Transcript HAZMAT PPT - El Paso Community College

EPNEC Community-Wide Orientation
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JCAHO Standards 2006
Environment of Care
(EOC)
• EC 1.10 – Safety Management
• EC 2.10 - Security Management
• EC 3.10 - Hazardous Materials and
Waste Management
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EOC PLANS
….JCAHO (2)
• EC 4.10 – Emergency Management
• EC 5.10 - Fire Safety Management
• EC.6.10 - Medical Equipment
Management
• EC 7.10 - Utilities Management
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CODE BLUE- CARDIAC ARREST
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CODE RED - Fire
EXCEPT FOR Thomason:
DR. RED
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CODE STRONG:
VIOLENT SITUATION
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DISASTER….
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
•TENET: CODE
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL TRIAGE
•THOMASON: PLAN D
•HCA : CODE D
•WBAMC: CODE TRIAGE
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BOMB THREAT
•HCA: CODE ORANGE
•TENET: CODE ORANGE
•THOMASON: CODE ORANGE
•WBAMC: CODE TRIAGE
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INFANT ABDUCTION
•HCA: CODE ALERT
•TENET: CODE ALERT
•THOMASON: CODE PINK
•WBAMC: CODE PINK
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Knowledge of the proper
procedures in the special
handling, use, storage, and
disposal of hazardous wastes
and materials.
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Hazardous Materials
and Waste
- Handling, use, and storage guided/defined by local,
state, or federal regulation
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) - Regulations for Bloodborne Pathogens:
disposal of blood and blood-soaked items
-Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Regulations for
handling and disposal of radioactive waste
-Other: Hazardous vapors (e.g., gluteraldehyde,
ethylene oxide, nitrous oxide)
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Regulations cont.
• Hazardous energy sources (e.g. ionizing
or non-ionizing radiation, lasers,
microwave, ultrasound).
• Joint Commission considers infectious
waste as falling into this category of
materials (hazardous waste)
• Federal regulations do not define
infectious or medical waste as hazardous
waste
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TYPES OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Health-care workers may use or be
exposed to each day
INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
Some infectious substances (such as some
viruses) can be transmitted by blood and other
body fluids,equipment, containers, paper
goods, glassware, linens and by people.
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
These require special handling techniques to
prevent exposure to personnel and visitors.
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TYPES OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND GASES
For example, chemicals, such as ether or
alcohol, can burn or explode.
TOXIC CHEMICALS
A person may be exposed over a long
period of time before effects are noticed.
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Routes of Entry
Inhalation- you breath it (most
common)
Ingestion- you eat it
Absorption- soaks through skin
Injection- puncture wound
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Remember
•Many hazmats are
odorless, colorless and
tasteless
•You may be exposed
before you know it
•Approach safely
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• Product’s chemical and trade name
• Manufacturer’s name, address, and
emergency number
• List of hazardous ingredients
• Details about the product’s physical and
chemical characteristics
• Data on fire and explosion characteristics
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MSDS CONT.
• Health hazard info: routes of entry,
effects of exposure, and signs and
symptoms of exposure
• Emergency and first aid instructions
• Protective equipment and ventilation
requirements (PPE)
• Other precautions for safe handling
and use: disposal of wastes, storage, &
spillage recommendations
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YOUR ATTITUDE -- AND ACTIONS –
…….COUNT!
You must want to do your job safely and you
must understand and use safe practices
and methods. That’s what being part of an
effective safety team is all about!
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In each area of the facility where you
work:
Observe signs, and take precautions
when entering an area identified as
hazardous.
Know what’s inside a container before
you handle it!
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Gloves & Goggles
Masks
Respirator
Gowns & Aprons
Footwear
Good hygiene
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• You know what it is, staff
trained to handle without
assistance
• Small quantity
• No immediate danger to staff
exposed
• Contain the spill
• Act Quickly
• Wear PPE
• FOR OTHER SPILLS: Notify
proper personnel, clear
immediate area
(e.g. unknown substance , large
amt. or dangerous substance)
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• Before entering or leaving work area
• Before and after contact with patient
• After handling items such as bedpans,
dressings, etc.
• After removing gloves
• After using the toilet, blowing your nose
or covering a sneeze
• Before eating, drinking or handling food
or smoking
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• Let falling objects fall
• Practice safe handling
techniques
• Don’t reach into
containers
• Dispose of sharps
carefully
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• Take training seriously
• Avoid taking shortcuts
• Report unsafe
conditions
• Know emergency
procedures
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