Health Administration: Hazard at CSSD

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What is one of the possible causes of burns in a CSSD?

Handling or sorting hot sterilized items or sharp instruments (correct)

Prolonged exposure to noisy equipment

Poor workstation design or setup

Carrying or lifting heavy loads

What is a possible cause of ergonomic hazards in a CSSD?

Carrying or lifting heavy loads

Exposure to UV light

Prolonged exposure to noisy equipment

Bending over sinks (correct)

What is a possible effect of non-ionising radiation in a CSSD?

Heat stress

Eye damage - cataracts (correct)

Hearing damage or loss

Musculoskeletal disorders

What is a possible cause of slips and falls in a CSSD?

Trailing cables Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible risk of manual handling in a CSSD?

Musculoskeletal disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of cuts in a CSSD?

Exposure to sharp items or equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible effect of high temperature and humidity in a CSSD?

Heat stress Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible risk of noise in a CSSD?

Hearing damage or loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of incident reporting in a facility?

To form databases for investigation or prevention Signup and view all the answers

What is an incident report used to capture?

Injuries, accidents, near misses, property and equipment damage, health and safety issues, and workplace misconduct Signup and view all the answers

Why should minor injuries be reported?

Because they may get worse and lead to more serious injuries or health issues Signup and view all the answers

What is a sentinel event?

An unexpected occurrence that resulted in serious physical or psychological injury or death Signup and view all the answers

What is a near miss?

A situation where someone could have been potentially harmed by the risks detected Signup and view all the answers

What type of incident is related to medicine, vaccines, and medical devices?

Adverse event Signup and view all the answers

When should an incident report be completed?

As soon as an incident occurs Signup and view all the answers

Why is incident reporting important?

To identify and prevent future incidents Signup and view all the answers

What is a hazard?

A source of potential damage or harm to an individual's health or life Signup and view all the answers

What is exposure related to in terms of a chemical substance?

The amount and frequency of the substance reaching a person or the environment Signup and view all the answers

What must happen for a hazard to become a risk?

The person must be exposed to the hazard at a level that could cause harm Signup and view all the answers

What is risk?

The probability of a person being harmed or experiencing an adverse health effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for risk?

RISK = HAZARD x EXPOSURE Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand the sun as a hazard?

Because the risk of getting burned depends on various factors Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a hazard?

A burn from a Bunsen burner Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to identify hazards in the workplace?

To control or eliminate hazards and prevent accidents and injuries Signup and view all the answers

What are the six main categories of hazards?

Physical, Chemical, Biological, Ergonomic, Psychological, Environmental Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of reducing risk?

Placing signs warning of a wet floor Signup and view all the answers

What is harm?

Physical injury or damage to health Signup and view all the answers

What type of hazards include viruses, bacteria, and insects?

Biological hazards Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a biological hazard?

Mould Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a condition hazard?

Slipping and falling on a wet floor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of incident reporting?

To report incidents and near misses Signup and view all the answers

What determines the risk of getting burned from the sun?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a biological hazard?

An organism or by-product that is harmful to living things Signup and view all the answers

What is a common type of biological hazard?

Bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

To contain detailed information about a chemical hazard Signup and view all the answers

What is a physical hazard?

An environmental factor that can harm an employee without touching Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a physical hazard?

Slippery floors Signup and view all the answers

What is an electrical hazard?

A dangerous condition where a worker could make electrical contact Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of an electrical hazard?

Shock, arc flash burn, thermal burn, or blast injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a chemical hazard and a biological hazard?

Chemical hazards are hazardous substances, while biological hazards are organisms or by-products Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hazard at CSSD

Risk of burns, cuts, explosion, physical injury, and death due to handling or sorting hot sterilized items or sharp instruments
Risk of exposure to hot objects or steam during sterilization
Lack of appropriate PPE such as gloves
Inadequate maintenance or inappropriate use of high-pressure equipment such as autoclaves

Ergonomic Hazards

Risk of pain in back, hands, or arms due to:
- Standing for long periods of time
- Repetitive motions such as reaching or stretching
- Bending over sinks
- Poor workstation or computer design or set up

Manual Handling

Risk of musculoskeletal disorders due to:
- Carrying or lifting heavy loads
- Pushing or pulling overloaded trolleys

Noise

Risk of hearing damage or loss, physiological effects, work-related stress, and increased risk of accidents due to:
- Prolonged exposure to noisy equipment

Non-Ionising Radiation

Risk of heating/skin burns and eye damage (cataracts) due to:
- Exposure to UV light

Sharps

Risk of cuts and infection due to:
- Exposure to sharp items or equipment

Slips and Falls

Risk of minor injuries (cuts) to major injuries (broken bones, concussion, and even death) due to:
- Slippery or wet floors
- Trailing cables
- Poor housekeeping

Temperature

Risk of heat stress and burns due to:
- High temperature and humidity
- Heat from steam/hot water

Incident Reporting

Purpose: to form databases for investigation or prevention
Types of incidents to report:
- Sentinel events (unexpected occurrences resulting in serious physical or psychological injury or death)
- Near misses (situations where people were not injured but could have been potentially harmed)
- Adverse events (related to medicine, vaccines, and medical devices)
Importance of reporting minor injuries, as they can lead to more serious injuries or health issues

Understanding Risk and Hazard

Hazard: a source of potential damage or harm to an individual's health or life under certain conditions
Risk: the chance or probability of a person being harmed or experiencing an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard
Risk = Hazard x Exposure
Hazards can be reduced by taking measures to minimize or control the hazard

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Identify the hazards and risks associated with equipment in Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) and learn how to prevent them. This quiz covers the causes and consequences of equipment faults, overloading, and unsafe work practices.