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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION No Activities / Equipment/ Equipment/ R/NR* Hazard Facilites handling patients, contaminated objects, body secretions, tissue or fluids
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Infectious Diseases
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Consequences
Current Risk Control Li Likelihood Severity
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficienc y Virus (HIV) can be spread by infected blood and body fluids when they come into direct contact with broken, scraped, chapped or inflamed skin or when skin is punctured by a sharp object such as a needle.
13 a) wash hands frequently (proper handwashing is the best way to prevent communicable diseases)
13 b) Follow “Routine Practices” at all times for all patients
Risk Level
Type of Control
Recommended Control Measures
PIC (Due Date / Status)
13 a) Provide a written “Routine Practices” document document that is easily accessible
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13 b) Ensure availability of gloves and other protective equipment and Adminstrative cleansing agents
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13 c) Establish a sharps program
13 c) Check with your Occupational Health Nurse regarding immunizations
13 d) Establish an immunization program for all workers
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The most likely result of the hazard / event being realised Has a good change of occuring and is not unusual (1-5 years) Might be occur at sometime in future (5-10 years) Has not been known to occur after many years (10 yrs) Is practically impossible and has never occurred
RISK = LIKELIHOOD X SEVERITY
15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
SEVERITY Catastropic (5) Fatal (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligible (1) 5-12 MEDIUM
Numerous fatalities Approximately one single fatality Non-fatal injury, permanent disability or > 4 days MC Disabling but not permanent injury or 1-4 days MC Minor abrasions, bruises, cut, first aid type injury 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION No Activities / Equipment/ Equipment/ R/NR* Hazard Facilites Receive & treat patient 9
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Recommended Control Measures
9.1 a) Competency & Proper PPE to be worn
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10 a) Contact 10.1 a) Sick with sharp object 10.1 b) Fatality
10.1 a)Competency & Proper PPE to be worn
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11 a) Exposure to 11.1 a) Cancer radioactive and 11.1 b) Fatality radiation
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RISK CONTROL
9.1 a) Exposure 9.1 a) Sick to known & 9.1 b) Fatality unknown bacteria, fungal & viruses
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12 a) Scheduled waste
11a) Competency & Proper PPE to be worn 11b) Safe work distance, allowable exposure limit &
12 a) Pollution to 12a) Competency & atmosphere, Proper PPE to be sanitary sewer, worn ground water, fresh water, soil
PIC (Due Date Status)
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LIKELIHOOD Most Likely (5) Possible (4) Conceivable (3) Remote (2) Inconceivable (1 (1)
The most likely result of the hazard / event being realised Has a good change of occuring and is not unusual (1-5 years) Might be occur at sometime in future (5-10 years) Has not been known to occur after many years (10 yrs) Is pr practically im impossible an and ha has ne never oc occurred
RISK = LIKELIHOOD X SEVERITY
15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
SEVERITY Catastropic (5) Fatal (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligible (1 (1) 5-12 MEDIUM
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION No Activities / Equipment/ Equipment/ R/NR* Hazard Facilites Handling patients & moving objects
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14 a) Heavy lifting Back Back inju injuri rie es and frequent bending or twisting when moving objects or patients
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14 a) Provide accessible mechanical lifts (ceiling lifts preferred)
14 b) Get help to lift if mechanical device is not appropriate or not available 3 14 c) Use proper lifting technique
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14 a) a) Use Use avail vaila able lifts
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14 b) Ensure all staff are trained to use Administrative mechanical lifts
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14 c) Train staff on proper lifting techniques
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The most likely result of the hazard / event being realised Has a good change of oc occuring and is no not un unusual (1 (1-5 years) Might be occur at sometime in future (5-10 years) Has not been known to occur after many years (10 yrs) Is practically impossible and has never occurred
RISK = LIKELIHOOD X SEVERITY
15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
SEVERITY Catastropic (5) Fatal (4 (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligible (1) 5-12 MEDIUM
Numerous fatalities Approximately one single fatality Non-fatal injury, permanent disability or > 4 days MC Disabling but not permanent injury or 1-4 days MC Minor abrasions, bruises, cut, first aid type injury 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION No Activities / Equipment/ Equipment/ R/NR* Hazard Facilites Shiftwork
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15 a) Changing shifts and working at night disrupts your body’s natural rhythms.
