OSH Induction

[Audio] OSH Induction Prepared by OSHMS Team. Prepared by OSHMS Team.

[Audio] Contents Introduction : Safety and Health Overview Caregivers Roles and Responsibilities Workplace Hazards Common Workplace hazards Ergonomics Incident Reporting Emergency Procedures Emergency Codes Healthcare Waste Management Chemical Safety.

[Audio] Occupational Health & Safety : A multidisciplinary field concerned with preventing people from becoming ill because of their work. Occupational, Safety & Health Management System ( OSHMS) was developed as per the directions of Abu Dhabi Government to manage environment, health and safety issues in-order to identify, control and reduce workplace risks and the impacts of their business activities, on the environment, human health and the safety of workers and the community..

[Audio] Caregiver's Occupational Safety & Health Roles & Responsibilities are: Comply with reasonable OSH instructions and safe operational procedures Use of appropriate personal protective equipment ( PPEs) and safety systems Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures Assist with the preparation of risk assessments Report any & all OSH hazards, incidents, and near misses Attend applicable departmental safety trainings Familiarize themselves and comply with all OSHMS policies, standards and procedures that are relevant for their workplace Cooperate with ICLDC management with respect to any action taken by the ICLDC to comply with OSHMS requirements Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone's health and safety.

[Audio] ( 1) Knowledge Check: Which from the following is NOT your responsibility as a caregiver when it comes to Occupational Safety and Health?.

[Audio] WORKPLACE HAZARDS. WORKPLACE HAZARDS. .

[Audio] Common Workplace Hazards Hazard is any substance, physical effect, or condition with potential to harm people or property. Some of the common workplace hazards are Hazardous Chemicals , Fire , Ergonomic Issues, Electrical Hazards , Sharps and Needles , Infectious Disease , Slips and Trips and Mental Stress.

[Audio] Ergonomics in workplace is fitting the work environment to the worker which includes work stations, tools & equipment. The goal is to eliminate discomfort and risk of injury due to work. Importance of Ergonomics Exposure to an ergonomic risk increases the likelihood that you will experience discomfort. Musculoskeletal disorders can be controlled or prevented. Awkward posture, Sustained posture for long period of time, Repetition and Contact Stress can lead to Musculoskeletal Disorder.

[Audio] What is the importance of Ergonomics?. 9.

[Audio] This is an Ergonomics Guide of the correct posture in the office Place your monitor an arm's length away Rest your eyes periodically by looking at objects at a distance Position your head directly above the base of your neck Avoid sitting in a way that places body weight more on one side Make sure that the weight of your arms is supported at all times Place monitor and keyboard in front of you Adjust the brightness of the screen to avoid screen glare Do not keep the phone jammed between your neck Make sure your keyboard and mouse are kept close to you Make sure your keyboard and mouse are kept close to you Make sure your feet reach the floor when you are seated.

[Audio] Incident ReportingSafety EVENT REPORT. Incident Reporting (Safety EVENT REPORT).

[Audio] The AD OSHMS SF defines an OSH incident as: An event or a chain of events which has caused or could have caused fatality, injury, illness and/or damage loss to assets, entity reputation or third parties. Types of OSH Incidents: Health and Safety Incidents Environmental Incidents Occupational Illness or Injury Incidents.

[Audio] Health and Safety Incidents Fatality Reportable serious injuries Reportable occupational illness / disease Reportable dangerous occurrences Lost time injuries Journey injuries Restricted work day case Medical treatment case First aid injury Equipment / property damage Near miss / hazards Environmental Incidents Spill / release / discharge to the land / water including groundwater Release discharge to Atmosphere Environmental noise and / or vibration Unauthorized / accidental vegetation or harm Harm to Animal species Occupational Illness or Injury Any of the work-related diseases An injury to a person shall be considered as an occupational injury if: It occurs on the way to or from work It occurs at work Arises from a work practice and / or conditions in a work place By employees during and by reason of carrying our their duties.

[Audio] Health and Safety Incidents. 14. Environment of Care.

