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    HAZARD(s) RISKL / M / H CONTROL MEASURES (i.e.alternative work methods/mechanical aids/engineering controls‚ etc.) Slips and trips L 1. Work areas should be kept clear of obstructions.  2. Any spillages should be cleaned up immediately. 3. All areas well lit‚ especially stairs. 4. Any hazards such as torn carpets‚ trailing cables‚ defects to floor coverings‚ faulty lighting etc. should be reported immediately to the Admin Office or H&S Manager. Electrical equipment  (electric shocks

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    UNIT 46 (Unit reference number: H/601/9024) PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MOBILITY Section 1 1.1 Define mobility Mobility means the movement of individuals from a particular place or position to another whilst ensuring that their independence is maintained e.g. moving from a wheelchair to a bed or moving from one bed position to another. The definition of mobility‚ according to the dictionary‚ is the ability to move independently. 1.2 Explain how different health conditions may affect and be affected

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    Assessment 2. Part A - Case Study You have recently taken ownership of a small convenience store. You decide to do a hazard identification walk. This is a report that you produce: “Upon entering the store I noticed small pools of water left by customers shaking their umbrellas‚ and taking off their coats. There are still a lot of boxes of stock left in the aisles. Some are over 15 kilograms in weight. The work areas around the cash registers look very aged‚ with cardboard being used underneath

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    others aware of any short term/long term medical conditions that pupils may have‚ such as‚ allergies‚ asthma or/and any child’s requirements‚ to be able to fit everyone in the activity in a healthy and safe way. In my school we are aware of every hazard that could put anyone at risk of harm and ensure that everyone working within the school knows the procedures to follow so that the risks are controlled and that the right actions are taken in case of an accident or emergency. 1.2 Explain how health

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    This results in many tiny glass beads to be spilled on the floor of the lab which creates a major slipping hazard for everyone near the experiment. Since the beads are so tiny it is very possible that they travel a far distance. The beads also blend into the floor so it would be very hard to get every bead swept up‚ resulting in the slip hazard still being there. This also applies to when the beads are being switched out‚ which could result in spills. Since the size of the

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    Safe Construction Over the last few decades the impact of natural disasters on lives‚ property‚ livelihood and infrastructure has skyrocketed‚ because of rise in world population and people having started living in areas that are prone to natural hazards. We can live safely in such areas provided due precautions are taken. We should construct disaster resistant buildings to curb the loss to life and property. This approach should be incorporated at the earliest possible time while doing design

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    setting are: - ensuring that there is an effective way of reporting any hazards to the appropriate person so that any required action can be taken. Every school is required to carry out regular risk assessments of the premises and activities to identify any hazards in advance‚ but all members of staff should also be aware that risk assessment is an ongoing process‚ and that they must remain vigilant and report any potential hazards to the Health and safety officer. - Each school must put in place

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    preparedness. It aims to increase the level of awareness of the communities to the threats and impacts of all hazards and risks‚ to equip the community with necessary skills to cope with the negative effects and to increase capacity of institutions. One of the main goals of disaster preparedness is to increase the level of awareness of the communities to the threats and impacts of all hazards and risks. This is due to some Filipino’s lack of knowledge about the geographical situation of the country

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    Construction hazards • Working at height: XXX describes that working at height includes any workplace has the potential of personal fall of a distance that is sufficient to cause personal injury whether this workplace is at ground level or below it. However‚ most of the resources including XX_____XX mention any work activity which is 2 m and above from the floor surface as working at height. Falling is the major cause of accidental fatalities as it causes about 50% of the total fatalities in

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    Disaster in Franklin County Western Governors University-Washington Community Health Nursing Subdomain 725.8.8 Disaster in Franklin County Section A. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has a large Chain of command. At the head is the EOC Commander‚ who receives information from the other parts of the chain‚ and is responsible for relaying that information to other agencies‚ and also the Homeland Security agency (formerly Federal Emergency Management Agency). The Safety Officer is

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