Unit 3 Lo4 Flashcards
define accident
an event that happens by chance or that is without apparent or deliberate cause
incident definition
an event or occurence
emergencies definition
a serious, unexcpected and often dangerous situation requring immediate action
ten types of incidents and emergencies
accidents
exposure to infections
exposure to chemicals
spillages
intruders
fire
floods
loss of water supply
aggressive and dangerous encounters
other critical incidents
2 precautions for a corrosive/skin irritant
-wear ppe when using
-should have a COSHH data file stating how to treat spillages etc
2 precauations for slippery/wet floor
-spillage should be wiped up
-people should walk around and avoid the area
2 precautions for high voltage/ electricity
-only authorised people can access
-room should be locked securely to prevent unauthorised access
2 precautions for flammable
-stored in a fire resistant cupboard
-no naked flames or no smoking allowed near the storage area
4 general ways that can be used in response to any incident or emergency
-evacuation procedures
-follow up review of critical incidents and emergencies
-reporting of accidents
-report to relevant authorities
what does ACTFAST mean
Act fast
Control the scene
Telephone 999
Fight the fire
Account for everyone
Save others
Treat injureed
why must cases of infectious diseases be reported to relevant agencies
-put plans in place for health promotion
-to track and monitor
-can give advice on how to contain the outbreak prevent further ill health for vulnerable people
why must a serious incident in a school be reported to HSE or OFSTED
-inform risk assessments, policies and procedures
-prompt an investigation into what happened
-how to prevent it happening again
what does RIDDOR require employers to do
-employers have a legal responsibility to report work related injuries, diseases, and dangerous events to HSE
-Records must be kept of any accident or dangerous occurences where a worker is unable to work for 3 or more consecutive days
-provides guidance on what and how to record
why is it important to have follow up review of critical incidents and emergencies
-prevent this happening again
inform policies/ changes to procedures
review risk assessment
look at service user/staff impact
what happened, why it happened, what can be done to prevent it in the future
what do staff need to do following incidents
-make a written report
-report the incident to the relevent authorities
-reflect on what happened and how it could have been avoided
-talk to individual about what happened
-review and update policies and procedures
-seek further advice or training
