In: Nursing
Safety hazards are most comonly seen in workplace that can cause injury, illness,death etc.This can occur in the back of the medical office as well as in front of medical office.
The main 5 safety Hazards in the back of the medical office are as follows:
*Radioactive material and x-ray hazards.
* Biological hazards,blood born pathogens and virus.
* Exposure to chemicals such as formaldehyde used for the prevention of specimens.
* Respiratory anesthetic waste gas exposures.
* Risks in examination room.
The main 5 safety hazards in the front of the medical office are as follows:
* Disruption of electrical power results in threatening situation in usage of elevator.
* The elements such as heat, fuel and oxygen can produce fire.so fire prevention is one of the safety hazard.
*check everyday the condition of furniture such as chairs,table legs,wadrobe to prevent harming others.
* Examine the lamps,bulbs, electrical cords to prevent accidents.
* falls to the people can occur due to the wet floors,injuries occur due to sharp edges.