Question

What are the eight types of safety hazards that can occur at the health care facilities? Describe about fire hazards

Answer 1

The healthcare facilities are the sources of various physical hazards irrespective of their importance in protecting the public health. These are particularly dangerous for those who are not aware of these hazards.

The eight types of safety hazards include,

1. Biological hazards – For example, the infectious microbes
2. Physical hazards – Examples include, wet floors, and lifting heavy weights
3. Sharps – Examples include, needles, lancets, and broken glass
4. Chemical – For example, reagents, and preservatives
5. Radioactive or x-ray – For example, the equipment that emits radiation
6. Electrical – For example, high voltage equipment
7. Fire or explosive – For example, open flames, and chemicals
8. Latex sensitivity – Especially important in those that are sensitive to latex

Fire hazards can occur at the veterinary healthcare facility, so protective measures should be provided to all the employees. All the employees must review the fire safety guidelines and locate the fire extinguishers in the facility.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends one to never attempt to go back to a fire during the following conditions:

1. When the fire is spreading beyond the area of origin
2. When the fire is spreading to the escape route
3. If one does not aware of operating the fire extinguisher
4. If one has a doubt regarding the extent of usefulness of a fire extinguisher