Unit 3 Lo1 Flashcards
what are the different kinds of environments that may come up in the exam?
health environment
social care environment
childcare environment
public environment
transport
what are the 9 types of hazards ?
environmental, biological, chemical, psychological, physical, musculoskeletal, working conditions, working practices, lack of security systems.
examples of an environmental hazard
worn or damaged equipment or flooring
example of biological hazard
bodily fluid for example sick of blood
example of chemical hazard
medication or cleaning products for example bleach
example of psychological hazard
stress and fatigue
example of physical hazards
excessive loud noise at work causing ringing in ears or deafness
example of musculoskeletal hazard
manual handling of equipment
poor posture can cause muscle strains
example of working conditions hazard
temperature- if the work place is too hot or cold it can worsen conditions such as asthma
travel
example of working practices hazard
excessive working hours result in tiredness or lack of concentration
lack of supervision for new staff or those taking on new tasks
example of lack of security systems hazard
door locks and alarm systems all prevent unauthorised access to those who could prove to be harmful
definition of employer
a manager or owner of a care setting who employs staff example a headteacher
definition of employee
individuals who work in a care setting example a nurse or teacher
definition of a service user
the people who go to a service for example patients at a hospital
definition of a hazard
a potential source of harm
definition of risk
the probability of harm occuring
what are the 4 main impacts of hazards?
injury or harm
illness
poor standards of care
financial loss (theft/legal action/high staff turnover)
what are some examples of injury or harm caused by hazards
back injuries
chemical burns
cuts and bruises
deafness
fractures
radiation
from intruders
what are some examples of poor standards of care caused by hazards
exhausted
forget to give medication or provide fluids and food
lack of concentration
bed sores
bruising
dehydration
what are some illnesses caused by hazards
eye strain
food poisoning
headaches
high blood pressure
infections
mrsa
mental health
what are some examples of financial loss
loss of earnings due to time off work
loss of job
compensation being pursued
theft of personal money of belongings
what is the definition of intentional abuse
this type of abuse is deliberate
what are examples of intentional abuse
physical
verbal
financial
sexual
why might intentional abuse happen
to gain somthing
self fufliment
power
control
frustration due to job
definiton of unintentional abuse
is cause by careless approaches to tasks often by lack of training or neglect
examples of unintentional abuse
a nursery assistant causing an outbreak of food poisoning through cross contamination by not washing hands
why might unintentional abuse happen
lack of knowledge
lack of empathy
stress, illness, fatigue
lack of staff training
staff shortages
poor working conditions
possible effects for abusers in a HSC setting
imprisonment
being sued for negligence (financial loss)
suspension
criminal prosection
having to attend training
school could be placed in special measures
loss of proffesional status
possible effects for individuals who have being abused
depression, death, anger
self harm, anxiety
self blame
loss of confidence
becoming withdrawn
lack of sleep
financial hardship
feeling betrayed
embarassment
fear
disempowerment
what does DSE stand for
display screen equipment
