AED In The Workplace (CSA)

Cornelius, I agree that OSHA is a need for medical facilities. They made the laws for a reason, and they have proven time and time again that the laws and requirements are needed. The safety training it provides for employees can even benefit them when they are not in the office. They will know what is right and wrong, and they would probably stick by that to prevent their families and close friends from getting sick.

Employers must always make sure that everyone’s health & safety is maintained at all times but they should also make sure that there organisation is up to relevant standards as everyone has the right to work in a safe secure work environment.

5.4 Current regulations set out by the health and safety executive are, 1) Every employer shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that any personal protective equipment provided to his employees by virtue of regulation 4 (1) is properly used. (2) Every employee shall use any personal protective equipment provided to them by virtue of these Regulations in accordance both with any training in the use of the personal protective equipment concerned which has been received by him and the instructions respecting that use which have been provided to him by virtue of regulation 9. (3) Every self-employed person shall make full and proper use of any personal protective equipment provided to him by virtue of regulation 4(2). (4) Every employee and self-employed person who has been provided with personal protective equipment by virtue of regulation 4 shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that it is returned to the accommodation provided for it after use

The influx of insured patients due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) needs to be met with an increase in health care providers to ensure adequate and safe patient care. Currently, there are issues regarding safe staffing within hospitals that leaves the patient’s and healthcare providers’ safety at

Require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure that everyone receives immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill. This will include trained first aiders, first aid boxes and first aid room along with ongoing assessment.

If possible, provide relevant health, safety and security policies / documents from your workplace (or place of study) to support your answer. These documents should be annotated to highlight the relevant sections.

* Within such an environment it would be difficult to ensure the safety of the company employees.

As health care workers we are under a legal obligation to protect an individual from any kind of abuse, whether it is physical, financial, emotional, sexual or psychological .Legislation, policies and procedures exist to promote a safer working environment and reduce the potential for risks occurring. They are tailored for the needs of each setting, known and understood by employers and employees and reviewed on a regular basis.

‘It is an employer's duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. Employers must do whatever is reasonably practicable to achieve this.’

The manager of Associate in Nursing operating theater raised issues with the organisation’s Ohio consultantconcerning the health and safety of employees and their exposure to surgical smoke. New workers had highlighted this issue, that had not been raised antecedently.

The Health and Safety at Work Act is probably one of the main laws to consider as this not only affects your safety but

Employers must ensure the health and safety of employees at work and other people on the premises.

Employers must provide a safe working environment and equipment / uniform / signs to ensure the employees are as safe as they can be. Customers are also provided with a safe store to shop in and measures are put in place to ensure everyone’s safety in kept in tact

My current place of work provides policies and procedures about the use of protective equipment and how/when you must use them as PPE is essential when working within hazardous activities such as disposing of hazardous waste, preparing/handling meals, cleaning etc.

Workplace safety is a major issue faced by nurses in healthcare settings. It is said that, hospitals are hazardous workplaces; unsafe workplaces are dangerous for the patients too. Today, many nurses are suffering hospital violence, heavy workloads causing serious injuries, contracting diseases caused by exposures to certain diseases, antineoplastics, and certain health care toxins, that workers bring home to their families. This in turn leads to acute staff shortages. Ample supply of nurses is very important in providing safe and timely care to the patient population. Maintaining a healthy workplace will enable the healthcare systems to control costs associated with healthcare management as well as enhancing the productivity of nurses in health care. It is estimated that creating a healthy environment in the workplace not only benefit nurses, but also benefits patients and other members of the health care team. This report explains some of the safety issues existing in health care, which directly or indirectly affects nurses as well as the health of the Canadian population.