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DEPARTMENT: JOB CODE: Biomedical Electronics Technician

HAZARDS WHICH MAY BE ENCOUNTERED	INJURY	METHODS TO PREVENT INJURIES
Lifting Objects	Back injuries Hernias	Understand A&P of back, causes of back pain, preventative approaches, use aids when lifting. Preventative measures when lifting and use aids when lifting.
Slip/Trip/Falls	Contusions, Sprains, Strains	Avoid undue speed. Use handrails. Clean up spills immediately.
Fires & Natural Disasters	Burns & All Types of Injuries	Recognize possible causes of fires. Smoking materials, faulty equipment. Employees should educate patients. Compressed gasses are flammable & under pressure so must be handled with care. Workers need to be familiar with disaster plans and know exit routes.
Electrical Hazards	Shocks & Burns	Be aware of unsafe equipment and appliances. Attend electrical safety classes and seek assistance if any unsafe areas are noted.
Assaults	Minor Injury to Death	Employees need to be cognizant to potential dangers to ensure safety. Awareness of existing security measures and defensive behavior can protect employee from assaults.
Obstacles & Broken Objects	Abrasions, Contusions, and Lacerations	Arrange furniture to allow free movement about the room. Keep doors & drawers closed when not in use. Clean/discard broken objects properly (i.e. broken glass should be swept up - not picked up with fingers).
Possible exposure to acids & other chemicals used within the hospital	Refer to MSDS's	Employees should follow procedures as explained in their department Hazardous Material training and refer to MSDS's before using/handling any chemical. Follow procedures and do not use any chemical without proper labeling.
Latex	Dermatitis to death	Alert supervisor if you feel that you are allergic to latex materials. Use non-latex gloves for sterile procedures.
Soaps, Detergents, Cleaning Solutions	Dermatitis	Follow Departmental procedures. Protective clothing is available if Dept. is unable to substitute agents that do not cause dermatitis.
Ergonomic Problems	Wide Variety of Musculoskeletal nervous disorders	Body mechanics, positioning of equipment/furniture, and repetitive actions can cause employees to experience a variety of physical problems. Employees should follow safe body mechanics as described in hospital education. Employees are encouraged to seek assistance from their supervisor if they feel a task is causing them to experience physical problems. Work site evaluation may be indicated and this should be discussed with manager.
Exposure to Video Display Terminals	Eye strain & stress in addition to ergonomic complaints	It is unknown if significant visual dysfunction results from long-term use of VDT's. Problems may be controlled with control of lighting and glare, the color contrast, and workers should have adequately corrected vision. Employees should seek assistance from their supervisor if they feel VDT is causing problems for them.
Possible injuries due to Improper/Defective Guards on Machinery	All types of injuries	Employees should follow safety procedures as outlined in their department. Machinery guards should be intact and in good working order. Any defective equipment should be reported and not used until repaired.
Possible injuries due to Improper Storage of fuel & cylinders of Oxidizing Gas	All types of injuries	Employees should follow safety procedures of fuel & Cylinders of Oxidizing Gas as outlined in their department.
Possible exposure to Noise levels >85 dBa	Hearing Loss	Employees should follow hearing conservation plan as outlined in their department. Adequate hearing protection is provided and should be worn in areas when engineering and administrative controls cannot eliminate the exposure.
Possible exposure to Waste Anesthetic Gases and Ethylene Oxide when doing maintenance and repair of ventilation and exhaust systems.	See MSDS's	Employees should follow procedures as outlined in their department. HAZMAT training is provided in the department and MSDS's are available for review.
Possible Exposure to Solvents/Paints/Adhesives	See MSDS's	Employees may use solvents when cleaning parts, painting, using adhesives. Personal protective equipment should be worn if workers come into contact with solvents. Employees should follow procedures as outlined in the HAZMAT training within their department.
Possible Exposure to Asbestos	Asbestosis, Lung Cancer, Peritoneal Mesothelioma	Asbestosis was commonly used in older buildings as insulating material for steam pipes. Employees should follow procedures as outlined in their department Safety and HAZMAT program.
Possible Exposure/Injury due to Welding	Flash burns, Variety health effects	Employees should follow procedures as outlined in their department Safety and HAZMAT program.
Possible Falls	Contusions, Fractures	Employees often must use ladders and do some climbing as part of their job. Employees should never use ladders in need of repair. Employees should follow safety procedures as outlined in department.
Possible Exposure to hot/steam pipes	Burns	Caution when working around hot/steam pipes. Gloves and eyewear should always be used. Follow departmental procedures for safely working with steam lines.