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Current Risk Control
15 a) It can contribute to digestion problems, heart disease, and sleep problems.
15 a) Ask your doctor’s advice before becoming a shift worker if you have diabetes, asthma, epilepsy or mental health problems
15 b) It also makes participation in social activities and family life difficult.
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Likeliho Severit Risk od y Level
Type of Control
Recommended Control Measures
PIC (Due Date / Statu
15 a) Avoid a permanent permanent night shift 15 b) Limit the number of nights worked in a row 15 c) Avoid an early start for morning shifts
15 b) Improve your sleep by practising a regular bedtime ritual and avoid caffeine, smoking and sleeping pills.
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15 d) Give as many weekends off as possible with at least two days off in a row
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15 e) Keep schedules regular and give workers plenty of notice of the schedules
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SEVERITY Catast tastro rop pic (5) (5) Fatal (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligi bl ble (1) -
Numerou rous fata fatali liti tie es Approximately one single fatality Non-fatal injury, permanent disability or > 4 days MC Disabling but not permanent injury or 1-4 days MC Minor abrasions, brui se ses, cut, first aid type injury -
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION No Activities / Equipment/ Equipment/ R/NR* Hazard Facilites Repetitive, forceful or awkward body movements when handling patient or equipment
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16 a) Repetitive 16 a) Injury Strain Injury (RSI) usually affects the wrist, hand, shoulder, elbow, back, knee or ankle. R
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RISK CONTROL
Likeliho Severit Risk od y Level
Type of Control
16 a) Organize your work day so repetitive tasks are done for short periods throughout the day
Recommended Control Measures
PIC (Due Date / Statu
16 a) Provide ergonomically ergonomically correct tools and equipment
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16 b) It can 16 b) Take regular cause pain, breaks weakness, numbness or difficulty in grasping objects.
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16 b) Allow staff control over how they organize their work day
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16 c) Promote rest breaks
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SEVERITY Catast tastro rop pic (5) (5) Fatal (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligi bl ble (1) -
Numerou rous fata fatali liti tie es Approximately one single fatality Non-fatal injury, permanent disability or > 4 days MC Disabling but not permanent injury or 1-4 days MC Minor abrasions, brui se ses, cut, first aid type injury -
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION No Activities / Equipment/ Equipment/ R/NR* Hazard Facilites Dealing with angry and stressed patients and their families.
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17 a) Health care 17 a) Workplace workers are at violence can risk from violence result in loss of sleep, fear or depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and sometimes even death.
Current Risk Control
RISK CONTROL
Likeliho Severit Risk od y Level
Type of Control
Recommended Control Measures
17 a) Follow policies and i ntervention guidelines
17 a) Acknowledge that violence is an issue
17 b) Report incidents to your health and safety representative and/or committee.
17 b) Work with the Health & Safety Committee to identify risks and develop solutions
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17 c) Post visible signs reminding all that this is a respectful workplace
PIC (Due Date / Statu
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17 d) Train staff on diffusing situations and intervention procedures
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RISK = LIKELIHOOD X SEVERITY
15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
SEVERITY Catast tastro rop pic (5) (5) Fatal (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligi bl ble (1) 5-12 MEDIUM
Numerou rous fata fatali liti tie es Approximately one single fatality Non-fatal injury, permanent disability or > 4 days MC Disabling but not permanent injury or 1-4 days MC Minor abrasions, brui se ses, cut, first aid type injury 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION No Activities / Equipment/ Equipment/ R/NR* Hazard Facilites 18 a) Radiation is used in diagnostic procedures such as x-ray, fluoroscopy and angiography.
18 c) Used in microwaves, magnetic fields and lasers.
