Describe unsafe practices that may affect the well-being of individuals

Unsafe practices that may affect the well-being of individuals are described in below-

·         Untidy work environment that can result in trips and falls such as hoist is being kept on the way, heavy items are being stacked over the head and wheelchair are being left open on the walking path.

·         Poor manual handling or lifting techniques

·         Unhygienic kitchen condition that may spread infection through cross-contamination

·         Unreported faulty equipments

·         Hazardous and inadequate evacuation procedures such as blocked fire   exits or locked fire doors

·         Staff is undertaking tasks outside the rules that defines lack of training

·         Failing to follow peoples request for the lack of time and staff

·         Poor hand washing techniques

By Md Foisal Miah Talukdar