Unit3- 1.1~ Types of hazards Flashcards
Health, safety & security in health and social care
1
Q
What is the definition for hazard?
A
A potential source of harm or adverse health effect.
2
Q
What is the definition for dementia?
A
A condition that is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases suchs as alzheimers or stroke.
3
Q
What are the 9 hazards?
E/B/C/Ps/Ph/M/WC/WP/LOS
A
- Environmental
- Biological
- Chemical
- Psychological
- Physical
- Musculoskeletal
- Working conditions
- Working practices
- Lack of security
4
Q
3 examples
Give an example of an environmental hazard.
A
- A wet bathroom floor
- Frayed carpet at the entrence of a childs centre
- Triping over an obstacle in the middle of the ground
5
Q
Give an example of a biological hazard.
A
- A used bandage left on the bed at a clinic
- Vomit on the floor
- Bodily fluids spreading infections
6
Q
Give an example of a chemical hazard.
A
- A cleaning fluid left out needing to be stored
- An unlocked medicine trolley on the hospital ward
- Hot cooking oil left unattended
7
Q
Give an example of a physical hazard.
A
- Noise that can damage ears
8
Q
Give an example of a Musculoskeletal hazard.
A
- Manual handling
- DSE (display screen equipment)
9
Q
Give an example of a working condition hazard.
A
- Poor lighting and cold childrens room
- Noise and disruption to the area of opticians
- A homecare worker that travels a long distance from homes
10
Q
Give an example of a working practice hazard.
A
- Lack of supervision for new volunteers for adults with dementia
- Lack of training for staff in a childrens residential home
- Long working hours due to staff absence on mental health
11
Q
Give an example of a lack of security hazard.
A
- Faulty smoke alarm systems in a clinic
- A broken security camera
- Lack of locks on doors
12
Q
Give an example of a pyschological hazard.
A
- Depression
- Stress
- Fatigue
