topic 3 Flashcards
What are the main sources of safety threat in hospitals?
- Natural Elements
- Chemicals and Drugs
- Microorganisms and Vermin
- Waste
- Sound and Radiation
- Electricity
- Natural and Unnatural Disasters
- Surrondings
- Gravity and Mechanical Stress
- People
Which government body sets the standard for workplace safety in singapre?
Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC)
What are the approach taken to ensure workplace safety?
- Hazard evaluation
- Warning labels
- Material safety data sheet (MSDS)
- Employee training
- Written hazard communication program
What are the 3 types of regulated hazardous substance?
- Reactive hazard
- flammable hazard
- health hazard
Why is safety important in hospitals?
Patients are in a physically weakened state and are more suceptible to infection
Hospital staff are exposed to a variety of bacteria and virus in the hospital. They may also come in contact with patients that could spread infections.
What are carcinogens?
Cancer inducing substance in humans or animals
What are toxins?
A substance that causes death or diseases
What are corrosives?
A substance that causes destruction of living tissues or metals
What are teratogens?
A substance that causes physical defects in developing embryos
What are anesthetics?
A substance that subdue the central nervous system
What are mutagen?
A substance that induce mutations in DNA
What are irritants?
A substance that causes imflammatory effects on living tissue
What are sensitizers?
A substance that causes allergic reactions to skin or respiratory systems
What are the 8 types of chemical hazards?
- Carcinogen
- Toxin
- corrosive
- teratogen
- anesthetic
- mutagen
- irritant
- sensitizer
What is the route of exposure of chemicals?
- Inhalation
- Absorbtion through the skin
- Injection or skin penetration by a needle or broken glass
- Ingestion
What is acute hazard?
High dose over short duration
What is chronic hazard?
low dose over long duration