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Consequences
Current Risk Control
RISK CONTROL
Likeliho Severit Risk od y Level
Type of Control
18 a) Long term and repeated exposure to radiation
18 a)can cause 18 a) Follow genetic dam age procedures and use and reproductive PPE health problems. 18 b) Take all safety 18 b) Light beams 18 b) Can harm concerns to your from lasers the eyes and health and safety skin. representative and/or committee
18 b) Used in tre atm ents using radioactive material. 18
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PIC (Due Date / Statu
18 a) Provide personal protective equipment equipment (PP E) such as shield aprons and safety glasses 18 b) Establish procedures for use of diagnostic equipment and PPE 3
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Mr. K (30/12/201
18 d) Ensure warning signs are posted where appropriate
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RISK = LIKELIHOOD X SEVERITY
15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
SEVERITY Catast tastro rop pic (5) (5) Fatal (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligi bl ble (1) 5-12 MEDIUM
Numerou rous fata fatali liti tie es Approximately one single fatality Non-fatal injury, permanent disability or > 4 days MC Disabling but not permanent injury or 1-4 days MC Minor abrasions, brui se ses, cut, first aid type injury 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION No
Consequences
Current Risk Control
Exposure to chemicals in the form of dusts, vapours, gases or liquids.
19 a) Cause serious illness and in some cases, death.
19 a) Take concerns to workplace health & safety representative and/or committee
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Activities / Equipment/ Equipment/ R/NR* Hazard Facilites 19 a) A chemical can enter your body in three main ways i) It can be breathed in ii) It can go through your skin iii) It can be swallowed
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19 b) Often the effects are not noticeable right away.
19 b) Read labels of all chemicals used and if m ore information is required, go to the MSDS
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Likeliho Severit Risk od y Level
Type of Control
Recommended Control Measures
PIC (Due Date / Statu
19 a) Work closely with the workplace health & safety committee to identify chemicals used and find out what health effects they may have
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19 b) Maintain all MSDS (material safety data sheets)
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19 c) Eliminate toxic chemicals or substitute with less toxic alternatives when possible.
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RISK = LIKELIHOOD X SEVERITY
15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
SEVERITY Catast tastro rop pic (5) (5) Fatal (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligi bl ble (1) 5-12 MEDIUM
Numerou rous fata fatali liti tie es Approximately one single fatality Non-fatal injury, permanent disability or > 4 days MC Disabling but not permanent injury or 1-4 days MC Minor abrasions, brui se ses, cut, first aid type injury 1 - 4 : LOW RISK
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Activities / Equipment/ R/NR* Hazard Facilites High levels of noise from kitchens, laundries and boiler rooms.
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20 a) Long term exposure to high levels of noise (more than 80 decibels)
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Current Risk Control
20 a) Cause permanent hearing loss.
20 a) Report any equipment malfunction as soon as possible
20 a) Isolate noisy machines in a room where workers seldom need to be
20 b) Wear hearing protection
20 b) Use noise dampeners
20 c) Have hearing checked regularly
20 c) Maintain equipment in good working order • provide hearing protection
20 b) Noise can distract workers and make it difficult to communicate and concentrate.
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Recommended Control Measures
Consequences
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RISK CONTROL
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SEVERITY Catastropic (5) Fatal (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligi ble (1) -
Numerous fatalities Approximately one single fatality Non-fatal injury, permanent disability or > 4 days MC Disabling but not permanent injury or 1-4 days MC Minor abrasions, brui ses, cut, first aid type injury -
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION No Activities / Equipment/ Equipment/ R/NR* Hazard Facilites handling sharp devices or equipment such as scalpels, sutures, hypodermic needles, blood collection devices, or phlebotomy devices
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Date :
RISK ASSESSMENT Consequences
21) Needlestick / Sharps Injuries a) Unsafe needle devices.
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21a) cause disease in humans. These pathogens include Human b) Improper Immunodeficienc handling and y Virus (HIV), disposal of Hepatitis B Virus needles and other (HBV), Hepatitis sharps. C Virus (HCV), and others.
Current Risk Control
RISK CONTROL
Likeliho Severit Risk od y Level
Type of Control
21 a) Isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogens hazard from the workplace
Recommended Control Measures
PIC (Due Date / Statu
21 a) Continously send worker training in appropriate engineering controls and work practices, to eliminate or minimize worker exposure.
