3. Occupational risk in Healthcare

Below are hazards in Healthcare EXCEPT

• Noise

• Leptospirosis

• Shif work causing stress

• Whole body vibration

Answer explanation

Whole body vibration in transportation

Below are safety hazards that can be exposed to healthcare worker EXCEPT

• traffic accident

• fire

• Prolonged standing

• Needle stick injury

List 5 hazards that can be exposed to a medical staff?

Below are ways to control hazards in healthcare EXCEPT

• §Limit number of staff members caring for a patient with certain illnesses

• §Use puncture-resistant waste boxes for discarding sharp items and needles

• §Reduce the number of injections by providing oral medication

• Use equipment to assess vibration in the hands.

Give TWO suggestions to decrease psychosocial hazards at your workplace.