Hazards and risks: Support Worker Orientation Training

Support Worker Orientation Training

Hazards and risks
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What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?*

a) A hazard is likely to cause harm, and a risk is something that could cause harmb) A hazard is something that could cause harm, and a risk is likely to cause harmc) A hazard is a physical object, and a risk is an actiond) Hazard and risks are the same
Which of these are types of hazards?*

a) Unsafe conditionsb) Unsafe behavioursc) Equipment or chemicalsd) Doing a task the wrong waye) Completing the task in insufficient spacef) All of the above
Which of these are examples of hazards?*

a) Cluttered kitchen counterb) Extension cords on the floorc) Map corner sticking upd) Medication left arounde) Shoes scattered on the floorf) All of the aboveg) Options b, c, and e
What should you do if you notice a change in a client or their home that worries you?*

a) Ignore the problem if it seems smallb) Report it to your coordinator and write it downc) Wait until your next visit to see if it continuesd) Fix the problem without telling anyone
Why is it important to report small changes or incidents?*

a) To stay busy during your shiftb) So that all information is available to fix problems, prevent issues, and review servicesc) To help the coordinatorsd) To avoid being blamed later
What steps should you follow when you find a hazard?*

a) Ignore the problem if it seems smallb) Identify the hazard, assess the risk, eliminate or reduce it, and record/report the hazardc) Tell the clientd) Only report the hazard if it causes immediate harm
How should you record a hazard or incident in the communication book?*

a) Write your opinions about the incidentb) Write down what you saw, what the hazard is, the risk, and what could be donec) Make a long reportd) Only write down what you think is important
What information should you include in an incident report?*

a) Personal opinions about the clientb) What you saw, what happened, where and when it happened, and who was involvedc) What could be done to solve the problemd) None of the above
Why is it important to keep hazard and incident reports short and simple?*

a) To save paperb) To ensure the coordinator can quickly read the report, act and remove the hazardc) Detailed reports aren’t neededd) To avoid trouble
What could happen if you see a hazard and do not report it?*

a) Nothing, if it’s not seriousb) It could cause an injury to the client, yourself, or another workerc) The client will fix it themselvesd) The hazard will go away on its own
What should you do if you do not understand your organisation’s policies and procedures?*

a) Do what you think is bestb) Ask your coordinator for helpc) Act based on your past experienced) Skip it and keep working
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