HOSPITAL CLEANING WORK HAZARDS

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HOSPITAL CLEANINGWORK HAZARDS
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MAIN HAZARDS

• Trips/Slips/Falls
• Fire
• Electrocution
• Chemical Handling
• Bio Hazards
• Manual Handling
• Needle Prick Injury
• Road Crossing

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SLIPS, TRIPS FALLS

• Many Conditions that can lead to people getting
  hurt in falls, like
• Damaged or slippery surfaces.
• Running or moving too fast.
• Obstructions in walkways.
• Unsafe ladders or stairs
• Improper shoes

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SLIPS, TRIPS FALLS

• Follow these hints and prevent Dangerous Slips
• Clean up spills, drips, and leaks immediately.
• Put up signs or barriers to warn people.
• Wear shoes with non-skid soles made of materials.
• Avoid turning sharply.
• Walk slowly.
• Keep walkways clear.

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HOUSEKEEPING TO PREVENT FIRES

• Keep machine/tools free of dust and grease.
• Use non-flammable cleaners.
• Store flammable materials in designated
  locations.
• Keep workplace free of fire hazards
• Obey NO SMOKING signs and rules.

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PREVENT ELECTRICAL RISKS

• Dont overload outlets.
• Dont leave heating equipment unattended.
• Dont use temporary wiring.
• Dont use defective equipment.
• Dont put cords under rugs.
• Dont place cords near heat.
• Replace wires when insulation gets frayed or
  worn.

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MANUAL HANDLING

• Dont overload outlets.
• Dont leave heating equipment unattended.
• Dont use temporary wiring.
• Dont use defective equipment.
• Dont put cords under rugs.
• Dont place cords near heat.
• Replace wires when insulation gets frayed or
  worn.

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HOUSEKEEPING TO PREVENT FIRES
All Chemicals Are Hazardous
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Chemical hazards

• Chemicals are the most common and significant
  health hazards
• Chemicals can be hazardous for numerous reasons
  and can combine with other chemicals to make new
  hazards
• All hazards must be taken into account when using
  and storing chemicals.

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Objectives

• To
• Recognize chemical hazards commonly encountered
  in the field
• Explain warning properties of various chemical
  hazards
• Describe how to evaluate and control these
  hazards.

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• The degree of hazard associated with a particular
  chemical will depend on
• Its physical properties
• Its toxicity
• The way it is used
• The environment in which it is encountered.

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Chemical Handling/Hazards
Chemical hazards Liquids, Dust, Fume/Smell, Mist,
Vapour gas Modes of Entry Ingestion Skin
Absorption/eyes Inhalation Toxicity Ability of
the substance to harm the body and the manner in
which it harms the body Quantity Duration
Toxicity Dose The dose makes the poison
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Physical Classification
Chemicals may be found in solid, liquid, aerosol,
or gas and vapor form. The degree of danger
varies according to the form of the chemical and
the factors previously discussed.
Solids
Aerosols
Liquids
Vapours
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Aerosols

• Aerosols is a term used to describe fine
  particles (solid or liquid) suspended in air.
• Examples of aerosols include dust, fumes, mist,
  fog, smoke, and smog.
• Knowing how various aerosols are generated will
  help you anticipate where aerosol hazards may
  exist in the field
• Aerosols may be a hazard to the eyes, skin, and
  the respiratory system.

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Liquids

• For example,
• inhalation is the primary route for a chemical
  to enter the body. Its vapour pressure is
  important in determining the liquid degree of
  hazard.
• Liquids with a low vapor pressure may create a
  low airborne concentration.
• Liquids with a high vapor pressure may produce
  high airborne concentrations.
• The hazard level of an airborne concentration
  depends in part on the chemical's toxicity.

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Exposure Route
Eye
Ear
Nose
Mouth
Lung
Musculo-skeletal
Skin
Whole body
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Target Organs
CNS
Eye
Nose
Ear
Mouth
Lung
Heart
Liver
Digestive tract
Skin
Kidneys
Reproductive system
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Personal Protective Equipment
Types Protective Clothing Gloves Goggles Shi
elds Hearing Protection Respirator - Air
Supplied Air Purified
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BIO HAZARDS SYMBOL
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National Fire Protection AssociationHazard
Classification
Flamability
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0
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Health
W
Reactivity (Stability)
Water