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. lastly, describe in detail what you think happened to the person who is hurt/sick based on this scene.

Explanation:

The hazard is that items like a sugar - bag are placed on the edge of the countertop, which can fall and potentially cause injury. This belongs to the 'falls' category. It is likely that a person was reaching for something on the countertop or moving around in the kitchen when they accidentally knocked the items off the edge, causing them to fall and possibly hit the person or the floor.

Answer:

Hazard: Items on counter - edge. Category: Falls. Incident: Person likely knocked items off while moving or reaching.