TOK health and safety Flashcards
To comply with RIDDOR requirements which of the
following are reportable occurrences?
Employment related dermatitis. Dental nurse trips over sharps bin and breaks leg.
How often should all staff refamiliarise themselves with
local rules
every year
Which of the following is not one of the five steps of a
Health and Safety Risk Assessment
Submit your risk assessments to the Health Board Dental Practice Adviser (DPA)
What is the minimum number of employees working in a
practice (including associates and DCPs) for it to have to
undertake a written Health and Safety Policy?
5
Sharps boxes must
Have a dedicated handle Have a temporary closure mechanism, which must be employed when the box is not in use Be labelled with date of assembly, point of origin and date of closure Be disposed of when the manufacturers’ fill line is reached or following 3 months of assembly (whichever is first)
When designing a risk assessment for your workplace you
must
Identify what further action you need to take to control the risk Identify who might be harmed and why
Look at what you are currently doing to control the risk
Which of the following is/are true regarding health
clearance/immunization
Occupational health fit slips contain potentially sensitive employee health information
In relation to electrical safety in dental practice
Formal visual inspections involving dismantling of plugs should be carried out by a competent person who may be a member of staff with appropriate training Following PAT testing, equipment should be labelled and a safety certificate and report issued The HSE recommended inspection and testing intervals varies for different appliances in relation to, for example, whether they are earthed and/or moved regularly Staff should be encouraged to make basic visual checks for signs of damage to the plug, flex and socket outlet before using an appliance
For incidents that are serious enough to warrant reporting
to the Health and Safety Executive which of the following
is/are true?
Written record of reported injuries and dangerous occurrences to be kept. Employers must report a listed occupational disease to the HSE if they, or an employee is diagnosed with such a condition and the sufferer has been doing the listed work activities. For an accident at work, serious enough to warrant reporting, a report should be received by the Health and Safety Executive within 10 days.
What is/are the correct procedure(s) for dealing with a
needlestick/sharps injury?
Wash with warm water and soap. Record incident in accident book. Encourage bleeding. Contact your local occupational health service to discuss the incident and, where necessary, ask them for appropriate advice and follow up
Which of the following is/are true of the Health and Safety
at Work Act (HSW act)?
All employed staff are covered by the act whilst on the practice premises. Employees of utility companies or suppliers are covered by the act whilst on the premises.
For dental suction motors which of the following is/are
true?
Amalgam separator units are mandatory on suction motors. Suction motors should vent externally tor educe exposure to mecury vapour
Under the current Health and Safety legislation which of
the following is NOT the responsibility of the employer?
Asking employees daily if there have been any Health and Safety breaches
Which of the following are true regarding COSHH
assessment?
Records of the assessment should always be kept. Failure to comply with the regulations constitutes an offence and is subject to penalties under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Dental staff should be aware of the risks involved with hazardous substances and be trained in handling them correctly.
Prior to treatment a patient refuses to wear protective
goggles as they are not ‘cool’. Do you?:
Refuse to treat the patient until they wear them
Which type of insurance is essential for a dental practice
compressor unit and autoclaves?
Pressure vessel insurance Third part liability insurance
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the statutory
body responsible for enforcing the HSW act. An inspector
of the HSE has the power to:
Interview any member of staff and request any information they see fit. Issue a legally binding improvement notice to address any
contravention of the act. Enter the practice at any reasonable time. Prosecute anyone contravening a legal requirement of the act should they feel it appropriate.
Which of the following is/are true under the terms of the
Health and Safety at Work Act?
The employer must provide any Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) deemed necessary by a risk assessment. Latex gloves are covered by COSHH regulations.
According to the CPI document, PAT testing should be
carried out at least every:
3 years
Which of the following statements are correct about first
aid supplies in a General Dental Practice?
The location of First Aid supplies must be clearly indicated
In relation to First Aid in the Dental Practice, which of the
following are true?
A notice should be prominently displayed indicating the location of the First Aid Kit. Health and Safety regulations state an employer has a duty to make adequate first aid provision for employees.
Your Dental Nurse has cut their finger on an instrument
while packaging it after autoclaving. What actions must
they take?
Record the incident in the accident book Repeat the decontamination cycle
Select all that apply. Fire Safety – The practice must
provide
Adequate fire detectors Training for all employees to know how to use escape routes Enough exits and routes for all to escape Written records of the fire risk assessment if more than five employees
Which of the following is/are true of fire risk management
in dental practices
Staff should be trained in what to do in the event of a fire A fire action notice should be displayed in the practice A fire drill should be carried out at least every year
To minimize the risk of Legionella pneumophila
proliferating in Dental Practice water systems the water
temperature should never be between
20 and 45 degree Celsius
Measures used to control or mitigate risks associated with
legionella in the dental practice include
Ensuring water is at a temperature that does not favour bacterial growth (<20 - >45) Treating water in Dental Unit Water Lines with biocide Ensuring water cannot stagnate in outlets and dental water lines
Which of the following statements are correct around
Legionella
Legionella bacteria are widespread in the environment Legionella bacteria thrive at temperatures between 20-45 degrees centigrade
How can practitioners, staff and patients best be protected
from the possible effects of hazardous materials?
Insist staff wear appropriate PPE Ensure patients wear safety glasses Identify the risks of each material Appropriate staff training Keep exposure to hazardous materials to a minimum
When considering environmental cleaning of the dental
surgery, which of the following procedures can be
considered high risk for contamination of surfaces?
Caries removal and amalgam restoration USS
Crown prep
X-ray equipment which is no longer in service can be
considered non-hazardous if
The electrical supply cable is cut as close to the machine as possible so that there is no possibility of reconnection Request, receive and retain evidence of safe and correct disposal if using a contractor Pass safe use, testing and maintenance information to new users if selling or transferring equipment
Adherence to which of the following regulations is
required to ensure compliance with Health and Safety
Law?
COSHH RIDDOR
On which materials should you carry out a written COSHH
assessment?:
Those with warning labels on bottles.
Mercury is a poison, but is a commonly used element in
dentistry. Which of the following is/are true with regard to
mercury in Dental Practice?
Collection of waste Amalgam or Mercury can only be carried out by licensed persons and consignment notes must be kept for 3 years. Recycling air conditioning systems in surgeries are not recommended. Under current regulations Practices are obliged to fit amalgam separators to suction motors. COSHH regulations state that employing dentists must carry out a risk assessment for ALL employees with regard to Mercury.
Which of the following is/are recommended in relation to
mercury safety?
Staff are trained in spillage procedures. Mercury spillage kit is available in practice. Good ventilation in working area.
