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LO1- Potential Hazards - Coggle Diagram
LO1- Potential Hazards
Types of hazards
Biological
Soiled laundry not cleaned, vomit not cleaned up.
Chemical
Incorrect medicines, cleaning chemicals left out, incorrect use of cleaning chemicals.
Environmental
Worn carpet, Damaged equipment, wet floor.
Psychological
Long working hours- fatigued, coping with challenging behavior- Upset, incorrect staff members - stress
Physical
Loud noises , Large amounts of electricity, pressure
Musculoskeletal
Work posture, lifting heavy objects, repetitive movements
Working condition
Temperature, long traveling distance, high noise levels
Working practices
Long working hours, Lack of supervision
Lack of security system
Doors lock, Monitoring of visitors, Alarm system