[Audio] Near miss / hazards An unplanned event or series of events that occurred at the workplace which, although not resulting in any injury, illness or equipment/ property damage, had the potential to do so.

[Audio] Occupational illness / disease Any work-related abnormal condition or disorder. Other than an injury, which is mainly caused by exposure to workplace factors associated with the employment. It includes acute and chronic illnesses or disease that may be caused by repetitive motion, inhalation, infectious organisms, absorption, ingestion or direct contact..

[Audio] Fatality (work-related) Is a death resulting from a work related injury or illness, regardless of the time intervening between injury and death..

[Audio] Restricted work day case Is a work-related injury or illness that results in limitations on work activity that prevent an individual from doing any task of his/her normal job or from doing all of the job for any part of the day..

[Audio] Serious injuries Is a work-related serious injury such as serious burns due to thermal and chemical agent, serious eye injury, serious head injury, serious laceration..

[Audio] Journey injuries Injuries caused while travelling or when you are in a journey to work or for the purposes of work..

[Audio] Dangerous occurrences A significant incident arising out of or in the course of work that did not result in serious injuries/and or fatalities but had potential to have done..

[Audio] Medical treatment case Work-related injury or illness that calls for medication, treatment, or medical check that is administered by a health-care professional and that goes beyond first aid case. Medical treatment case does not result in lost time from work beyond the date of the injury..

[Audio] Property/ Equipment Damage An incident that has occurred as a result of entity activates that has resulted in damage to property, building, vehicles, plant and equipment..

[Audio] First aid injury Is a minor work-related injury or illness that calls for only simple " First Aid" treatment and does not call for follow-up treatment by a health-care professional. First aid injuries do not result in lost time from work or work restrictions..

[Audio] Lost time injuries Any absence from work resulting from work-related fatalities, permanent total disabilities, permanent partial disabilities and lost workday case..

[Audio] Reporting Health & Safety Related Incident The report shall include the date, time, location, chemical(s) and their volume, and names of all persons involved, including any visitors who were exposed and personnel involved in the clean-up. Location of the form is in the Public\ICLDC Forms\Quality QPS \ QPS024.

[Audio] Select a reportable health and safety incident:.

[Audio] Which form should be used to report incidents related to health and safety?.

[Audio] Emergency Procedure. Emergency Procedure.

[Audio] Emergency Telephone Numbers Internal Emergency Numbers For main branch Khaleej Alarabi its 999 For Al Ain branch it is 4999 For ZSC it is 888 Internal Emergency Numbers Fire 977 Ambulance 998 Civil Defence 999.

[Audio] The purpose of emergency codes is to To alert staff in case of emergency situations and To convey essential information as quickly, with as little confusion as possible whilst also remaining discrete in order to keep both patients and visitors calm..

[Audio] ICLDC Emergency Codes. DIAMOND. DIAMOND. ADDITIONAL CODES FOR ZAYED SPORT CITY ONLY.

[Audio] CODE RED— FIRE INCIDENT The emergency code designated in case of fire in the center. All staff are required to evacuate and go to the designated assembly areas until instruction to return in the building is advised. Fir is A process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning. The fire triangle consists of 3 elements Oxygen, Fuel and heat For fires to start and then carry on burning 3 elements are required to be present for the fire to start Sources of Heat are Smoking, Electrical equipment, Heaters, Contractors tools and equipment, Arson To prevent fire or reduce the hazard risk we need to either Reduce or Remove Fuel Reduce or Remove Heat source Reduce or Remove Oxygen.

[Audio] Fire Fighting and Protection System consists of Smoke Detector Manual Call Point Sprinklers Fire Exit Signage Evacuation Chair Fire Extinguishers Fire Hose Cabinet Fire Blanket Fire Evacuation Plan Assembly Point.

