Health and social Care 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareHealth, Safety and SecuirtyBTEC NationalOCR Created by: Simreet06Created on: 03-05-18 12:18 Environmental Hazard The immediate surroundings such as crowded areas and slippery surfaces. E.g. A wet floor in the bathroom of a nursery. 1 of 9 Biological Hazard Waste and bodily fluids that can cause infection. E.g. A used bandage being left around. 2 of 9 Chemical Hazard Cleaning and medication that can cause harm if not used or stored correctly. E.g. An unlabeled bottle of bleach left open. 3 of 9 Psychological Hazard Stress and violence that can affect the emotional and physical well being. E.g. Stress caused by patients in a dentist. 4 of 9 Working Conditions Poor lighting and environments that are too hot or cold that can cause harm or illness. E.g. Faulty lighting in a surgery room of a hospital. 5 of 9 Working Practices Lack of fire training or long working hours that can cause harm or injury. E.g. Lack of supervision on volunteers. 6 of 9 Lack of Security Systems Faulty window locks and faulty fire alarms. Failure of not keeping individuals safe. E.g. Fault smoke alarm in a clinic. 7 of 9 Musculoskeletal Back injuries due to ineffective manual handling. E.g. Injuring due to lifting someone out of bed and not using correct equipment. 8 of 9 Injury or harm Caused by an environmental or chemical hazard. 9 of 9
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