Question

Question 1is

what common workplace hazards should Abdul be aware of when completing his safety inspection?

Question 2is

what are some common infectious disease hazards risks that Tahlia and Abdul should be aware of ?

Question 3 is

what type of common personal safety hazards might Abdul screen for during his inspection?

Question 4 is

what are some hazard identification methods that may be recommended in Abdul's hazard identification procedure?

Questions 5is

what are some common strategies for minimising workplace risk that might be in use in Abdul's workplace?

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care - Assessments Read the case study, then answer the questions that follow. Case study (questions 1-5) Abdul works in a community services environment. Abdul's manager Sonia has asked him to participate in a work safety inspection to assist with identifying common workplace hazards. Sonia has provided Abdul with a work safety checklist and hazard reporting forms. Abdul asked Sonia if he could have some support when completing the components of the assessment that involved infection control. Sonia arranged for Tahlia, the infection control nurse, to support Abdul with the identification of infection control hazards.

Answer 1

1. what common workplace hazards should Abdul be aware of when completing his safety inspection?

• Physical Hazards - Noise, pressure, radiation
• Chemical Hazards - chemicals that cause irritation, collision, explosions.
• Biological Hazards - animals, viruses, bacteria that cause harm.
• Safety Hazards - Unsafe working environment that causes harm to the patient.
• Ergonomic Hazards - physical factors that cause injuries to the person.
• Psychosocial Hazards - factors that affect the mental well-being of the person.

2. what are some common infectious disease hazards risks that Tahlia and Abdul should be aware of?

• Improper disposal of waste.
• unsafe Disposal of human pathogens.
• Disposal of the syringe with needles.
• Improper sanitation
• Failure to protect with personal equipment.
• Poor disinfection
• The Environment that promotes transmission of infection.

3. what type of common personal safety hazards might Abdul screen for during his inspection?

• Slippery floors
• chemical spillage
• poor handling of equipment
• failure to use personal protective equipment
• inadequate hand washing techniques.
• Fire extinguisher
• violence
• Gas exposure
• improper storage of toxic substances.

4.what are some hazard identification methods that may be recommended in Abdul's hazard identification procedure?

• Assess the risk area
• Inspect the workplace.
• Discuss with the staffs
• test the environment
• review the product
• Analyze the near-miss events and reports.

5. what are some common strategies for minimizing workplace risk that might be in use in Abdul's workplace?

• Identify the hazards by evaluating the risk.
• Assess the type of hazards, frequency, duration, effect, and severity of hazards.
• Eliminate the risk by applying the proper measures.
• Review the workplace and made necessary changes.