Medical Center Occupational Health Basics-Chemical & Radiological Hazards

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Lori Rolando discusses various occupational health hazards in a medical center setting. She begins by highlighting the importance of considering non-infectious hazards in medical center occupational health, as the focus is often on infectious exposures. Dr. Rolando then discusses physical hazards, focusing on ergonomics and the importance of fitting the job to the person to decrease stress and strain on the body. She mentions that ergonomic injuries are common in medical centers and can occur in various job roles, such as frontline healthcare workers, nurses, ultrasound techs, patient transport staff, and lab workers.<br /><br />Next, Dr. Rolando discusses slip, trips, and falls, which are also common injuries in medical centers. She emphasizes the importance of identifying and proactively addressing the risks associated with slips, trips, and falls.<br /><br />The video then moves on to discuss radiation hazards in medical centers, particularly ionizing radiation used in imaging procedures. Dr. Rolando explains the different types of radiation and their potential risks, such as eye injuries and skin exposures. She highlights the need for monitoring radiation levels, implementing controls to minimize exposure, and following safety guidelines and standards.<br /><br />Dr. Rolando briefly touches on non-ionizing radiation, chemical hazards, waste anesthetic gases, and cytotoxic drugs. She mentions the potential risks associated with each hazard and the importance of implementing safety measures, monitoring workers' exposure, and providing medical surveillance where necessary.<br /><br />Overall, this video provides an overview of various occupational health hazards in a medical center setting and emphasizes the importance of implementing preventive measures and monitoring workers' exposure to ensure their safety.

Keywords

occupational health hazards

medical center

physical hazards

ergonomics

slips trips and falls

radiation hazards

ionizing radiation

chemical hazards