Health and social Unit 3

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  • Created on: 01-04-19 09:48
Environmental hazards
crowded areas and wet floors that can cause slip and trip hazards in settings surroundings.
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Biological hazards
Waste and body fluids that can cause the spread of infections and affect people's health.
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Chemical hazards
Cleaning agents and medication that can cause harm if not stored or used correctly.
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Psychological hazards
stress and violence that can affect people's physical and emotional wellbeing.
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Working conditions
Poor lightening and environments that are either too hot or too cold that can cause harm/ill-health.
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Working practice
Unsafe conditions, lack of training or long working hours that can cause injuries, fatalities or illnesses.
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Lack of security systems
Locked windows and alarm systems that cause security and fire risks.
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Manual handling
The transporting or supporting of a person or object by hand or bodily force.
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Identifier
A tool that is used to match people to their records. eg: health records
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Barred list
A list of individuals held by a DBS who are unsuitable for working with children and adults.
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Policies
Clear statements of intent of how an organisation intends to conduct in services.
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Procedures
The way in which the service or organisation expects its employees to put its policies in action.
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Protected time
A period of time where staff spend one-to-one time with individuals.
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NHS
Provide a secure and healthy environment in which to work and visit. They provide staff with sufficient instructions, information and supervision.
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Induction training
The training an employee receives when they first start working with n organisation.
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Mandatory training
The training an organisation requires an employee to undertake to be able to work safety.
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Briefings
Meetings that provide up-to-date information.
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Pathogens
Infective agents, commonly known as 'germs', that can cause infections and diseases.
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Hazardous substances
A substance that can be harmful to your health if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through your skin.
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ACT FAST in an event of a fire...
Act fast, Control, Telephone, Follow, Assist, Support and Try.
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Card 2

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Waste and body fluids that can cause the spread of infections and affect people's health.

Back

Biological hazards

Card 3

Front

Cleaning agents and medication that can cause harm if not stored or used correctly.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

stress and violence that can affect people's physical and emotional wellbeing.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Poor lightening and environments that are either too hot or too cold that can cause harm/ill-health.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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