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This Contribute to Health and Safety Assignment discuss chemical, hazardous, equipments and personal protective equipment.
a) Chemical
b) Crisis
c) Hazardous
d) Hazards
e) Equipments
f) Personal Protective
h) Risk, Risk
The equipment should be checked properly before starting the work to ensure the safety of the patient because if the equipments are not safe it can further harm the patients and can cause hindrances in the medical procedures. It has many advantages like:
The workplace procedures for responding to an emergency are as follows:
After identifying the WHS concerns in the workplace, the worker should initially raise it to the immediate supervisor or manager. The manager will try to resolve by WHS concern by making and implementing a plan/process. If the concern still remains unsolved then the worker can reach the HRS department (if available) but if they can’t resolve the issue then finally the worker can approach the UWS WHS unit.WHS concern is not limited to only one person or worker, it can affect a lot of workers therefore WHS concern should be resolved quickly and effectively.
Recording and reporting an incident is legally required under RIDDOR 2003. Anyone in the workplace should immediately report the incident to a supervisor or manager as soon as s/he notices it. There are generally two ways of recording an incident:
Medical Billing clerk plays a very important role in the clinic/hospital. S/he has a long list of duties attached with the job:
Regular meetings are held to share and update the people about current problems and safety measures required for solving that problem. The training to identify a hazard and risk is also given in the meetings. The reported issues are also discussed and resolved.
Recording and reporting an issue is the responsibility of all the people present in the particular area. A reported issue will help the concerned authorities to investigate and find out the actual reason behind the incident. They can give advice for finding out the permanent solution of a problem.
There are many types of equipment present in a workplace which can harm us but we can eradicate the risk if we safely use them. One common workplace hazard can be uncovered wiring. Any worker can accidently touch the wire and get injured .The best way to remove this physical hazard is to get a proper and safe wiring done. It will make the workplace safe and the risk will be completely removed.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is ensured for providing safety to its wearer. If a small size is worn, the movement will be zero. For example if a worker wears a small size glove then s/he can’t move the hand properly i.e. the movement will be restricted. If a larger size is worn then it will not fit the body properly leading in exposure of the area in the unhealthy environment. Suppose a worker is wearing the disposable slippers of a large size, they will not cover the foot properly and will expose him/her to the risk involved in the specific area. (Cherrie, J. W., Howie, R. M., & Semple, S)
Hazard and risk are generally used as synonyms but both are different from each other. Anything which can be harmful is a hazard and risk is the chance of getting harmed by a hazard. Hazard means finding out anything that can be dangerous and risk is the result of that thing after it becomes dangerous. For example if machinery is making load noise, it is a hazard but any worker can lose his/her hearing power because of that noise is a risk.
Warning and safety sign are the most important tools for indicating the presence of a hazard or a risk. Everyone should be able to identify them to ensure there as well others safety. These signs also share the precautions to avoid the hazard or risk. For example, a warning sign of electric shock will keep the person away from that particular area. (Laughery, K. R,2006)
(a)
Hazards |
How to improve the safety |
1 Chemical Hazard |
The fallen paint must be carefully cleaned by wearing disposable gloves to avoid the chemical hazard. |
2 Physical Hazard | The wire of the running fan must be short or moved towards the wall to avoid the risk of falling down. |
3 Safety Hazard | The fallen paint must be cleaned quickly otherwise any one can slip because of its presence. |
4 Ergonomic Hazard | Both of them should lift the heavy bucket for avoiding this risk. |
5 Mechanical Hazard |
The position of fans must be changed.. |
(b)
Equipment-Anaesthesia Machine and it must be reported to the Anaesthetists. |
Safety Checks: |
1. The oxygen failure warning device is checked because if there is no oxygen pressure than other gases cannot flow. |
2. Physiological monitors have alarms on it which are also checked. |
3.Battery backup |
4. Pin intex Safety System is checked which prevents the wrong connection of cylinders. |
5. Warning of low or high airway pressures i.e. checking the pressure is proper or adequate.( Lake, A. P. J.,Bugelli, G.,& Jones, P. A.2004) |
1. Chemical Hazard –Disinfectants
2. Form not attached
3. Chemical hazard is very common in the workplace. Disinfectants are used for cleaning products or equipments. Words like “danger, caution” can be used as safety signs to avoid the risk. The cleaner must wear disposable gloves while using them. Disinfectants must be kept in safe place and if incident happens, it must be reported to the immediate supervisor. Proper training to use disinfectants must be given in WHS consultation to resolve the issues related to chemical hazards. If the disinfectants are not used carefully then can harm anyone in the workplace.
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