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Your employees may be exposed to several types of workplace hazards.

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When you know how injuries occur in the workplace, you can put in place prevention measures. The most common hazards are from chemicals, fires, repetitive motion, electricity and fall related injuries. Keeping your employees safe can ensure a happier, more productive workplace. Build safety policies that address the specific hazards in your workplace.

Chemicals

Your employees may be at risk of health hazards if their jobs include exposure to chemicals. Substances that can harm your workers include fumes, gases, liquids, solids, dust, vapors and corrosives. Whether your employees are at risk of ingesting the substance, inhaling it or absorbing it through the skin, you have a responsibility to ensure the risks are minimized. These types of hazards can be in any type of business you run, from manufacturing to retail.

Fire

Fire is a risk for your business, no matter what type of company you are running. The Seattle Fire Department Fire Prevention Division estimates 70,000 to 80,000 fires occur in businesses in the U.S. each year. Knowing where your fire extinguishers are, holding fire drills and informing employees of your emergency escape routes can ensure safety.

Repetitive Use Injury

When your employees repeat the same actions throughout the day, such as typing or rolling dough, or washing windows, they are at risk of repetitive use injury. The parts of the body that suffer from repetitive use are the back, shoulders, forearms, wrists and hands. Ensuring adequate breaks from job duties can reduce the risk of injury.

Electrical Hazards

People who work directly with electricity, including electricians and engineers, are at risk of injury; personnel who work with electrical equipment in the office are also at risk of injury. Even an office worker making a fix with power tools outdoors can sustain electrical injury during adverse weather. You can minimize the risk of injuries by using one extension cord or power strip per connection, keeping liquids clear of electrical equipment and conducting regular safety examinations.

Accidental Falls and Falling Objects

If your employees work at elevated heights, they may be at risk of accidental falls. Anytime objects are stored at or above head level, there is a risk of injury caused by falling objects. Wearing safety gear including a hard hat or harness, and installing guardrails or a safety net can reduce the risk of injury. Instruct employees on the safe use of equipment.

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Chrystal Doucette was health and education reporter for "The Columbia Basin Herald," a staff reporter for the "Snohomish County Tribune" and a contributing writer for the "Everett Business Journal." She owns and operates a retail business full-time since 2010. Baldwin holds a master's degree in communication and a bachelor's degree in journalism.

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How to ensure your employee's safety when in various situations such as working with fire, gas or electricity, at height or in confined spaces.

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Legislation Power point

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Tuesday 11th October 2016 - lesson presentation

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Health and Social Care professionals want to be partners with our patients/families and carers.

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Types of Abuse

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Safeguarding adults: Types and indicators of abuse (At a glance) | SCIE

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This publication discusses signs and indicators of abuse in adults including physical, sexual, psychological or emotional, financial or material, neglect or acts of omission, discriminatory and institutional abuse

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Adult Social Care TV Safeguarding Videos

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social care; videos; social care tv; online training; training; learning

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SCIE: Safeguarding adults on Social Care TV

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Films on social care issues, from the perspectives of professionals and people using services. Ideal for training.

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Ted Ed Video, questions and discussion post.

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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Introduction for Carers

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Types of abuse - a short video for you to watch and listen too. Make notes during the video, then answer the questions and add a comment onto the discussion board. You may want to play the video more than once, if you have any questions please ask.

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HOMEWORK
North Yorkshire Local Safeguarding Board
E Learning Course - complete for homework and either print your certificate and bring it to lesson or screen shot it and put it on here.