Health and Safety 2 Flashcards
What is a dynamic risk assessment?
assessing the risk before you do something, rather than reading a risk assessment. assessing the risk in front of you
What is the duty and care with regards to samples or materials?
- Provide enough suitable and sufficient information to others
What hazards are associated with samples?
Zoonotic disease
undergoing treatment with a cytotoxic drug
Who is at risk with clinical sample?
packaging and transporting
lab workers handling the sample
What procedures should be in place to reduce risk of harm?
stated clearly and boldly on the sample container (zoonotic or cytotoxic risk)
with accompanying paperwork
transported according to regulations
What regulations do postal samples fall under?
Postal regulations UN3373
if a sample contains pathogens what section in the postal regulations act does it come under?
Packing instruction PI602
If a sample doesn’t contain pathogens what section of the postal regulations act does it come under?
PI650
under PI650 postage
has to go first class or courier only
Under PI650 how should the package be packed?
- primary receptacle containing specimen
- leakproof secondary container (+ absorbent material)
- outer package with compliant markings (+ cushioning material)
What are the three categories of waste?
Domestic
commercial
Industrial
special considerations for practice waste
clinical waste
sharp waste into specialised containers
non sharps in yellow sacks
incineration by a licensed company
What should you be aware of when using a microwave?
electrical safety checks
do not put anything in the microwave that could explode:
- metallic
- something that can’t vent pressure
- heated too long
Safety features of a microhaematocrit centrifuge
- samples are correctly placed
- correct sized tubes
- top securely fastened: inner and outer lids
- ensure you don’t open the lid prior to the spinning stopping
List some PPE
Face mask
Goggles
Ear protection
What is the reasoning for PPE?
To protect yourself while doing certain tasks.
EG: dentistry, protect eyes and prevent particle inhalation
What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?
hazard= cause harm
risk= chance that somebody could be harmed
When else would you talk about hazards and risks?
- informed consent, there are hazards associated with this procedure and they could cause harm, the risk of this happening is…
Why are risk assessments used in Veterinary practice?
- legally required to protect the workforce and customers
- comply with the law
- health and safety underpin all areas of vet practice management.
Where are the minimum requirements set out for people to read?
RCVS code to professional conduct and the RCVS practice standards scheme
What is the first thing you need to think about in a risk assessment?
Topic:
- a room
- using a piece of equipment
- a clinical procedure
- handling medicines
What questions should you ask when identifying the task/ area/ procedure?
who
what
when
where
why
how
Who?
Who is going to perform the task?
What experience do they have?
What training did they do?
Are they fit for the job?
Who is going to be affected by the process?
When?
When is the task performed?
