Health & Safety Management System
What is a Health and Safety Management System?
e) all of the above
Exposure to biological hazards may occur for Mental Health workers in contact with clients in what 3 ways?
their blood, body fluids, or contaminated items.
______ and taking micro-breaks are viable options to prevent ergonomic hazards
Stretching
When should you report symptoms of any hazard?
report it to the manager early as soon as you are aware of it
According to the booklet, what 3 things should you do if you are feeling depressed on anxious?
seek out programs to maintain or build resilience or coping skills, Development of Support System, Communication with family physician.
Training, policies, safe work procedures, restricted access, appropriate staffing, signage, purchasing standards, working alone policies, education, non-violent crisis intervention, are examples of which type of control?
Administrative Controls
what is an example of the most important administrative control that we use as an agency and all have access to via Intranet and in the programs?
policies and procedures
What is one of the most commonly encountered physical hazards for Mental Health personnel
ergonomics
What is the Internal Responsibility System?
Everyone in the work place is responsible for their own safety and the safety of their co-workers.
Remember to take a deep breath, ask for help or take an “E” vacation before throwing your computer are strategies to avoid this
Techno-stress
Where is the Management Leadership and Organizational Commitment located at FSN?
in the reception area over the mini-fridge
identify 3 ways to manage risk with hazardous chemicals while performing job responsibilities
scent free policy, no smoking policy, dilute cleaning supplies, maintain adequate ventilation, isolate areas where smoking is permitted, eliminate scented products, post signage, maintain good housekeeping, utilise PPE, gather client information (re:hazards) at intake
What is the most important PPE to control ergonomic hazards?
Appropriate footwear with gripping soles and good support
Q: Under the Management Leadership and Organizational Commitment, what is the role of the frontline staff?
to take every reasonable precaution to prevent and avoid actions that might cause safety incidents and to cooperate in protecting the health and safety of others
What are some controls that may be in place to reduce hazards associated with driving? (name at least 3)
1. Raise the seat as high as is comfortable to improve your vision of the road.
- Check you have adequate clearance from the roof.
- Ensure you have maximum vision of the road.
2. Move the seat forward until you can easily fully depress the clutch pedal and accelerator pedal (maintain a safe distance from the air bag).
- Adjust seat height as necessary to give good pedal control.
3. Adjust cushion tilt angle so that the thighs are supported along cushion length.
- Avoid pressure behind the knees.
4. Adjust back rest so it provides continuous support along the length of the back and is in contact up to shoulder height.
- Avoid reclining the seat too far as this can cause excessive forward bending of the head and neck and you may feel yourself sliding forwards on the cushion.
5. Adjust the lumbar support to give even pressure along the back rest.
- Ensure lumbar support „fits‟ your back, is comfortable with no pressure points or gaps.
6. Adjust steering wheel rearwards and downwards for ease of reach.
- Check for clearance for thighs / knees when using pedals.
- Ensure panel display is in full view and not obstructed.
7. Adjust the head restraint to ensure the risk of injury is reduced in the event of a car accident Repeat stages 1-7 and fine tune as necessary. Be aware that many cars will not allow you as much flexibility of driving posture as you may like.
What is meant by the hierarchy of controls?
the preferred order of controls for implementation.
What are some elements of Routine Practices we do daily around the office to manage biological hazards? (name 3)
hand hygiene, risk assessment related to client symptoms, screening for infectious diseases, the use of PPE, cleaning environment, laundry, disinfection and sterilization of equipment, waste management, safe sharps handling,
What are the potential physical hazards at our work place (identify 3 of 5)?
Ergonomic hazards, the potential for slips, trips and falls, exposure to environmental conditions, cuts, and electrical hazards
What are the steps you take if you have a Health and Safety Concern?
Do something about it: tell others who might be in harms way, act to address the concern, tell your supervisor. If there is an incident, fill out a Staff Safety Incident Form.
What is our CEO’s slogan related to safety?
“Be Exceptional About Safety!”
What are the 3 levels of the hierarchy of controls in order?
Engineering-controls exposure at source
Administrative; relies on worker compliance
PPE- if equipment fails exposure likely
Name 3 out of 6 examples of personal risk factors related to ergonomic hazards:
State of health, fitness level, casual addictions (caffeine/smoking), poor posture, poor typing technique, poor typing posture.
What are the 3 rights and what do they mean?
Participate: Allows staff to have input on the steps taken by the employer to ensure health and safety
Know: you have the right to be informed or known or likely hazards in the workplace and to be provided with the information, instructions, education, training and supervision necessary to protect your health and safety.
Refuse Unsafe Work: you have to the right to refuse particular work if there are reasonable grounds for believing that there is a dangerous condition at the work place or that their work will be dangerous to their health and safety.