health and safety Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 key aims of the health and safety group within DDH?
A
- to meet health and safety codes of practise ensuring a safe work enviroment
- to have an open line of communication to management with regards to health and safety
- to identify particular hazards and risks
2
Q
what colour of bin is non-clinical waste?
A
black
3
Q
what colour of bin is clinical waste?
A
orange
4
Q
does the NHS have a liability for clothing if acid etch touches it?
A
NO
5
Q
who is responsible for sharps?
A
the operator
6
Q
any clinical incidents are reported to who in first instance? then what form needs to be filled out?
A
Tell the tutor who is on with you on clinic. An IR1 form needs to be filled out
7
Q
what is cross infection?
A
cross infection is infection transmitted between individuals infected with different pathogenic microorganisms
8
Q
who is at risk of cross infection?
A
EVERYONE
9
Q
what are the four routes of transmission of infection?
A
- direct contact
- indirect contact
- droplet inhalation
- inoculation
10
Q
what are prions?
A
reisitant proteins
