Nvq Unit 11 Health And Safety

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Question 4
A. Provide a definition (in your own words) for each of the following terms:
Hazard – a probable danger
Risk – exposure to a life threatening situation
Risk Assessment – a process of assessing any potential risks
Residual Risk – a process of assessing if there is any risk left
Hierarchy of Control – it is a list in priority order of hazards and risks to be eliminated
Safety Data Sheets – a document providing critical information about hazardous chemicals
Sharps – an object with a pointed edge that can pierce through skin such as a needle or syringe

B. At a meeting of the Lazy Dayz health and safety committee, a health and safety representative raise the issue of manual handling. The health and safety rep are particularly concerned about tasks that involve the handling of non-weight bearing clients.
Complete the risk assessment matrix attached to document your findings and use the hierarchy of control to suggest ways for addressing the risks.
THIS IS ATTACHED AT BOTTOM OF PAGE.

C. You witness your colleague injuring his back whilst trying to prevent a client from falling.
Describe in detail the reporting procedures that would follow this incident, including the key areas of information which must be completed on
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There are a few key areas that are mandatory in completing this form which include, the date, time and place of the incident, name and address of the person/persons involved in the incident, your employer and any of the witnesses to the incident. As well as, the description of the incident and any symptoms, description of any equipment involved, if any treatment to the incident was provided and if the person/persons involved in the incident had arrangements for transport to a hospital (TAFE Queensland,