1.Fires at home can be highly dangerous, not only to your property but also to you and the people you live with.
2.Poisoningcan lead to serious tissue damage, or even death.
3.You might be more likely to develop an allergy. Have asthma or another allergic condition.
4.Theriskoffalls-the fear of falling.
the fear of falling.limitations in mobility and undertaking the activities of daily living.
the fear of falling.limitations in mobility and undertaking the activities of daily living.impaired walking patterns (gait)
5.Water and health. Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid, and polio.
PREVENTATIVEMEASURE
1.FIRE
*reduce flammable clutter, such as old boxes or paper
*never leave cooking unattended
*maintain any fireplaces and chimneys, with *regular inspections from a professional, and
regular inspections from a professional, andassess electrical systems, and seek the assistance of an electrician if you notice frayed or loose wires.
2.POISONING
*try not to keep chemicals or petrol in bottles that could be mistaken for something that’s drinkable, like a soft drink bottle.
*installing a carbon monoxide detector.
3.ALLERGIES
*To keep mould at bay, remove condensation from surfaces in your home, especially in damp areas like your bathroom and kitchen, and keep air vents clear.
*You may also benefit from using an air purifier.
4.FALLS
You might even choose to wear rubber-soled shoes or bare feet around the house if your flooring is smooth; socks could put you at risk of a fall.
5.WATER
*Use good environmental management.
*Practice good personal hygiene.
*Take food safety precautions to learn about the fundamentals of food safety so that you can protect yourself, your friends, family and people in your community.
Answers & Comments
HAZARD
1. Fire
2. Poisoning
3. Allergies
4. Falls
5. Water
TYPE OF HAZARD
1. Fire - physical
2. Poisoning - chemical
3. Allergies - chemical
4. Falls - safety
5. Water - Biological
RISK
1. Fires at home can be highly dangerous, not only to your property but also to you and the people you live with.
2. Poisoning can lead to serious tissue damage, or even death.
3. You might be more likely to develop an allergy. Have asthma or another allergic condition.
4. The risk of falls- the fear of falling.
the fear of falling.limitations in mobility and undertaking the activities of daily living.
the fear of falling.limitations in mobility and undertaking the activities of daily living.impaired walking patterns (gait)
5. Water and health. Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to transmission of diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, dysentery, hepatitis A, typhoid, and polio.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
1. FIRE
*reduce flammable clutter, such as old boxes or paper
*never leave cooking unattended
*maintain any fireplaces and chimneys, with *regular inspections from a professional, and
regular inspections from a professional, andassess electrical systems, and seek the assistance of an electrician if you notice frayed or loose wires.
2. POISONING
*try not to keep chemicals or petrol in bottles that could be mistaken for something that’s drinkable, like a soft drink bottle.
*installing a carbon monoxide detector.
3. ALLERGIES
*To keep mould at bay, remove condensation from surfaces in your home, especially in damp areas like your bathroom and kitchen, and keep air vents clear.
*You may also benefit from using an air purifier.
4. FALLS
You might even choose to wear rubber-soled shoes or bare feet around the house if your flooring is smooth; socks could put you at risk of a fall.
5. WATER
*Use good environmental management.
*Practice good personal hygiene.
*Take food safety precautions to learn about the fundamentals of food safety so that you can protect yourself, your friends, family and people in your community.
*Drink properly treated water.