[Audio] Manual Call Point Manual call points perform a vital role in enabling anyone to raise the alarm in the event of discovering a fire. The activation of a fire detection system is achieved either automatically, initiated by a detector, or through a manual call point or pull station. All staff should familiarize themselves with the locations of these call point. Emergency Staff Identification Designated staff are appointed on each floor of ICLDC during emergency , they can be identified by the following: First Aid Wears an orange tabard with " First Aid" label at the back, they are located at the Nursing Assessment Areas and always ready when emergency arises. Fire Wardens Wears an orange tabard with " Fire Warden" label at the back, they are located on each floor and appointed from different areas..

[Audio] Emergency Response Remain calm If possible or safe to do so, assist / guide patients and visitors towards the Emergency Exit Contain the fire to an area by closing all the doors on your way out If you feel confident & it is safe, try to extinguish the fire Stay in the assembly area until its been directed to go back to the building. Evacuation Procedure " Race" R for Rescue , Rescue All persons in danger A for Alarm , Activate break the manual call point glass C for Contain, Close all doors E for EXTINGUISH, only if its safe to do so Fire Extinguishers Usage " PASS" P for Pulling the pin between the handle A for Aiming the nizzle at the base of the fire S for Squeezing the handle S for Sweeping from side to side.

[Audio] CODE BLACK — BOMB THREAT The emergency code designated to alert staff about the possible occurrence of a bomb threat within the parameters of the Centre. In the event that you hear an EVACUATION ALARM or upon hearing the CODE GREEN or CODE BLACK all staff should evacuate the building. Emergency response : Take the exact details of any telephone message ( code words or numbers) Note whether the caller is male/female, has an accent, background noises. Ask the location, size, shape and type of device and when it is likely to go off. The information obtained will make finding the device easier. If you can, while on the call, get the attention of any staff to alert the others. When the call has finished do not hang up, keep the line open (the call may be traced). Complete Form OSH031 Bomb Threat Checklist with the noted information..

[Audio] CODE GREEN— EVACUATION The emergency code designated to initiate an orderly response when it is necessary to evacuate within a certain perimeter until a situation can be contained. The evacuation may be limited to a specific area or may be of a largescale, possibly for a prolonged period of time. Emergency Response Remain calm If possible or safe to do so, assist/ guide patients and visitors towards the Emergency Exit Stay in the assembly area until its been directed to go back to the building..

[Audio] CODE WHITE— VIOLENCE The emergency code designated to alert when there is an abusive behavior or assault of patients, visitors and staff. Every member of staff has the responsibility to be vigilant regarding abusive behavior or assault of patients, visitors and staff happening in the workplace. Code White Response Activation Criteria : Staff perceives themselves or others to be in danger of physical harm or verbally abuse by an aggressive or abusive person. A person is acting out in a manner that is dangerous to self, others or environment. The situation is rapidly escalating out of control. Emergency Management Procedure: • Remain calm. • Speak to the person in a respectful and non-threatening manner. • Then call internal emergency number if possible, or ask other staff to do the call to advise the Operator of the Code White situation. • Be sure to give the specific location where the Code White Response team is needed. • If possible or safe to do so, remove other patients and visitors from the situation..

[Audio] Dealing with Aggressive Patient Listening First Try to really listen to why the patient is upset before responding. Express positive body language, arms relaxed, positioned in front with hands crossed below the waist. 2. Speak Softly Speak softly, pause before you speak Speaking softly will help you to gain control of the tone of the conversation. Help to calm the patient and allow them to listen to you clearly. 3. Escalate If you are unable to resolve the issue , remain calm, and please ask the patient to wait while you contact a Supervisor or Team leader or Manager on duty. Offer them water while they wait as this will help them to stay calm and see your compassionate and helpful demeanour. 4. Safety Threatened Area Manager or representative give directions to activate code white: Security & area representative will arrive immediately to remove the patient and contact police if necessary..

