LO1.1 Types of Hazards
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Name all the types of hazards in all environments
Environmental
Biological
Chemical
Psychological
Working conditions
Working practices
Lack of security systems
Biological
Chemical
Psychological
Working conditions
Working practices
Lack of security systems
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Environmental hazards
causes slip and trip hazards in setting’s surroundings
eg. wet bathroom floor in a care home
eg. wet bathroom floor in a care home
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Biological hazards
cause the spread of infections and affects people’s health
eg. vomit on the floor of a children’s play room
eg. vomit on the floor of a children’s play room
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Chemical hazards
cause harm if not used or stored correctly
eg. unlocked medical trolley
eg. unlocked medical trolley
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Psychological hazards
affects people’s physical and emotional wellbeing
eg. tiredness caused by high workload
eg. tiredness caused by high workload
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Working conditions
cause harm and ill health
eg. poor lighting or environments that are too hot/cold
eg. poor lighting or environments that are too hot/cold
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Working practices that are unsafe
cause injuries, fatalities and illnesses
eg. lack of training for staff
eg. lack of training for staff
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Lack of security systems
cause security and fire risks
eg. faulty smoke alarm systems
eg. faulty smoke alarm systems
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