Environmental health
What are some common examples of physical hazards in the workplace?
Slippery floors, biohazard spills,
What is the purpose of PPE?
Protect patients’ visitors, nurses and doctors for infectious diseases
Which part of the body is most likely to be injured by a nurse/nursing student?
Back
What are some examples of biological hazards?
Blood, bodily fluid, airborne pathogens
What should you do if you suffer a needle stick injury?
Report to your clinical instructor and follow proper guidelines as per public health
What are some examples of chemical hazards?
Cleaning chemicals, medications (cytotoxic)
If you're unsure of a hazard of a chemical, where should you look?
WHMIS Data sheet
What are some examples of physical hazards?
Lack of patient lifts/unsafe lifting procedures/habits, radiation, fire, ergonomic hazards
Report to the clinical instructor, and follow proper protocol as per the facility