Describe workplace processes for reporting risks and hazards to health and safety
LO3 AC6(DN4 LO6 AC1)
For reporting about the risks and hazards to health and safety to the supervisor, it can be
reported verbally by providing the proper description of the hazard along with suggested
corrective actions.
Describe the following hazards in the workplace and your role in managing them
(LO1 AC5,R4A,B,C,D,E,F,G, LO2 AC1,2,3 R1B.C .LO3 AC5
DN4 LO3 ) (DN14LO1 AC2,3,4,5,LO3 AC5)
Hazard Why is this a hazard Your role in minimising the
hazard
Mercury spillage
It is a hazard as it can lead
to mercury poisoning
specifically in children. It
can harm the nervous
system and can lead to
irritability, memory loss;
tremors, respiratory & eye
irritation; shortness of
breath; chest pain; kidney
damage and high blood
pressure.
To educate individuals on
the proper procedures as
well as protection required
to clean up a mercury spill.
Radiation Exposure to high level of
radiation can cause acute
health effects like acute
radiation syndrome and skin
burns. It can also lead to
long-term health effects like
cardiovascular disease and
cancer.
Help to avoid contact with
contamination and provide
dosimeters to wear.
Cross Infection
It is a hazard as it can cause
many complications like
fever, surgical wound
infection etc.
Make sure about cleaning
the hands continuously and
avoid close contact with
others.
Environmental Factors
It adversely affects the
health of people as it can
To ensure that all the
activities and practices are
performed sustainably and
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