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Physical and Environmental Hazards
Control measures for managing in-home physical and environmental hazards
Common Physical Hazards
LifeCare personnel routinely encounter:
Cluttered homes
Uneven walkways
Poor lighting
Loose rugs
Stairs
Extreme temperatures
Animal waste
Mold
Structural damage
Potential Consequences
Slips
Trips
Falls
Heat illness
Injury from falling objects
Control Measures
Before Entering
Assess:
Access route
Stairways
Lighting
Weather conditions
During Visits
Maintain:
Clear access to exits
Awareness of surroundings
Safe pathways
Stop the Visit If:
Floor collapse risk exists
Electrical hazards are present
Violent activity is occurring
Unsafe environmental conditions exist
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