typhoons‚ earthquakes‚ and other natural hazards. But it is important to keep in mind that disasters are not natural‚ they only occur when people lack preparedness or the ability to cope with hazards. According to the United Nations‚ disasters imposed large humanitarian and developmental challenges‚ the frequency and severity of disasters increased over the last few years due to climate change. According to them‚ 226 Million people are affected by these hazards every year and in 2000-2010 almost 680
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information you have planned with your class put together a risk assessment on the findings of the residential home. M2- Assess the hazards identified in the health or social care setting D1- Make recommendations in relation to identify hazards to minimise the risks to the service user group Type of Hazard Risk caused Probability of hazard Severity of hazard Risk Factor How can the risk be reduced/prevented? Water or any liquids of the floor. Service users and staff slipping and tripping
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| 1.3 What is a risk assessment? And how does your setting carry out risk assessments on a daily basis? |A risk assessment is a careful examination of what may cause harm within a certain area‚ once the risks and hazards are identified you | |are then able to weigh up whether enough precaution has been taken. The reason a risk assessment must be completed is all people entering| |the area have a right to be protected from harm which has been caused by a failure
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accidents‚ large fires‚ extreme weather (perhaps tornadoes‚ hurricanes‚ and/or snowstorms)‚ geologic hazards (perhaps earthquakes‚ tsunamis‚ and/or volcanoes)‚ and other applicable hazards. The emergency manager learns about past disasters and current potential hazards and then begins to collaborate with other officials to write a disaster plan for the jurisdiction with appendices for specific hazards or special types of response scenarios. Part of the planning process is the identification of human
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your company • Shield yourself from potential legal action and reduce your insurance premiums An organization must ensure that it employs a Health and safety representative or have a health and safety committee that will: • identify workplace hazards • be consulted about workplace testing • make recommendations to the employer • investigate work refusals and serious accidents This ensures that the organization employees and any other person affected by the organization undertaking remain
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OHSW FORM OHSW41 Plant Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Page 1 of 3 Workplace Division/Portfolio: Risk Assessor (s): Assessment Date: Section 1. Hazards Mechanical hazards Radiation Unexpected startup‚ unexpected overrun/overspeed Contact with moving parts; mass and stability problems Low-frequency‚ radio frequency radiation; microwaves Failure/Display of control system Accumulation of energy inside machinery eg elastic elements (springs)
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HAZARD(s) RISKL / M / H CONTROL MEASURES (i.e.alternative work methods/mechanical aids/engineering controls‚ etc.) Slips and trips L 1. Work areas should be kept clear of obstructions. 2. Any spillages should be cleaned up immediately. 3. All areas well lit‚ especially stairs. 4. Any hazards such as torn carpets‚ trailing cables‚ defects to floor coverings‚ faulty lighting etc. should be reported immediately to the Admin Office or H&S Manager. Electrical equipment (electric shocks
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UNIT 46 (Unit reference number: H/601/9024) PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MOBILITY Section 1 1.1 Define mobility Mobility means the movement of individuals from a particular place or position to another whilst ensuring that their independence is maintained e.g. moving from a wheelchair to a bed or moving from one bed position to another. The definition of mobility‚ according to the dictionary‚ is the ability to move independently. 1.2 Explain how different health conditions may affect and be affected
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others aware of any short term/long term medical conditions that pupils may have‚ such as‚ allergies‚ asthma or/and any child’s requirements‚ to be able to fit everyone in the activity in a healthy and safe way. In my school we are aware of every hazard that could put anyone at risk of harm and ensure that everyone working within the school knows the procedures to follow so that the risks are controlled and that the right actions are taken in case of an accident or emergency. 1.2 Explain how health
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This results in many tiny glass beads to be spilled on the floor of the lab which creates a major slipping hazard for everyone near the experiment. Since the beads are so tiny it is very possible that they travel a far distance. The beads also blend into the floor so it would be very hard to get every bead swept up‚ resulting in the slip hazard still being there. This also applies to when the beads are being switched out‚ which could result in spills. Since the size of the
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