[Audio] CODE BROWN— HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE The emergency code designated to alert staff to a spill involving a chemical, biological, or radioactive material that may pose a threat to your health or to the environment. Emergency Response Assume that the spill is hazardous. Move people away from the area to prevent exposure. Notify person in charge of department. Contact Maintenance and/or Housekeeping Assist any injured or exposed/contaminated persons. Isolate area &deny entry except to emergency responders. Evaluate the hazard and risk: What spilled? How much? Hazards of the material? Location of the spill? The need to shut down mechanical systems? The potential for environmental contamination? 8. Fill up an Safety Event Report - The report shall include the date, time, location, chemical(s) and their volume, and names of all persons involved, including any visitors who were exposed and personnel involved in the clean-up..

[Audio] CODE GOLD — UTILITY FAILURE The emergency code designated to alert staff regarding major black-outs &/or major power failure, Water leak or elevator failure. The event of a major center outage, ICLDC has emergency generators that will restore power to some areas of the facility. Emergency Response Remain calm. Follow directions for immediate action. If evacuation of a building is required, seek out persons with special needs and provide assistance. Laboratory personnel should secure all test tubes. Unplug electrical equipment that they are assigned to turn on. All chemicals should be stored in their original locations. • Do not light candles or other types of flames for lighting. • Unplug all electrical equipment (including computers) and turn off the light switches. Emergency Management Procedure For People Trapped In The Elevator: • Tell the passengers to stay calm and that you are getting help. • Ask any of the General Assistant to Contact the Facility Manager. • Stay near the passengers until the assistance arrives, provided it is safe to stay in the building..

[Audio] CODE SILVER — WEAPON / HOSTAGE Situation The emergency code designated to alert staff in providing a rapid, organized and thorough response to an incident where there is an individual wielding/firing a weapon and/or a hostage situation. Emergency Reponse Warn others of the situation by calling out for everyone to "take cover". Immediately seek cover or Lock the door to the room. If a landline is available dial the Internal Emergency Number and report " Code Silver". Provide the Operator/Security Dispatch with as much information as possible including, but not limited to the following: - Exact location of the shooting/hostage situation and/or where the individual with the weapon was last seen - Description of the individual - Number of victims and/or hostages - Leave the phone open • If a landline is not available and a cell phone is used, dial " 999" and report that there is a shooting/hostage situation. Provide the 999 Call Center with the following: - ICLDC exact location and the floor / area of the shooting/hostage situation and/ or where the individual with the weapon was last seen - Description of the individual - Number of victims and/or hostages - Leave the phone on but in the SILENT mode.

[Audio] CODE GERY— WEATHER WARNING The emergency code designated to alert staff in the case of adverse / extreme weather conditions while working in the center. Emergency Response Remain calm. Be alert for any news. Be vigilant for any instructions from the higher Authority..

[Audio] CODE DIAMOND—IT FALIURE Unexpected shutdown and failures are inevitable and therefore an alternate manual process has been created to be followed in any such events. Emergency Response Unexpected shutdown and failures are inevitable and therefore an alternate manual process has been created to be followed in any such events. When the system shuts down, the IT Director or Injazat personnel are responsible to verify the reason of the breakdown and decides should a manual process needs to be initiated. If needed, IT staff shall inform the Director of Operations who shall notify the Department Heads about the breakdown and then activate the " Code Diamond" by phoning the internal emergency number. Once the "Code Diamond" is activated, all concerned staff should start the alternate manual process as outlined in the policy and their individual process flow chart..

[Audio] CODE BLUE — Cardiac / Respiratory Arrest CODE 25— Patient Requiring Urgent Medical Response Emergency Response Call the internal emergency number. Inform Operator briefly the Incident and Location. Example: Hello... This is A... We have a Code 25 Incident in the cafeteria. Staff fainted. The operator will call out the Code 25 team for the Resuscitation team to take over. This is located in all toilets and medical rooms and pushing this button activates an alarm in the Nursing Area for them to respond right away..

[Audio] A patient is being verbally abuse to you, what will you do?.

[Audio] You are working in the office and you notice smoke coming out from your PC what will be the first thing you will do ?.

[Audio] You find a suspicious bag in the facility, what will be the first response you would take?.

[Audio] Healthcare Waste Management. Healthcare Waste Management.