Primary Care IIPP Training General Office & Clinic Safety

Shawn HolleSafety AnalystDPH: Occupational Safety & Health Section

What We Do On the Job

Filing & Report WritingComputer WorkAnswering Multiple Telephone LinesBending & LiftingHanging Pictures & CalendarsSweeping, Mopping, CleaningRoutine MaintenanceFacility RepairsIM Injection & PhlebotomyMinor Surgical & Dental ProceduresFirst AidCPR

3/22/2012 DPH/OSH 3

Staying Safe On the Job Everyday. Everyone.

Self EvaluatePlan AheadThink Things ThroughGet Help When NeededGood CommunicationDon’t Climb on Chairs!!!!Don’t Do Things You Are Not Trained To DoArrange Work Areas to Increase EfficiencyReduce Repetitive MotionsUse Universal Precautions

Awkward Postures Watch How You Move!

Reaching Over The HeadBending To Get Something Down LowStraining To Reach Something High Up

Awkward Postures Prevention Strategies

Stop It Keep Things Close Use a Headset Lift Less at One Time

Repetitive Tasks Watch How You Move!

Heavy TypingNote TakingReport WritingFilingConstantly Answering The PhoneMopping, Dusting, SweepingRoutine Maintenance

Repetitive Tasks Prevention Strategies

Keep Work Areas OrganizedUse Keyboard Short CutsUse Proper Body MechanicsMinimize Unnecessary Movements

Bending & Lifting Watch How You Move!

Prevention StrategiesUse Proper Body MechanicsWhen Handling Files Lift Less At One Time!

Slips Trips Falls Watch Where You Step!

Watch For Crazy CordsHeavy ClutterBlocked PathwaysDamaged FlooringPuddles & SpillsBroken Furniture

Slips Trips Falls Prevention Strategies Identify Workplace Hazards & Tell Someone!

Check Out the Checklist at the End of This Presentation

Stress Who Needs It?

Increases Susceptibility to Illness & Injury

Find Healthy Ways To Manage It

Stress Prevention Strategies

Eat RightConsider ExerciseConsider MeditationExplore Relaxation Techniques

Protecting Ourselves in the Clinic? Universal Precautions

Assume All Human Blood & Body Fluids Are Infectious

Exposure Risks on the Job?

Lab Work, PhlebotomyMinor SurgeryDental ProceduresSample ProcessingPatient CareSite Visits Outreach WorkFirst AidCPR

Exposure Sources

Needlesticks or CutsContact With Non-intact SkinSplashes to Mucous Membranes

Prevention Strategies Hand Washing!

Handwashing is Most Effective Way to Prevent Disease Transmission

Prevention Strategies Using Engineering Controls

Isolate or Remove Hazard From Workplace

Clothing or Equipment Worn That Keeps Blood From Clothing, Skin, Eyes, Mouth, or Mucous Membranes

Prevention Strategies Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Prevention Strategies Administrative Controls & Warning Labels

Cover Your Cough Signs in Waiting & Exam RoomsPost Needlestick Hotline (415) 469-4411Simple Procedural How To ChecklistsLabel Biohazard & Sharps ContainersRefrigerators & Freezers Containing SamplesContainers to Store, Transport, Ship Biohazard Waste

□ Stairs Without Handrails

□ Supplies Stacked on the Floor

□Boxes & Carts Left In Walkways (Cluttered or Narrow Walkways)

□ Damaged Floor Tiles

□ Employees Carrying Heavy Loads to Avoid Extra Trips

□ Poor Lighting Along Walkways and Work Areas

□ Damaged or Wet Carpet

□ Extension Cords Across Walkways

□ Slippery Sidewalks / Parking Areas

□ Spills

□ Uneven Walking Surfaces

□ Wet Stairs (From Leaks and Weather)

□ Wobbly Step Stools / Ladders

Basic Safety Consideration Checklist Common Problems

□Work areas: Provide enough work space to avoid collisions. Redesign the layout to eliminate blind corners and areas of clutter.

□ Materials storage: Provide proper storage so walkways and work areas are kept free of clutter.

□ Tripping hazards: Keep electrical cords out of walkways. Maintain carpets in good condition. Replace Broken Floor Tiles.

□ Slipping hazards: Install non-slip surfaces and handrails on stairs, and place non- slip floor mats at entrances and in wet areas.

□ Work practices: Train workers not to move too quickly, not to carry items too tall to see over, and to warn other workers when they pass behind them.

□ Understand Flood Control Procedures for Your Facility!

□ Spills: Clean up spills immediately. Use signs to warn Employees of slippery floors.

□ Reaching and climbing: Store frequently used items in accessible locations. Provide ladders and footstools, and keep them in good condition.

□ Lighting: Keep work areas well lit

□ Submit Timely Work Orders for Major Repairs

□ Communicate All Housekeeping Issues to Custodial Services

Basic Safety Consideration Checklist Common Solutions

Basic Safety Consideration Checklist Common Problems

□ Full Sharps Containers

□ Shortage of Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment

□ Needle Stick Hotline # Not Posted

□ No Cover Your Cough Signs in Waiting & Exam Rooms

□ Inadequate Handwashing Facilities

□ Improperly Labeled Biohazard Containers

□ Unsecured Sharps Containers

□ Fill In the Blanks With Any Problems At Your Facility

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Basic Safety Consideration Checklist Common Solutions

□ Full Sharps Containers: Swap Out ¾ Full Sharps Containers

□ PPE Shortage: Order Appropriate PPE in Appropriate Quantities

□ Needle Stick Hotline # Not Posted:

Needlestick Hotline (415) 469-4411□ No Cover Your Cough Signs in Waiting & Exam Rooms: Put Some Up

□ Inadequate Handwashing Facilities: Consider Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer

□ Improperly Labeled Biohazard Containers: Label Them

□ Unsecured Sharps Containers: Have Facilities Secure Them.

□ Fill In the Blanks With Any Solutions At Your Facility

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