1 / 36

Types of hazard in Caregiving

A caregiver is exposed to a lot of hazards and risks.

maripazmabao
Download Presentation

Types of hazard in Caregiving

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. OBJECTIVE/S • Determine hazard & risk indicators in the workplace • Determine the effects of hazards • Appreciate the importance of having knowledge on hazards and risks • Identify hazards & risks in caregiving

  2. CAREGIVER

  3. HAZARD Anything that may cause harm to an individual

  4. RISK Possibility that somebody could be harmed

  5. TYPES OF HAZARD

  6. PHYSICAL HAZARD Most normal occurrences in workplaces

  7. BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS Come from working with animals, people or infectious materials

  8. ERGONOMIC HAZARDS Occur when a caregiver’s nature of work, body, position and working conditions put pressure on his body

  9. CHEMICAL HAZARDS Present when a worker is exposed to any chemical preparation in the workplace in any form (solid, liquid, gas)

  10. PSYCHOLOGICAL HAZARDS Take place when a caregiver’s work environment becomes stressful or demanding

  11. VISIBLE QUIZ

  12. INSTRUCTION: USE THE FLAGLET WITH THE COLOR THAT CORRESPONDS TO YOU ANSWER -C -A -B -D

  13. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

  14. Question # 1: What hazard is a caregiver exposed to when he is always performing tasks that require lifting heavy loads? Biological Hazard Chemical Hazard Ergonomic Hazard Physical Hazard

  15. Question # 2: Which of the following is considered as Psychological Hazard? Contaminated wastes Spills on floors Standing for a long period of time Unreasonable expectations from supervisors & management

  16. Question # 3: The following are effects of Chemical Hazards, EXCEPT Allergy Difficulty in breathing Falls Lung diseases

  17. Question # 4: What type of hazard is usually the easiest to spot? Biological Hazard Chemical Hazard Ergonomic Hazard Physical Hazard

  18. Question # 5: What hazard comes from working with infectious materials? Biological Hazard Chemical Hazard Ergonomic Hazard Physical Hazard

  19. Why is there a need for the caregivers to be knowledgeable of the hazards and risks they are exposed to? If you were caregivers how would you guard your selves from the hazards mentioned earlier?

  20. Generalization Nursing home and day care institution services are of great value to everyone. As such, owners of these establishments are highly reliant on their staff, particularly the caregivers for the delivery of safe, efficient and responsive service. It is therefore, the responsibility of the management to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Every caregiver, or they should also take part in determining the hazards and risks in the workplace in the attainment of a conducive climate within the nursing home or day care he is working for.

  21. Assignment: Direction: Walk around your house and list down 10 possible hazards and risks that you may find. Explain why these things that you have identified or listed pose danger to the members of your family. Follow the format given.

  22. Examples of Physical Hazards Electrical Hazards: improper wiring, frayed cords, misuse of electrical equipment Endless loud noise Spills on floors Tripping hazards

  23. Effects of PH Fire Decreased efficiency Annoyance Falls

  24. Examples of Biological Hazards Blood or other fluids Fungi Bacteria & Viruses Contaminated Wastes

  25. Effects of BH Infections Skin irritations Allergy Tuberculosis AIDS

  26. Examples of Ergonomic Hazards Performing tasks that require lifting heavy loads Too much bending and reaching Standing for long periods of time Repeating the same movements over and over

  27. Effects of EH Pain the shoulders Back injury Too much impact on wrist and hands Numbness in some parts of the body Muscle cramps

  28. Examples of Chemical Hazards Liquids like cleaning products Disinfecting solutions

  29. Effects of CH Lung diseases Difficulty in breathing Allergy

  30. Examples of Psychological Hazards “Burn out”, fatigue and on call duty Unreasonable expectations from patients or clients and/or from supervisors and management Verbal abuse Repeating the same movements over and over

  31. Effects of PsyH Depression Anxiety Loss of confidence Loss of concentration at work Deterioration of performance at work

  32. OOHPYSCALGILC 2 LAICOGILOB 1 ACIPSYHL HECIALMC 4 3

More Related