OBJECTIVE/S
• Identify hazards & risks in caregiving
 Determine hazard & risk indicators in the workplace
 Determine the effects of hazards
 Appreciate the importance of having knowledge on hazards
and risks
CAREGIVER
HAZARD
Anything
that may
cause harm
to an
individual
RISK
Possibility that
somebody could be
harmed
TYPES OF
HAZARD
PHYSICAL HAZARD
Most normal
occurrences in
workplaces
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
Come from working
with animals, people
or infectious
materials
ERGONOMIC HAZARDS
Occur when a caregiver’s
nature of work, body,
position and working
conditions put pressure
on his body
CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Present when a worker is
exposed to any chemical
preparation in the
workplace in any form
(solid, liquid, gas)
PSYCHOLOGICAL
HAZARDS
Take place when a
caregiver’s work
environment becomes
stressful or
demanding
INSTRUCTION: USE THE FLAGLET WITH
THE COLOR THAT CORRESPONDS TO
YOU ANSWER
-A
Choose the letter of the
correct answer.
Question # 1:
What hazard is a caregiver exposed to when he is
always performing tasks that require lifting
heavy loads?
A.Biological Hazard
B.Chemical Hazard
C.Ergonomic Hazard
D.Physical Hazard
Question # 2:
Which of the following is considered as
Psychological Hazard?
A. Contaminated wastes
B. Spills on floors
C.Standing for a long period of time
D.Unreasonable expectations from supervisors &
management
Question # 3:
The following are effects of Chemical Hazards,
EXCEPT
A. Allergy
B. Difficulty in breathing
C. Falls
D. Lung diseases
Question # 4:
What type of hazard is usually the easiest to
spot?
A.Biological Hazard
B.Chemical Hazard
C.Ergonomic Hazard
D.Physical Hazard
Question # 5:
What hazard comes from working with infectious
materials?
A.Biological Hazard
B.Chemical Hazard
C.Ergonomic Hazard
D.Physical Hazard
Why is there a need for the caregivers to be
knowledgeable of the hazards and risks they are
exposed to?
If you were caregivers how would you guard your
selves from the hazards mentioned earlier?
Generalization
Nursing home and day care institution services are of
great value to everyone. As such, owners of these
establishments are highly reliant on their staff,
particularly the caregivers for the delivery of safe,
efficient and responsive service. It is therefore, the
responsibility of the management to ensure a safe and
healthy work environment. Every caregiver, or they
should also take part in determining the hazards and
risks in the workplace in the attainment of a conducive
climate within the nursing home or day care he is
working for.
Assignment:
Direction: Walk around your house and list down 10 possible hazards and risks that you
may find. Explain why these things that you have identified or listed pose danger to the
members of your family. Follow the format given.
Possible hazard/risk
Reason/s why it poses danger to
me and my family
Examples of Physical
Hazards
• Electrical Hazards: improper
wiring, frayed cords, misuse of
electrical equipment
• Endless loud noise
• Spills on floors
• Tripping hazards
Effects of PH
Fire
Decreased efficiency
Annoyance
Falls
Examples of Biological
Hazards
Blood or other fluids
Fungi
Bacteria & Viruses
Contaminated Wastes
Effects of BH
Infections
Skin irritations
Allergy
Tuberculosis
AIDS
Examples of Ergonomic
Hazards
 Performing tasks that require
lifting heavy loads
 Too much bending and reaching
 Standing for long periods of time
 Repeating the same movements
over and over
Effects of EH
Pain the shoulders
Back injury
Too much impact on wrist
and hands
Numbness in some parts of
the body
Muscle cramps
Examples of Chemical
Hazards
Liquids like cleaning
products
Disinfecting solutions
Effects of CH
Lung diseases
Difficulty in breathing
Allergy
Examples of Psychological
Hazards
 “Burn out”, fatigue and on call duty
 Unreasonable expectations from patients
or clients and/or from supervisors and
management
 Verbal abuse
 Repeating the same movements over and
over
Effects of PsyH
Depression
Anxiety
Loss of confidence
Loss of concentration at work
Deterioration of performance
at work