health and safety in the health care sector

Question 1

what are the main hazard classes for hazard identification?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What are some examples of physical hazards?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

what are some examples of chemical hazards

Answer 3

1. inhalation of gases/evaporated vapors/dusts/mists
2. skin contact
3. eye contact
4. ingestion
5. injection

Question 4

what are some examples of biological hazards

Answer 4

1. bacteria (TB, legionella, meningitis)
2. mould (stachybotrys, asperigillis)
3. Viruses (Influenza, rhino, measles, chicken pox, HIV, Hep)

Question 5

What is the hierarchy of controls?

Answer 5

1. Elimination
2. Substitution
3. Engineering - ventilation, guarding
4. work practices - SOPs, training
5. administrative - job rotation, scheduling of work
6. personal protective equipment (last line of defense)