unit 3- safety, info management 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social Careunit 3BTEC NationalAll boards Created by: san01Created on: 02-12-19 09:47 what is a risk assessment? identifying risks and hazards that could cause harm and finding ways to eliminate these. 1 of 14 what are the types of abuse? financial, physical, psychological, sexual, neglect 2 of 14 what are some signs of abuse? inability to pay bills, fear, being cold hungry and poorly dressed, old and new injuries that cant be explained, 3 of 14 what is safe guarding? the protection of those at risk , preventing and stopping abuse ( The care Act 2014) 4 of 14 what are some principles of safe guarding? empowerment, accountability, prevention, partnership, protection 5 of 14 what is Coshh? COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health 6 of 14 how can exposure to hazards be reduced for workers? risk assessment, provide control measures, training for employees and others, planning for emergencies 7 of 14 what are some protective clothing? (eyes) safety spectacles, face screens, face shields (head & neck) safety helmets, bump caps, hairnets, (Ears) earplugs, earmuffs, ( feet & legs) safety boots, specific boots - penetration resistant boots 8 of 14 what are some hazards that can be prevented by protective clothing? dust, radiation, falling, flying objects, head bumping, very high level noise, cuts, wet cold and hot conditions 9 of 14 how can infections spread? through air particles, direct or indirect contact, blood borne 10 of 14 what is infection control? controls and stops infection spreading in health care settings 11 of 14 what are some infection practices? washing hands frequently, getting appropriate vaccination, staying at home when sick, do not share cups and glasses 12 of 14 reporting incidents at work? this is a legal requirement, this means authorities can identify and minimise risks. 13 of 14 what is the data protection act? controls how information is used by organisations, business or government. Including, name, address , contact info 14 of 14
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