Not all of the learning you do will take place on a course or a lecture‚ or through the latest textbook. A very large amount of your learning will take place while doing your job. Everything you do at work is part of a process of learning. Even regular tasks are likely to be important for learning because there is always something new each time you do them. A simple task like taking someone a hot drink may result in a lesson – for example‚ you may find that the person tells you they do
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What is a hazard? A Hazard is any existing or potential condition which by itself or by interaction with other variables (physical/ biological) can results in death‚ injury or chemical damage to persons‚ property‚ the environment and information. There are five main types of hazards that exist everywhere‚ They are chemical‚ physical‚ biological‚ ergonomical and psychosocial. Hazards at my work place At the University of the Southern Caribbean‚ I work in the House keeping department. This
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2.2 Demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice. Not all learning will take place such as NVQ’s‚ training sessions or in-house training a very large amount of training is what we call ‘hands on’ training while you are working. Every day that you are on shift you will be from important to a simple task such as making a sandwich or making a cup of tea. This type of skills learning will be from your supervisor and colleague’s knowledge/skills which will be handed down. It is also very important
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associated to the hazards. In the forthcoming paragraphs we will discuss in detail hazards‚ risks associated to hazards and how preventive measures can be taken to minimise the risks of any accident with reference to the Restaurants (McDonalds Restaurants Ltd). Before to go further one should know what hazard means and how it can be defined. The most common definition of the word Hazard is‚ “A potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons”. The word hazard has many definitions
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The Hazard of Moral Hazard 09.01.09 - 12:00 AM | James K. Glassman When someone insures you against the consequences of a nasty event‚ oddly enough‚ he raises the incentives for you to behave in a way that will cause the event. So if your diamond ring is insured for $50‚000‚ you are more likely to leave it out of the safe. Economists call this phenomenon “moral hazard‚” and if you look around‚ you will see it everywhere. “With automobile collision insurance‚ for example‚ one is more likely to venture
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Nursery Hazard - A danger or risk Danger - The possibility of suffering harm or injury: "his life was in danger". A person or thing that is likely to cause harm or injury: "drought is a danger". Risk - A situation involving exposure to danger: "flouting the law was too much of a risk". Potential Hazards in a nursery could be: • Plugs that are not covered‚ Wires i.e. from a computer‚ radio‚ etc… This is a hazard because if the wire is exposed the child could touch it and be electrocuted. • Cleaning
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Bargaining power is the ability to influence the setting of prices. Buyer power refers to the ability of customers of the industry to influence the price and terms of purchase. The bargaining power of customers is also described as the market of outputs. The ability of customers to put the firm under pressure‚ which also affects the customer’s sensitivity to price changes. Bargaining power of buyers occurs when leverage is given to the buyer and demand for lower prices‚ increased quality and more
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investigate the nature and causes of the earthquake (human and geographical)‚ followed by the preparation and recovery of the disaster. Furthermore we look at how we could vastly improve the countries preparedness and ability to cope with this cataclysm. Nature of the natural hazard: On Tuesday‚ 12th January 2010‚ a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck southern Haiti. An estimated 3 million people were affected by the quake‚ approximately 222‚570 people were killed‚ and more than 300‚000
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Hazards And Risks in a nursery setting Unit 3 Assessment 1 P1 Introduction; Workers in childcare facilities educate and care for infants‚ toddlers and preschool age children. Childcare may not seem like a hazardous occupation‚ but every workplace has hazards and risks. Childcare workers should pay attention to their own safety while they nurture children. 1. Electrical Hazard; Staff and children can get electrical shocks or burns from using faulty electrical equipment. Over
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Task 9 - Hazards and risks Briefly describe a situation in your care work when you have recently been involved in an activity with a child that involved either: moving and handling (such as a wheelchair) hazardous and non-hazardous equipment and materials (such as a craft session‚ cookery group‚ assisting someone with hygiene needs or administering medication). Any setting or activity carries a level of risk. By identifying and reducing risks in advance‚ full use can be made of the setting or activity
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