiratory illness

Poor personal hygiene which can cause the spread of spread of MRSA

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What causes MRSA?

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MRSA is caused by bacterium strands that have acquired a resistance to particular anti-biotics

MRSA is most common in large amounts at the back of the throat and nose

If given the right conditions it will multiply (warmth with a food supply)

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Why is MRSA a problem in a hospital?

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It can cause severe problems, such as, blood stream infections and surgical site infections

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Intentional hazards?

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Harm- a service provider may hurt a service user on purpose due to discrimination

Financial loss- individuals steal on purpose from other individuals who are vulnerable and prone to mistreatment

Legal action- people are intentionally taken to court for different actions. The individuals would be aware of it

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Unintentional hazards?

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Illness- individuals may not wash hands or clothes after being ill meaning the bacteria will still be there. Individuals may also accidentally cough onto someone meaning germs are being spread

Financial loss- something could be picked up by accident and misplaced but this is rare

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Both unintentional and intentional?

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Injury- it could happen by accident as an individual could slip and break a leg (unintentional)
Injury- service providers may not put down a wet flood sign which may cause another individual to slip and fall(intentional)

Poor standards of care- service providers may not do a job or look after an individuals to their best ability due to their own views and opinions (intentional)
Service provider may not have received training ,meaning they cannot provide appropriate care (unintentional)

High staff turnover- staff leave intentionally to go to a different job. However could be fined and may not have meant to cause the business any financial problems

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Typical hazards in a health environment (e.g. hospital or GP surgery)
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Medicine
Bio-waste 
Sterilisation equipment 
X-ray machines 
Cleaning solution
Sligo floors
Crowding
Medical negligence 
Violence at work 
MRSA
Allergic reactions
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Typical hazards in a care environment (e.g. residential care home, individuals home)
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Passing of bacteria
Dangerous
Wrong medication could be took by the individuals
Beds sores
Body waste
Moving and handling equipment (walking frames etc)

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Hazards in a child care environment (nursery or school)

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Chocking hazards
Small toys
Bacteria spread
Climbing frames
Paints and pens in mouth
Food allergies 
Food technology (knifes, fire)
Science technology (acids, corrosives)
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Hazards in a public environment (shopping centre, park)

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Terrorism 
Stabbing
Tripping
Other individuals
Restraints 
Reasonable force
Needles or glass left in park
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Hazards with transport (minibus and ambulance)

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Fast-speeding
Could knock individuals over
If in an ambulance the service providers would be constantly listening to siren which could harm ears
Training may not be successful

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Who is responsible for enforcing legislation?

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Workers on the ground

Management

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Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) 2002

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This act requires employers to carry out risk assessment to prevent or control exposure to hazardous substances

It requires employers to have procedures in place for safe working with hazardous substances

It requires employers to provide information, training and supervision so that work activities can be carried out safely

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Examples of substances that fall into COSHH

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Glues
Paints
Fumes
Bacteria
Dust
Cleaning agents
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What are the 8 steps to COSHH?

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Assess the risks-work our what hazardous substances are used in the workplace and the possible risks to people’s health

Decide what precautions are needed before starting work with hazardous substances

Prevent or adequately control exposure

Ensure that control measures are used and maintained

Monitor the exposure

Carry out appropriate health surveillance

Prepare plans and procedures to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies

Ensure employees are properly informed, trained and supervised

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Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR) 2013

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Requires employers to report and keep records for three years of work related accidents that cause death and serious injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences

It requires work settings to have procedures in place for reporting injuries, diseases and incidents

It requires employers to provide information and training on reporting injuries, diseases and incidents

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Examples of injuries user RIDDOR

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Cuts
Slips
Burns
Broken bones
Diseases
Amputations
Crush injuries to the head or torso that causes damage to the brain or internal organs
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Data protection act 1998

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The main act that protects the security of personal information

It requires that information is accurate and up to date

It requires that information is kept secure

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The civil contingencies act 2004

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The act sets out how organisations must work together to plan and respond to local and national emergencies (both local and national)

It establishes how organisations, such as, emergency services, local authorities and health bodies can work together and share information

It requires that risk assessments are undertaken and emergency plans are put into place

32
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How many categories does the civil contingencies act 2004 have

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Two
Part 1=where
Part 2=when

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Manual handling operations regulations 1992

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This act requires that employers avoid hazardous manual handling tasks where possible and assess those that cannot be avoided

It requires that employers eliminate or reduce the risks associated with manual handling tasks

It requires employers to provide information,training and supervisions about safe loving and handling

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Summary of the manual handling operations regulations 1992

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All staff should be trained in manual handling
Always plan a lift before you carry it out
Use the equipment that is available
Never hurry or cut corners when living another person
Where possible have more than one person doing a lift
Practice the lift before doing it for real
Ensure appropriate clothing is worn

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Food safety act 1990

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Requires that good personal hygiene is maintained when working with food so that it is safe to eat

It requires that records are kept of where food is from so that it can be traced if needed

It requires that any food that is unsafe is removed and an incident report is completed

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Principles of the food safety act 1990

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To ensure you do not add anything in food, take out anything from food or treat food the way which means it would be damaging to the health of people eating

Food served or sold is of the nature, substance or quality’s which customers would expect

Food is labelled, advertised and presented in a way that is not false or misleading

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Food safety (general food hygiene) regulations 1995 (amended 1999 and 2004)

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Requires that food safety hazards are identified

Requires that food safety controls are in place, maintained and reviewed

Requires that environments where food is prepared or cooked are kept clean and in good condition

Raw meat and ready to eat products must be prepared on separate chopping boards to prevent cross contamination

Must wear protective clothing (hair nets and aprons etc)

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Health and safety at work act 1974

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The basis for other health and safety regulations and guidelines

It establishes the health and safety executive as the regulator for the health, safety and welfare of people in work settings int he UK

Establishes the key duties and responsibilities of all employers and employees in work settings

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Main principles of the health and safety at work act 1974

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Make work placements and schools safer around the world

Protect people from any risks that could injure them seriously, meaning they are not able to work

Making sure that the environment is safer for someone to be there

Employers have to take adequate steps to protect their workers from exposure to these risks and they should tell the staff about what risks are and how they are being protected

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Summary of the health and safety at work act 1974

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Ensure the health and safety employees and others on premises

Provide a safe place at work, including safe access

Provide a safe system of work

Ensure the safe use, handling, storage and transporting of articles and substances

Provide a safe working environment and adequate welfare arrangements

Provide information, instruction, training and supervision

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Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999

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Places duties on employers to carry out and implement risk assessments of the health, safety and security of their employees and others who live and work in these settings

Requires work settings to have arrangements in place including appointing competent people to manage health, safety and security, as well as, procedures for emergency situations that may arise

Requires employers to provide information, training and supervision so that work activities can be carried out safely

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Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 requirements
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Risk assessments
Provision of safe and adequate equipment
Safe systems of work
Establishment of emergency procedures (fire, bomb threats and evacuation etc)
Appointment of “competent persons” (poster with persons name on it for who’s responsible)
Special considerations for pregnant workers and young people
Provision of information and training

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