The document discusses hazards and risks faced by caregivers. It defines hazards as anything that can cause harm and risk as the possibility of being harmed. It identifies different types of hazards caregivers may encounter - physical, biological, ergonomic, chemical, and psychological. For each hazard type, examples are provided of potential hazards and their effects. The objectives are to determine workplace hazards and risks, understand their effects, and appreciate the importance of knowledge about hazards and risks.
2. 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
16. Question # 1:
What hazard is a caregiver exposed to when he is
always performing tasks that require lifting
heavy loads?
A.Biological Hazard
B.Chemical Hazard
C.Ergonomic Hazard
D.Physical Hazard
17. Question # 2:
Which of the following is considered as
Psychological Hazard?
A. Contaminated wastes
B. Spills on floors
C.Standing for a long period of time
D.Unreasonable expectations from supervisors &
management
18. Question # 3:
The following are effects of Chemical Hazards,
EXCEPT
A. Allergy
B. Difficulty in breathing
C. Falls
D. Lung diseases
19. Question # 4:
What type of hazard is usually the easiest to
spot?
A.Biological Hazard
B.Chemical Hazard
C.Ergonomic Hazard
D.Physical Hazard
20. Question # 5:
What hazard comes from working with infectious
materials?
A.Biological Hazard
B.Chemical Hazard
C.Ergonomic Hazard
D.Physical Hazard
21.
22. 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?
23. 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.
24. 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.
Possible hazard/risk Reason/s why it poses danger to
me and my family
25.
26. Examples of Physical
Hazards
• Electrical Hazards: improper
wiring, frayed cords, misuse of
electrical equipment
• Endless loud noise
• Spills on floors
• Tripping hazards
30. 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
31. Effects of EH
Pain the shoulders
Back injury
Too much impact on wrist
and hands
Numbness in some parts of
the body
Muscle cramps
34. 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