Health and safety in adult care
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COSHH regulations are concerned with
Electrostatic discharge ESD
Control of substances hazardous to health
Manual handling
Control of safety and health hazards
Why is regular monitoring of the health and safety in the workplace is required?
To check the working environment is safe
In case a health and safety inspector calls in
To make sure everyone is doing their job
Ensuring everyone is in work
Match the potential health and safety risk to the most appropriate solution.
Drag and Drop items from one side to pair them with items from the other side
Care worker washes his hands 20-30 times a day
Staff visit clients in their own home
Clients with hearing impairment may not hear a fire alarm
Setting has clients who sometimes exhibit violent behaviour
Ensure product does not contain unnecessary chemicals. Provide moisturiser and monitor skin condition
Install visible warnings. Ensure all staff know who may need assistance.
Issue or install personal alarms or implement coded emergency procedure
Accurate appointment records kept and phone contact established before and after each appointment
Which of the two statements below is correct?
An employer must provide personal protective equipment and provide training in how and when to use it
An employer must provide personal protective equipment but it is the employees responsibility to learn how and when to use it
Which of the following situations could pose a potential health and safety risk? Select three correct answers.
The windows have restricted openings
Visitors must sign in on arrival
A visitor smokes in a client’s room
The fridge thermostat is faulty
A supplier has substituted a different type of toilet cleaner
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