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Health and Social Care Level 3, Unit 3 (Health,
Safety and Security) Questions and Answers
100% Correct Answers Already Graded A+
Q: Describe two examples of chemical hazards that may be found in a care
home
Ans: Cleaning products as they could cause chemical burns to skin. Also
medicines that are not being stored properly because unauthorised people could
gain access to them and become ill.
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Q: Define Financial loss
Ans: This where the impacts of hazards cause individuals or organisations to
lose money.
Q: Give two examples of potential environmental hazards that could be
found in a healthcare setting.
Ans: Frayed carpets, Wet floors
Q: Outline and explain how the legislation HASAWA promotes health,
safety and security in hsc settings.
Ans: It sets out general duties that employers have towards employees and
service users. Employers do not have to take measures to reduce risks if they are
impossible of doing so. Fire precautions where risk assessments must be carried
out. Keep records of fire drills. Promote health and safety such as first aid
regulations such as ensuring there are registered first aiders available at all times.
Regular training ensures all needs are met as well as having regular fire drills to
ensure that everyone knows the evacuation procedure.
Q: Outline 2 psychological hazards
Ans: Stress, Noise, Long working hours
Q: A minibus carrying nursery children breaks down on a motorway,
explain the hazards to the staff and children in this situation.
Health and Social Care Level 3, Unit 3 (Health,
Safety and Security) Questions and Answers
100% Correct Answers Already Graded A+
Q: Describe two examples of chemical hazards that may be found in a care
home
Ans: Cleaning products as they could cause chemical burns to skin. Also
medicines that are not being stored properly because unauthorised people could
gain access to them and become ill.
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Q: Define Financial loss
Ans: This where the impacts of hazards cause individuals or organisations to
lose money.
Q: Give two examples of potential environmental hazards that could be
found in a healthcare setting.
Ans: Frayed carpets, Wet floors
Q: Outline and explain how the legislation HASAWA promotes health,
safety and security in hsc settings.
Ans: It sets out general duties that employers have towards employees and
service users. Employers do not have to take measures to reduce risks if they are
impossible of doing so. Fire precautions where risk assessments must be carried
out. Keep records of fire drills. Promote health and safety such as first aid
regulations such as ensuring there are registered first aiders available at all times.
Regular training ensures all needs are met as well as having regular fire drills to
ensure that everyone knows the evacuation procedure.
Q: Outline 2 psychological hazards
Ans: Stress, Noise, Long working hours
Q: A minibus carrying nursery children breaks down on a motorway,
explain the hazards to the staff and children in this situation.
