Lounge / Activity Room

Risk of:

• Burns.
• Electric shock.
• Death.
• Fire.

Possible causes:

• Faulty or unmaintained equipment.
• Improperly grounded equipment.
• Overloading of sockets.

Risk of:

• Burns.
• Smoke inhalation.
• Death.

Possible causes:

• Overloaded sockets.
• Blocked fire exits.
• People smoking.

Risk of:

• Back injury, sprains and strains.

Possible causes:

• Lack of or unsuitable mechanical handling equipment or transfer equipment.
• Failure to maintain manual handling aids.

Risk of:

• Minor injuries such as cuts to major injuries such as broken bones, concussion and even death.

Possible causes:

• Wet or slippery floors.
• Debris on floor.
• Inappropriately placed electric cables.
• Assisting an unsteady client.