Health and safety in health care

Question 1

4 main hazard classes

Answer 1

1. physical
2. chemical
3. biological
4. ergonomic

Question 2

4 types of physical

Answer 2

1. radiation
2. noise
3. vibration
4. tempo

Question 3

what are chemical

Answer 3

injestion, inhalation of chems - present in most work places

Question 4

3 classes of bio hazards

Answer 4

1. bacteria
2. mould
3. viruses

Question 5

5 ergonomic hazards

Answer 5

1. posture
2. force
3. repetition
4. temp
5. vibration

Question 6

what is heirarchy of controls

Answer 6

1. elimination
2. substitution
3. engineering - vent, guards
4. work practices- procedure, training
5. admin - job rotation, schduling
6. PPEs