magenga

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describe unsafe practice that may affect the well-being of individuals

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+8 Views: 46800 Answers: 28 Posted: 13 years ago

lambshank

anything that would threaten the personal safety of another person, that is physical,emotional or pyschological

Commented 13 years ago

itsmee

Still a good question, magenga!

Commented 12 years ago

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mom

Karma: 77586

Best answer!

I would imagine anything that would put the persons safety in harms way. If they were being transported and the driver was speeding, no seat belts. If the support worker was supposed to be watching them but isn't.

13 years ago. Rating: 12
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leeroy

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I think the worst unsafe practice that put's many individuals lives on the line every day is distracted driving. People text when they drive, eat, talk on the phone, change cd's or the radio station, correct their children, drive when they are tired, and just don't pay attention like they should.

This is extremely dangerous, I have seen so many drivers veering into other lanes, driving way to slow, or just not paying attention at all. It's an extremely dangerous practice, I hope the people that read this will be more careful when they drive. TMO

13 years ago. Rating: 16
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Ann

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Drinking and driving

13 years ago. Rating: 15
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digger

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People with common contagious sicknesses like the common cold who show up to work and don't bother taking extra precautions like abstaining from hand shakes, washing hands after sneezing while manipulating common contact areas like computer keyboards, light switches, coffee pots etc.

13 years ago. Rating: 15
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itsmee

I really like your answer. I had the horrid flu not long ago and I abstained from coming to akaqa unless I wore my mask. No kidding, when I went to the Dr. the first thing I did was ask for a mask. I didn't want anybody to ever feel like I did. It was a virus and the doctor was pleased with me. I go around with my alcohol bottle and do door knobs, keyboards, all sorts of handles. The keyboard has more germs than the toilet seat. (Source: Pam on The Office. TV)
Post a note about this subject. Do (or do not) sign your name.

commented 13 years ago

Yvonne57

dwayne1716 - did you happen to learn that the hard way? LOL

commented 13 years ago

Yvonne57

digger, I hated that especially when one of them would use my phone..ick..I always kept wipes to keep my area sanitized.

commented 13 years ago

doolittle

uhh ahhh achew!

commented 12 years ago

Jenn

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Smoking, drinking and driving, cell phone use of any kind on the road, Sleepy driving, unprotected sex, talking to stangers on line... LOL

13 years ago. Rating: 15
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doolittle

Ummm Jen we know each other- Right?

commented 12 years ago

itsmee

This question was asked a long time ago. It’s still a good answer.

commented 12 years ago

IamPamela313

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lying and cheating

13 years ago. Rating: 14
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juds

rubbish

commented 13 years ago

IamPamela313

@juds - you condone lying and cheating ?

commented 13 years ago

Colleen

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Unsafe sex

13 years ago. Rating: 13
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carmaxable

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drugs at any above given times. especially while knife juggling! lol.

13 years ago. Rating: 11
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daren1

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how about walking down main st anytown usa with a uzi sub machine gun... that would certainly qualify as unsafe behavior...

13 years ago. Rating: 10
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doolittle

Yup for the person with the uzi!!!

commented 12 years ago

doublehelix

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Eating too much ice-cream before an exam, it sure freezes your brain up :(

13 years ago. Rating: 10
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itsmee

At one time, I panicked before a big exam. I had anti-anxiety pills that I could take before the exam. What happened. I was about to go out the door and I realized I forgot if I had taken the pill or not.
I did a lot of deep breathing that day.
If I had taken two pills it would be dangerous. If I had taken no pills I could definitely have suffered brain freeze.

commented 12 years ago

mom

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I think this question is too vague. Is it within a workplace and if so what kind of work?

13 years ago. Rating: 9
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juds

health care

commented 13 years ago

caddam

Have fun with this mom and say something silly like the rest of these AKA dingbats like me.

commented 12 years ago

itsmee

I think the question is good. The answers are great. Having fun is permitted too.

commented 12 years ago

Darci13

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Driving on the interstate daily.

