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Incidents and Emergencies - Coggle Diagram
Incidents and Emergencies
Other Critical incidents
Medical emergency
risk of injury or death if first aid/response is inadequate
Staff failure
serious injury/fatalities, forced evacuation
Cyber-attack
loss of sensitive data, operational downtime, financial/reputational damage
Pandemic/outbreak
high staff absence, disruption to operations, health risks
Power outage
loss of lighting, security, IT, heating/cooling systems
Exposure to chemicals
Can occur if individuals are exposed to a hazardous substance when carrying out their day-to-day work tasks, such as when cleaning areas or sterilising equipment.
COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
What it covers
COSHH regulations are designed to protect individuals from health risks caused by hazardous substances in the workplace.
Chemicals
Fumes
Dusts
Gases
Biological agents
Nanotechnology
Employers must assess risks, implement control measures, and provide training to ensure safe handling and exposure prevention
Intruders
Risk
Theft
vandalism
violence against staff
breaches of confidentiality
service users
reputational damage
Consequences
physical harm
emotional distress
financial loss
distribution to operations
regulatory or legal consequences
Fire
Risks
Smoke inhalation
Burns
Fatalities
Damage to buildings and infrastructure
Interruption of critical services
Consequences
Evacuation and business shutdown
Regulatory investigations
Long-term operational and financial loss
Loss of water supply
Risks
Inability to maintain hygiene standards (toilets, kitchens, healthcare settings)
Disruption to drinking water
Inability to operate machinery that requires water
Consequences
Health risks
Regulatory breaches (especially in care, food, or medical settings)
Forced closure until resolved
Exposure to infections
Individuals in health, social care and childcare settings are more susceptible to…
bacterial infections
gastroenteritis
MRSA
food poisoning
viral infections
chickenpox
norovirous
causes
Poor environmental conditions, where pathogens that cause infections can thrive
inadequate ventilation
lack of running water
Poor working conditions, encourage the growth and spread of pathogens
inadequate cleaning of facilities
poor personal hygiene
Spillages
Risks
Slips/trips/falls
chemical exposure(if hazardous)
contamination of food, water, or equipment
disruption to work
Consequences
injuries
illness
environmental damage
regulatory breaches
reputational harm
Aggressive and dangerous encounters (intoxicated individuals)
Risks
Violence or abuse towards staff
Customers or service users; escalation into serious injury
Psychological trauma
Consequences
Staff absence
Reduced morale
Legal claims
Safeguarding concerns
Reputational harm
Floods
Risks
Damage to property
Electrical hazards
Mold and contamination
Interruption to operations
Consequence
Evacuation
Temporary or permanent closure
Financial losses
Health risks (e.g. waterborne disease)
Accidents