7 Sections
22 Lessons
10 Weeks
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Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Hazards
4
1.1
What are “environmental hazards”?
1.2
Why they matter in disability and aged care
1.3
Worker duty of care
1.4
Module 1 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 2: Understanding Hot Water Hazards
4
2.1
Temperature guidelines (no more than 50°C in bathrooms)
2.2
High-risk situations (baths, showers, kettles, cleaning)
2.3
Vulnerable groups (children, older adults, those with sensory loss)
2.4
Module 2 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 3: Preventing Burns and Scalds
5
3.1
Safe water testing methods (elbow, thermometers)
3.2
Turning cold water on first
3.3
Cleaning and cooking safety tips
3.4
Supervision and handover during hot water use
3.5
Module 3 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 4: Electrical Safety at Work
5
4.1
Common electrical hazards (damaged cords, overloaded plugs)
4.2
Visual checks before using devices
4.3
Safe use of heaters, kettles, hairdryers, hoists
4.4
Do’s and don’ts for extension cords and power boards
4.5
Module 4 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 5: Responding to Accidents and Incidents
5
5.1
First aid for burns
5.2
What to do if a client or worker receives a shock
5.3
When to call 000 and what to report
5.4
Emergency response and documentation
5.5
Module 5 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 6: Maintenance, Reporting, and Documentation
4
6.1
How to report broken items or overheated water
6.2
What to record and who to notify
6.3
Using Bamboo’s safety report or maintenance log
6.4
Module 6 Quiz
10 Minutes
5 Questions
Module 7: Review and Final Assessment
2
7.1
Key do’s and don’ts
7.2
LMS quiz
10 Minutes
10 Questions
Hot Water and Electrical Safety
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