Assignment 304 Principles for implementing duty of care in health ‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings Task B Reflective Account BI – Describe two situations which demonstrate a conflict or dilemma between exercising a duty of care and the rights of an individual Conflict and dilemmas may arise between the duty of care and individuals rights could be staff having a difference of opinion over an service user for example a staff member believing that they have seen signs of
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landslides‚ volcanic eruptions‚ fires‚ flood and cyclones are natural hazards that kill thousands of people and destroy billions of dollars of habitat and property each year. The rapid growth of the world’s population and its increased concentration often in hazardous environment has escalated both the frequency and severity of natural disasters. Asia tops the list of casualties due to natural disaster. Among various natural hazards‚ earthquakes‚ landslides‚ floods and cyclones are the major disasters
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function of the risk process. It results from the combination of hazards‚ conditions of vulnerability and insufficient capacity or measures to reduce the potential negative consequences of risk.” How disasters occur? Disasters are caused by hazards and can take different types and forms depending upon the intensity and nature of hazards. Disasters can be natural or manmade. Natural disasters are due to the result of natural hazards like flood‚ tornado‚ hurricane‚ volcanic eruption‚ earthquake‚ or
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welfare legislation‚ notices and warning signs are relevant to the occupational area. 1.8) State how to comply with control measures that have been identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work. QCF641 (2) 2.2) List typical hazards associated with the work environment and occupational area in relation to; Resources Substances Asbestos Equipment Obstructions Storage Services Work Activities QCF641 (2) 2.3) List the current Health and Safety Executive top
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| BSBOHS501B AT3 Projects | | | 12/4/2011 | BSBOHS501B Project 1 | | During the last HSEC meeting it was identified that the hazard identification processes were lacking and the site TRIFR was increasing and need to be addressed. This has resulted in the organization of external consultants to assist in this problem area. | BSBOHS501B AT3 Projects Reduce Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Objective: The objective of this OHS plan is to increase the Risk Mindfulness of employees across
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They must provide a safe and healthy workplace by identifying the hazard‚ assessing the risk and controlling the risk 2. What are an employee’s responsibilities when it comes to health and safety in the workplace? Cooperate with employer and any safety plan that has been set by that workplace in a given situation 3. If a potential hazard is identified‚ what steps should be taken to control the hazard? Try to eliminate the hazard‚ if that can’t be done then we’d need to try to engineer a solution
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P1 Introduction When working in a health and social environment‚ it is important that the surrounding nature is safe and free of any potential harm. A hazard is something that can possibly cause you this danger. Hazards range from something being misplaced to a broken object. When identifying a hazard‚ risk assessments would take place to find out the best and quickest solution to prevent any danger. The definition of a risk is the probability or threat of damage‚ injury‚ liability
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could cause cancer and birth defects. There has never been a federal policy for coal ash disposal and state standards are often weak or non-existent. This is why coal ash disposal is such a big issue. First of all‚ there are many different typed of hazards when it comes to coal ash pollution. According to the EPA‚ Environmental Protection Agency‚ living near a wet coal ash storage pond is more dangerous that smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. The chemicals and toxins found in coal ash have been linked
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issues to tourist while traveling and the first aspect they consider is to be protected from hazards. Emergency planning and preparedness for a crisis are the most significant components of dealing with disasters. Hospitality practitioners noticed a rising number of natural and man-made crises that harm the hospitality industry‚ regarding its vulnerability to crisis and internal and external hazards.
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the possibility of a hazard’s potential being realised. A balanced approach to risk management is basically weighing up the benefits against the chances of harm and the severity of such harm. In schools risk assessments are necessary to note any hazards which could cause harm and are therefore a potential risk. Risk assessments need to be carried out in a way which minimises the risk but is also practical. There is a need for children to be exposed to acceptable risk as this enhances their resilience
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