Module 1 - Manual Handling and Safe Work Practice

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List some exposure sources:

Needle-sticks
Broken, scraped skin
Mucous membranes

What is the minimum personal protective equiptment:

Disposable gloves
Masks, protective eye wear
Gowns
HEPA (High-efficiency particulate air) filter

When should you wear disposable gloves?

when in contact with blood, other body fluids likely

When should you wear masks and protective eyewear?

when blood splashing is likely Signup and view all the answers

When should gowns be worn?

to protect clothing from spurting blood Signup and view all the answers

When should HEPA filters be worn? (N95)

when tuberculosis and Covid-19 is confirmed/suspected Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimum immunisations every health professional should keep up with?

<ol> <li>Tetanus</li> <li>Hepatitis B</li> <li>Diphtheria</li> <li>MMR</li> <li>Polio</li> <li>Influenza</li> <li>COVID-19</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What steps should you take if you are exposed to a patient's blood/body fluid?

– Immediately wash contact area thoroughly with soap, water – Report as soon as possible to receiving hospital, or designated centre – Immediately document situation while it’s fresh in your mind – Comply with required reporting responsibilities in given time frames – Cooperate with incident investigation – Be screened for potential infectious diseases • Takes several months – Obtain proper immunisation boosters – Obtain full medical follow-up Signup and view all the answers

List the eight principles of manual handling:

<ol> <li>Stop and think (plan the lift)</li> <li>Correct foot placement</li> <li>Good posture</li> <li>Get firm and secure grip</li> <li>Smooth lifting</li> <li>Don’t twist</li> <li>Keep close to the load</li> <li>Put the load down & adjust position</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in manual handling?

Risk assessment Signup and view all the answers

What elements are involved in a risk assessment (first step in manual handling & risk management process)

– Identify the hazards – Identify who may be harmed and how – Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions – Record findings and implement them – Review the assessment and update accordingly Signup and view all the answers

What are some practical personal injury prevention strategies?

– Knowledge of appropriate use of audible & visual warning devices – Exercise, strength and conditioning – Practice on-scene survival techniques – Proper driving techniques – Recognise health hazards – Recognise high profile crime areas – Safety restraint use Signup and view all the answers

What personal injury prevention strategies should you place importance on while working?

– Securing equipment in patient care compartment – Safe approach to parking at and exiting the scene – Safe driving – Stress management – Traffic control – Use of on-scene survival resources Signup and view all the answers

Knowing and practicing personal injury prevention strategies requires knowledge of....??

– Illnesses, injuries common to various age groups – Recreational activities – Workplaces – Other community facilities Signup and view all the answers

What are some patient care considerations when implementing prevention strategies while working?

– Identify signs/symptoms of suspected abuse, potentially abusive situations • This is to protect you and heighten your senses – Preplanning helps identify outside resources required <ul> <li>Recognition of dangerous situations</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers