Safety In Our ClinicSafety In Our Clinic
Focus on and commit to
•Infection control•Safe Clinic working conditions
•Safe Handling practices•Safe storage and handling of
hazardous materials Beverley Hazlewood - Student ID 2326207
Responsibilities of Responsibilities of Business OwnersBusiness Owners
To appoint a Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Committee, and a Health and Safety Representative (HSR)
To write policies and procedures for safe workplace practices To provide Workplace Health and Safety induction and
regular training for staff To provide a safe working area for all staff• To store hazardous materials safely according to manufacturer’s
directions; appropriate placement of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs); and recording of all in a Register with copies of SDSs.
To provide appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) To regularly monitor the practices of staff for compliance
with Government and Workplace policies and procedures To consult with staff re WHS practices and risk
reduction To provide First Aid equipment
(Google Images – First Aid signage; SDS; Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. 2011)
Responsibility of Staff membersResponsibility of Staff members To understand that Workplace Health and Safety is
everybody’s responsibility To practically follow WHS policies
and procedures To watch out for hazards, and practice
risk management To report observed hazards to Health &
Safety Representative (HSR) To record/report incidents and
near-misses appropriately(use Injury / Incident report forms – found in Office WHS drawer – submit to HSR) To collaborate with Clinic management and Health & Safety
personnel concerning reduction of risks, safe practices, and your workplace design
To attend WHS meetings and WHS Training To familiarise yourself with Health & Safety signage and
symbols (viewed throughout this presentation)
(Google Images – (WHS signage; Indcident report forms); Workplace Health and Safety, Queensland., 2011)
WHS Committee and HSRWHS Committee and HSR Health and Safety
Representative (HSR)(Name of HSR) - “give workers a voice in health and safety matters at the workplace - involve workers through participation and consultation.”(Workcover QLD, 2015)
(Names of Health and Safety Committee members)
(Google Images – WHS Committees)
What is Hazardous?What is Hazardous? Anything that is a potential danger or risk of danger.
Substances that are chemically toxic / corrosive / contaminated, or in any way potentially harmful to humans
Oil and water on the floor risk of slipping and falling
Infectious disease / wounds uncovered Sharp objects / sharp corners of tables etc. Heavy / awkward to carry objects
drums of oil; bags of linen; boxes of herbals & supplements; massage tables….
Repetitive movements & force; sustained/awkward posture; exposure to vibration…
Long times without breaks Stress
(Google Images - WHS signage; Queensland Government, 2011)
Risk management Risk management Hierarchy of ControlHierarchy of Control
Google Images > Hierarch of control of risk
Example of Risk Management using Example of Risk Management using Hierarchy of ControlHierarchy of Control
Control Measure Examples of questions to ask
1. Elimination Is the activity really required? 2. Substitution Can item/load be changed?3. Isolation N/A4. Redesign/ Engineering controls
How is the layout of the workplace impacting the physical strain?Is it feasible to introduce mechanical lifting / massage methods?
5. Administration Controls
How can we support staff to employ safe body mechanics during tasks? E.g. Training, supervision, appropriate policies and procedures. Enforced rest breaks, implement job rotation strategies where appropriate
6. Personal Protection Equipment
What safety equipment could reduce the incidence of manual handling incidents?e.g. gloves, non-slip shoes; non-slip floor
Considering Management of Manual Handling Risk
(AIAS Study Smart, 2016 – SCP – Manual Handling).
Levels of RiskLevels of RiskRisk Matrix – for assessing the level of risk
Google Images – Risk Matrix
The Health and Safety Representative (HSR) will regularly and randomly monitor clinic rooms, linen registers, etc. for compliance with all WHS policies and procedures.
Hazardous substancesHazardous substancesCleaning Products/ Chemicals Safe Storage
RiskCorrosive / toxic /
carcinogenic / harmful to skin / harmful fumes Management of Risk
- Requires Safe Handling practices- PPE
(Wear rubber gloves, protective apron)
Store away from public and children’s access
Store in original and labelled containers
Store in accordance with manufacturers instructions
Keep lids on containersSDSs kept close to
products
Google Images – Cleaning Products; WHS signage,; SDSAIAS Study Smart, 2016 – Hazardous substances
Infection Infection Prevention Control
Wash hands before and after touching a client
Change linen after every client Keep broken skin covered If you are sick – stay home
risk of infecting others Use PPE (gloves, breathing
mask; Safety glasses) in presence of risk E.g. a client who has Hepatitis
A,B,or C / AIDS / Influenza• Safely dispose of contaminatedmaterial (tissues,Gloves, masks, linen…)
(Google Images – infections control; AIAS Study Smart, 2015 - - Infection)
Personal ProtectivePersonal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE)Equipment (PPE)
For protecting hands Safe removal of Clinical rubber gloves
Wear rubber gloves for safe protection from harmful substances and infected persons
Wear breathing masks and Safety glasses in presence of risk of inhaling / being sprayed with harmful substances or pathogens.
(Google Images – rubber gloves; infections control; safe removal of rubber gloves)
Safe Storage of PPESafe Storage of PPE With hazardous substances – rubber gloves, breathing masks, aprons - To be stored in a labelled
cupboard nearby substancesHeavier rubber gloves to be washed, dried and placed within the PPE cupboard Within clinic rooms – clinical rubber gloves,
breathing masks
Practice safe disposal of gloves and masks
(Google images – PPE signage; safe waste disposal)
Evacuation PlanEvacuation Plan
Familiarise yourself with the Evacuation Plan for the building, and the location of First Aid Equipment, Emergency Equipment, and PPE
(Google Images – Evacuation Plans)
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENTEMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
(Google Image - emergency equipment; emergency alarm)
Refer to the Evacuation Plan and Evacuation instructions (re emergency alarms, and response times)Familiarise yourself with the location and the working of Emergency Equipment in case of fire, collapse, heart attack, or injury.
Safe Manual HandlingSafe Manual HandlingLifting/ carrying Safe Ergonomics Risks◦ Lifting and carrying heavy/awkward
loads◦ e.g. drums of massage oil, bags of
linen, boxes of herbals/supplements, massage tables
DO practice Safe lifting techniques Foster teamwork /Mechanical helpto help lift / carry
STRESS reduction• Take adequate breaks• Monitor time constraints• Report workplace bullying /
violence / harassment• Practice assertive communication
and conflict resolution strategies
Furniture and equipment which reduces risk of strain and injury
Monitor your working positioning and posture
Adequate workspace Non-slip floor – clean up
oil/water spills Comfortable temperature
control Adequate lighting Noise level control Adequate airflow
Google Images – Safe lifting; ergonomics; AIAS Study Smart, 2016 – Manual Handling
ReferencesReferences
AIAS Study Smart, 2016, Safe Clinical Practices (various modules mentioned on slides).
Google Images. Located at https://www.google.com.au/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi&ei=tNrkV6-YEYfg0gTOppXIDQ&ved=0EKouCBQoAQ – using various search terms which are indicated on slides.
Queensland Government. (2011). Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2011. Retrieved from https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/W/WorkHSR11.pdf
WorkCover Queensland. (2015). Health and safety representatives and health and safety committees. Retrieved 09/23/2016 from https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/injury-prevention-safety/managing-risks/health-and-safety-representatives-and-health-and-safety-committees
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. (2011). Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and co-ordination: Code of practice 2011. Retrieved from
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/58205/whs-consultation-cooperation-coordination-cop-2011.pdf