Question

first, identify the hazards or dangers found in this scene, then choose from the 6 categories the hazard correctly belongs to: cross - contamination, falls, burns/fires, electrical shock, and cuts/knife safety. write a story about what you think happened to the person who is hurt/sick based on this scene.

Explanation:

1. Hazard identification: The broken glass near the sink poses a cut/knife - safety hazard as it can cause lacerations if stepped on or handled carelessly.
2. Story: Sarah was in a hurry to clean up after cooking. She quickly rinsed the dishes and placed them in the sink. In her haste, she accidentally knocked over a glass on the counter. The glass fell to the floor and shattered. Without looking, she started to walk towards the trash can to throw away some food scraps. As she took a step, she felt a sharp pain in her foot. She had stepped on a shard of the broken glass. She sat down quickly, carefully removed the glass from her foot and applied pressure to stop the bleeding, regretting her carelessness.

Answer:

Hazard: Broken glass near sink; Hazard category: cuts/knife safety; Story: Sarah was in a hurry to clean up after cooking. She quickly rinsed the dishes and placed them in the sink. In her haste, she accidentally knocked over a glass on the counter. The glass fell to the floor and shattered. Without looking, she started to walk towards the trash can to throw away some food scraps. As she took a step, she felt a sharp pain in her foot. She had stepped on a shard of the broken glass. She sat down quickly, carefully removed the glass from her foot and applied pressure to stop the bleeding, regretting her carelessness.