Common types of hazards Use these notes to help you identify and assess hazards that might occur in your workplace. Chemical hazards Chemicals can affect the skin by contact or the body either through the digestive system or through the lungs if air is contaminated with chemicals‚ vapour‚ mist or dust. There can be an acute (immediate) effect‚ or a chronic (medium to long-term) effect from the accumulation of chemicals or substances in or on the body. Noise hazards Excessive noise can disrupt
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typhoons‚ earthquakes‚ and other natural hazards. But it is important to keep in mind that disasters are not natural‚ they only occur when people lack preparedness or the ability to cope with hazards. According to the United Nations‚ disasters imposed large humanitarian and developmental challenges‚ the frequency and severity of disasters increased over the last few years due to climate change. According to them‚ 226 Million people are affected by these hazards every year and in 2000-2010 almost 680
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CARRYING OUT A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT Carrying out a fire risk assessment on a regular basis is obligatory in all workplace environments‚ commercial premises and other places that members of the public have access to. Moreover‚ failure to comply with the regulations can carry serious penalties‚ including imprisonment in certain circumstances. If your company employs more than five staff members then the assessment must be recorded in writing and retained in a safe place. Ideally‚
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information you have planned with your class put together a risk assessment on the findings of the residential home. M2- Assess the hazards identified in the health or social care setting D1- Make recommendations in relation to identify hazards to minimise the risks to the service user group Type of Hazard Risk caused Probability of hazard Severity of hazard Risk Factor How can the risk be reduced/prevented? Water or any liquids of the floor. Service users and staff slipping and tripping
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each work team. This is not only because it’s a legislative requirement to do so‚ but also because it’s the most effective way to ensure worker health and safety. Team members are likely to identify hazards in the workplace well before management do. They are the ones most likely to come across the hazard first. For that reason‚ their active involvement in the WHS/OHS program is vital. Q2.Who would you consult with to manage WHS/OHS risks? In a larger organisation you may consult with the work
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accidents‚ large fires‚ extreme weather (perhaps tornadoes‚ hurricanes‚ and/or snowstorms)‚ geologic hazards (perhaps earthquakes‚ tsunamis‚ and/or volcanoes)‚ and other applicable hazards. The emergency manager learns about past disasters and current potential hazards and then begins to collaborate with other officials to write a disaster plan for the jurisdiction with appendices for specific hazards or special types of response scenarios. Part of the planning process is the identification of human
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A hazardous substance in the workplace is something that can cause health problems to me‚ service users and other staff members‚ a hazardous substance that is identified as corrosive‚ toxic or an irritant. Disinfectant‚ acid‚ bleach and natural substances such as bacteria‚ urine‚ vomit‚ faeces’ and blood are all in this group of hazards. When I am at work my employer has to protect me from these by supplying the protective garments that I need for example gloves‚ aprons‚ over shoes‚ mask and they
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P1 Introduction When working in a health and social environment‚ it is important that the surrounding nature is safe and free of any potential harm. A hazard is something that can possibly cause you this danger. Hazards range from something being misplaced to a broken object. When identifying a hazard‚ risk assessments would take place to find out the best and quickest solution to prevent any danger. The definition of a risk is the probability or threat of damage‚ injury‚ liability
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risk assessment is an examination of what could cause harm to people so that you can assess whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent any harm. Here are some steps to managing a risk assessment: * Identify the hazards‚ * Decide who might be harmed and how‚ * Evaluate the risks and decide on precaution‚ * Record your findings and implement them‚ * Review your assessment and
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