Caregiving Module
Caregiving Module
Caregiving Module
Workplace
Hazards and
Risks
HEALTH and SAFETY should
always remain a priority in
delivering care to our patients.
HAZARDS and RISKS must be
identified to enforce safety
procedures and protocols. This
will ensure effective delivery of
care and promote well- being of
its workers.
The primary aim in the
CAREGIVING course is to
train you to provide
EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT
care to a patient with needs
in accomplishing basic tasks
for one’s health and wellness.
1. Which of the following deals with
the aspects of health and safety in
the workplace?
A. Mental health
B. Occupational health
C. Physical health
D. Psychosocial health
2.It pertains to an event that may
cause harm to an individual, such
as chemicals, electricity, open
drawers, and inadequate ventilation.
A. Disease
B. Disorder
C. Hazard
D. Risk
3. What refers to the possibility of
being exposed to dangers, harm,
or loss?
A. Disease
B. Disorder
C. Hazard
D. Risk
4. What hazard comes from exposure
to animals, people, or infectious
materials?
A. Biological
B. Chemical
C. Physical
D. Psychological
5. Which of the following is NOT an
effect of chemical hazards?
A. Allergic reactions
B. Low self-esteem
C. Skin irritation
D. Skin or eye burns
6. Which of the following is a life -
threatening effect of a psychological
hazard?
A. Depression
B. Deterioration of performance
C. Loss of concentration at work
D. Loss of self-confidence
7. The following are physical hazards,
except;
A. Poor lighting
B. Noise
C. Chemical spills
D. Radiation
8. What kind of hazard when a
worker is exposed to substances
like cleaners and disinfectants?
A. Biological
B. Chemical
C. Ergonomic
D. Psychological
9. What hazard can result in
musculoskeletal injuries?
A. Chemical
B. Ergonomic
C. Physical
D. Psychological
10. Which of the following is NOT a
biological hazard?
A. Awkward and repetitive
movements
B. Bacteria and viruses
C. Blood and Body Fluids
D. Contaminated wastes
11. What type of hazard can affect an
employee’s mental health or well-
being?
A. Biological
B. Chemical
C. Physical
D. Psychological
12. Which of the following is an effect
of physical hazards?
A. Falls
B. Fatigue
C. HIV
D. Skin allergy
13. Which of the following is an
example of an ergonomic hazard?
A. Spills on the floor
B. Workplace aggression
C. Standing for a long period
D. Unrealistic expectations from
patients or clients
14. Which of the following physical
hazards may cause a fire?
A. Annoyance
B. Dermatitis
C. Fatigue
D. Shoulder stiffness/pain
Directions:
From the list below, categorize
and fill them in the column of
the different kinds of hazards.
1. Repeating the movements
over and over
2. Workplace aggression and
abuse
3. Covid-19 virus and
bacteria
4. Burn out, fatigue and
on-call duty
5. Disinfectants
6. Excessive lifting
7. Electricity
8. Blood and body fluids
9. Endless loud noise
10. Cleaning products
and solutions
11. Spills on floors or
tripping hazards
12. Standing for long
periods
13. Contaminated
wastes
14. Too much bending and
reaching
15. Unreasonable
expectations of clients
and superiors
Directions:
Arrange the scrambled letters to form
a word and write it on your answer
sheet.
Hint: A hazard that may cause skin
irritation.
Hint: A hazard that may increase your
risk of falls/injury.
Hint: A hazard that resulted from too
much bending.
Hint: This hazard is commonly caused
by blood or body fluids spills.
Hint: A hazard that can cause a loss
of confidence.
Directions: Classify the type of hazard depicted in the
image, choose your answer from the word in the box
and write it in your answer sheet.
Types of Hazards:
Physical
Chemical
Biological
Ergonomic
Psychological
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Allergic reactions
• Asthma or respiratory system irritation
• Dermatitis (skin irritations)
• Skin or eye burns
Chemical Hazard Classification
• Hazards • Pictograms
Health Hazard
• Carcinogen
• Mutagenicity
• Reproductive Toxicity
• Respiratory Sensitizer
• Target Organ Toxicity
• Aspiration Toxicity
Flame
• Flammables
• Pyrophorics
• Self-Heating
• Emits Flammable Gas
• Self-Reactives
• Organic Peroxides
• Exclamation Mark
• Skin Corrosion/Burns
• Eye Damage
• Corrosive to Metals
Exploding Bombs
•Explosives
• Self-Reactives
• Organic Peroxides
Flame Over Circle
• Oxidizers
Environment (Non-
Mandatory)
• Aquatic Toxicity
Skull and
Crossbones