An electrical hazard like overloading power circuits. Manual handling hazard, like lifting something to heavy. Hazardous substances, like accidental swallowing pesticides. Atmospheric contaminants like breathing in dangerous gases. Noise, especially if exposed to excessive or prolonged noises Confined workplaces that are too small to move around in.
When the clutches and bands can’t fully lock the shafts in place the transmission begins to slip. Low fluid in the transmission creates rapid wear of the friction plates and extreme fluid temperatures. Additionally, automatic transmission failure can be caused by abuse. Towing too much weight causes extra stress on the
The Victorian environment may increase risk of moving residents due to lighting, flooring or lack of space & storage may be very limited for equipment. * Falling from heights when cleaning, got to make sure they aint a way off falling when cleaning which will cause harm to you and/or residents. Resident: * It’s on a main road and people who have dementia could forget that and could end up walking there, and putting their self at risk of getting hurt. * Windows, if they are left open or not got a safety lock on, a resident could fall out of it and hurt themselves or others. * Poor fitted bed rails can lead to asphyxiation, and residents can shake them and make them dislodge the rail.
Maternity Unit Physical * Employers might trip over the wires from electrical items which might cause electric shock. * Janitors/cleaners or other employers might also trip over if the floor is wet and slippery during or after mopping the floor, if they didn’t put the warning sign that it is wet. * Cleaning equipment including bleach and any other substance that is used to clean the floor in the corridor might also be a hazardous especially if there are children in the corridor or in the room. Children might touch the bleach or the other equipment. Social * Employers might not like each other or may not understand each other when some of the employers don’t explain things very well.
If there was an outbreak of norovirus, the workplace wold have to isolate itself to prevent the infection spreading. It could become distressing for the individual being isolated to try control the infection. The workplace could loose money having staff off sick and employing more staff to cover, laundry bill could be high as bedding and clothes become contaminated. 4.1 – The term risk means something or someone could be exposed to danger or harm. 4.2 – In the workplace giving individual personal care you could come into contact with bodily fluids.
If an individual’s communication needs are not met then all aspects of their daily life can be affected such as not being able to communicate you are well and get help. This could be more severe in the case of abuse whereby the individual can’t communicate effectively to alert others if they are being abused and can be vulnerable to abuse. The result could also put others in dangers for example if a person’s communication needs were not met and they discovered a fire they would not be able to report it quickly which would put others in danger. It would also impact other rights such as those covered by the GSCC’s codes of practice which include; diversity, equality, control, dignity, effective communication, risks, safety and security. These would be infringed because the individual would not be able to effectively communication their opinions or views in relation to these rights.
-Training needed | -Have a member to help and assist. -This can be a construction worker, engineer | -An object can fall on the ground and crushed down such as a truck, ladder | Likelihood : 4 Severity : 5Risk : 4*5=20 | -Appropriate equipment to pick it upSuch as crane | -ask someone there to watch if it fall down-this can be construction worker | -The timing between the feeding meals, this can be hazard because the person can choke if the person does not chew bits of food, this can block the airway . | Likelihood : 2Severity : 3 Risk : 2*3=6 | -Making sure if they have finished mouthful-Not rushing | -by communicating = asking when they are ready to eat (responding my nodding)-Facial expressions | Sharing towels or equipment can catch MRSA | Likelihood : 4Severity : 4Risk : 4*4=16 | -Cover up -Not using other’s personal item | -Check up regularly -Make sure not using the same towels etc. in hospital/care home/or with family number-this can be people who are using the services. | M2 you must assess the hazards identified in the health or social care
This hazard is not only hazardous to young service users, but also, elder service users as well. The way in which it could be hazardous to young service users is that they may pick this piece of glass up due to evidently not being aware of the dangers it could cause. As a result of this, it is highly likely that they will cut themselves. Some young children may even place it into their mouth which is evidently highly hazardous as it could lead onto more serious injury. The way in which it could be a hazard to elder service users from Peace Haven House is that they may be partially visually impaired which would evidently result in them not being able to notice it.
The health and safety work act 1974 (HSWA) The management of health and safety at work REGULATIOS 1999 (the management regulation) concern about employees and others Removing a fire extinguisher to prop door, Refusing to take part in safety training course And Endangering health are all criminal offences Hazards and risks Identify anything that could cause a safety problem, i.e. hazards Hazards sample faulty equipment Work activities, DSE work stations consist of: Chair Keyboard, mouse Computer and monitor, other input devices The work layout A footrest (if required) It is hazardous and can couse health problem, such as visual discomfort, aches or pains in back, shoulders arms and wrists Can happen if; The workstation is not set up to suit its use Is not used properly The work is very intence Legal requirements Ensure work station meet minimum requirements Plan work so there are breaks or changes of activity Organise eyesight test Provide health and safety information and traing Manual handling Manual handling operations regulations 1992 govern on how to carry out manual handling wok. *risks must be assessed and controls put in place to eliminate or at least control the risk of injury. If manual handling is not done properly it can lead to strains/strains or more injuries. In rare case it can lead to more severe injuries, such as fractures, spinal injuries or hernias.
One person with issues can alter how others team members get along, how motivated they are to do their job, and how effectively they complete projects. Abnormal behavior can also cause unsatisfactory customer service and can possibly cause a business to lose customers. Aggression, narcissism, and passive aggressiveness are all abnormal behaviors that are found in the workplace and can have negative effects on the success of a team. For each of these behaviors, reasons why they are considered abnormal and ideas as to how these behaviors can be treated are discussed. Aggression One example of an abnormal behavior in a workplace environment would be any act of aggression.