unit 3- safety, info management

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what is a risk assessment?
identifying risks and hazards that could cause harm and finding ways to eliminate these.
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what are the types of abuse?
financial, physical, psychological, sexual, neglect
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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,
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what is safe guarding?
the protection of those at risk , preventing and stopping abuse ( The care Act 2014)
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what are some principles of safe guarding?
empowerment, accountability, prevention, partnership, protection
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what is Coshh?
COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health
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how can exposure to hazards be reduced for workers?
risk assessment, provide control measures, training for employees and others, planning for emergencies
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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
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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
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how can infections spread?
through air particles, direct or indirect contact, blood borne
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what is infection control?
controls and stops infection spreading in health care settings
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what are some infection practices?
washing hands frequently, getting appropriate vaccination, staying at home when sick, do not share cups and glasses
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reporting incidents at work?
this is a legal requirement, this means authorities can identify and minimise risks.
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what is the data protection act?
controls how information is used by organisations, business or government. Including, name, address , contact info
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