21 b) Employee injury is later diagnosed with an infectious bloodborne disease
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21 c) Use safer needle devices and needleless devices to decrease needlestick or other sharps exposures.
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SEVERITY Catast tastro rop pic (5) (5) Fatal (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligi bl ble (1) -
Numerou rous fata fatali liti tie es Approximately one single fatality Non-fatal injury, permanent disability or > 4 days MC Disabling but not permanent injury or 1-4 days MC Minor abrasions, brui se ses, cut, first aid type injury -
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION No
Activities / Equipment/ Equipment/ R/NR* Hazard Facilites Walking on the slippery floor
22 a) Slip and Falls
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Consequences
Current Risk Control
22 a) Slip and trip 22 b) Body injury
22 a) Use the non slippery shoe or sandals.
RISK CONTROL
Likeliho Severit Risk od y Level
Type of Control
b) Fix the side bars or handles on stair case
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a) Avoid slippery flooring
22 b) Avoid failing of greasy liquids on floor
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c) Clean floor regularly to avoid the contents of greasy liquids
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SEVERITY Catast tastro rop pic (5) (5) Fatal (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligi bl ble (1) -
Numerou rous fata fatali liti tie es Approximately one single fatality Non-fatal injury, permanent disability or > 4 days MC Disabling but not permanent injury or 1-4 days MC Minor abrasions, brui se ses, cut, first aid type injury -
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION No Activities / Equipment/ Equipment/ R/NR* Hazard Facilites inappropriate inappropriate or lack of PPE.
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23 a) Exposure to hazardous processes or infectious materials or chemicals
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Current Risk Control
23 a) cause disease in humans through pathogens include Human Immunodeficienc y Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and others.
23 a) Wear gloves, when handling chemicals and/or body fluids.
RISK CONTROL
Likeliho Severit Risk od y Level
Type of Control
PIC (Due Date / Statu
23 a) Provide personal protective equipment equipment (PP E) adequately and appropriately
23 b) Wear safety shoes/boots/covers if hazardous substance is likely to splash. 23 c) Wear an apron/gown/coverall s- if hazardous hazardous substance is likely to splash.
Recommended Control Measures
23 b) Establish PPE policy for use of PPE
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23 c) Ensure warning signs required PPE to be worn are posted Mr. P where appropriate (30/12/201
23 d) Use a respirator: when hazardous substance is airborne such as tuberculosis. *R-Routine, NR - Non Routine
LIKELIHOOD Most Like ikely (5) (5) Possible (4) Conceivable (3) Remote (2) Inconceivable (1)
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SEVERITY Catast tastro rop pic (5) (5) Fatal (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligi bl ble (1)
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Activities / Equipment/ Equipment/ R/NR* Facilites Use Glutaraldehyde to disinfect and clean heat-sensitive medical, surgical and dental equipment.
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Hazard
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RISK ASSESSMENT Consequences
23 a) Exposure of Exposure of employees to employees to glutaraldehyde. glutaraldehyde. Short term (acute) effects: Long-term (chronic) effects:
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Risk Level
23 a) Make sure that rooms in which glutaraldehyde is to be used are well ventilated 23 b) Store glutaraldehyde in closed containers in well ventilated areas. 23 c) Use specially designed, mobile, compact, disinfectant soaking stations to facilitate sterilization of heat sensitive equipment equipment such as endoscopes, endoscopes, or GI scopes.
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PIC PIC (Du (Du Date / Sta
23 a) Ensure that the hazards of all chemicals are evaluated and that this information is transmitted to the employees by means of a hazards communication program which includes, labeling, material safety data sheets, and employee Mr. Q Administrative training. (30/12/20
23 d) Use PPE
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SEVERITY Catastropic (5) Fatal (4 (4) Serious (3) Minor (2) Negligible (1)
Numerous fatalities Approximately one single fatality Non-fatal injury, permanent disability or > 4 days MC Disabling but not permanent injury or 1-4 days MC Minor abrasions, bruises, cut, first aid type injury
RISK = LIKELIHOOD X SEVERITY
15 - 25 : HIGH RISK
5-12 MEDIUM
1 - 4 : LOW RISK