12 years ago. Rating: 8
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itsmee

Driving anyplace is dangerous. Let’s go back to horses and buggies.

commented 12 years ago

facebook

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I have seen people saying faults accusation,just so they can make them self feel elevated.There are many thing that can be unhealthy like eating disorder, or bad driving habit you acquire through other or not keeping up with over crowd traffic,like not readjusting in bad weather and so on..Saying thing that are not nice.There an old saying,"if you got nothing nice to say, then it better that you say nothing" That my story and I'm sticking to it.

12 years ago. Rating: 7
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tabber

facebook that nice. You stick to your story and only say what's nice & the rest of us big mouths will look out for you. LOL

commented 12 years ago

fjoel

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not washing hands esp. after using bathroom.

12 years ago. Rating: 7
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itsmee

GOOD ANSWER!

commented 12 years ago

sawali

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rackless driving.

12 years ago. Rating: 7
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magenga

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supporting people with learning difficulties

13 years ago. Rating: 7
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Jenn

What???? I am dylexic.... Why do you think I am less worthy than you? What do you mean by support?

commented 13 years ago

Colleen

I will support you for as long as I know you Jenn. I'll always have your back ;)

magenga, I hope you worded your comment incorrectly, otherwise, in my opinion, you are the one with a learning difficulty. It's called inability to be compassionate of others.

commented 13 years ago

doolittle

Jenn, I have dislexia-especially bad with #s I will support you!

commented 12 years ago

itsmee

Jenn: I have Attention Deficit. I understand you and support you.

Colleen sure gave a good answer.

commented 12 years ago

Chiangmai

Karma: 370260

This has to be the most viewed question of all time at akaQA. I think it's a very good question too.

My answer: Upsetting your spouse in public could be hazardous to your health and your spouse's.

12 years ago. Rating: 6
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itsmee

Hmmmmmm? Upsetting? Can you give an example?

commented 12 years ago

Chiangmai

Example: talking down to your wife in public.

commented 12 years ago

Headless Man

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Sex, Marriage and Children, what we love most can kill us...............................lol

12 years ago. Rating: 6
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doolittle

aint that the truth

commented 12 years ago

itsmee

Can’t argue with that.

commented 12 years ago

valR

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Driving recklessly

12 years ago. Rating: 6
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tabber

Karma: 197810

kissing your dog in the mouth. a scientist from stanford i heard on radio said, that's how transfers of diseases from animals to humans might occur. example aids, monkeys to humans he said.

12 years ago. Rating: 6
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doolittle

Gosh I should be a gonner by now.

commented 12 years ago

zorro

Karma: 182125

Not washing hands after using toilet.

12 years ago. Rating: 6
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itsmee

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So many good answers ... Did anybody say Neglecting To Floss.

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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matheneyg

Karma: 90656

Messing around with another mans wife , Thats good for starters

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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itsmee

Oh man, that's a finisher. Bang.

commented 12 years ago

oboakye

Karma: 75

Each and every individual has a responsibility towards another. Ignoring this can have a serious consequence on the person. For example, if a person is discriminated against for whatever reason, whereas a strong-hearted person might be able to cope, a weaker person can go to the extreme of even taking his or her own life.

In a nutshell, any action that will cause pain to another can affect his or her well-being.

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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lalit mehta

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describe unsafe practices thatmay effect thewell-beingof individuals

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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facebook

A person not being patient is not good for your health and other

commented 12 years ago

doolittle

Karma: 378650

sucking your thumb...'cause I know where that thumb has been- LOL

12 years ago. Rating: 4
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facebook

Doolittle! I see you've been sitting on your thumb again. Not good for the health you know!specially sucking!!

commented 12 years ago

doolittle

facebook...ssssshhhh I dont want people to know where my thumbs been!!!! LOL

commented 12 years ago

Natj

Karma: 15

I`m guessing its in health and social care and a diploma question?

Unsafe practice that puts your service user at risk could range from Infection control, food storage, protecting confidentiality or not carrying out the agreed tasks to a standard that caters to the individuals needs and personal preferences.

But the most obvious answer is Not carrying out moving and handling correctly. Waste disposing, Administering medication in the wrong way. Things that could cause harm to your service user.