Risk Management in NHS Laboratories (Part 1) – Practice Flashcards

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key terms, legislation, procedures, and safety concepts from the lecture on Risk Management in NHS Laboratories (Part 1).

A is anything that has the potential to cause harm.

hazard

is defined as how likely it is that someone could be harmed and how seriously.

Risk

The primary legislation covering occupational health and safety in Northern Ireland is the Health and Safety at Work (NI) 1978.

Order

A laboratory Trust, as an employer, has a legal duty of to keep employees and visitors safe.

care

Risk Assessments are required under the Management of Health and Safety at Work 1999.

Regulations

Compliance with international healthcare laboratory standards requires Risk Assessment under ISO :2022.

15189

The five steps to Risk Assessment are: Identify, Assess, Control, Record, and .

Review

In the hierarchy of control, is the most effective method of hazard control.

Elimination

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is considered the line of defence in the hierarchy of control.

last

The 5x5 matrix combines and consequence to determine risk level.

likelihood

Risk assessors must be , understanding both the activity and the assessment process.

competent

Regular review of a Risk Assessment should occur at least every years or after a change/incident.

two

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations are commonly abbreviated as .

COSHH

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) must accompany any hazardous chemical under UK regulations.

REACH

The COSHH assessment considers hazards, control measures, storage, disposal and health monitoring.

occupational

Containment Level laboratories can generally handle most routine diagnostic specimens; higher levels are reserved for riskier agents.

2

The Advisory Committee on Dangerous (ACDP) provides scientific advice on pathogen risks.

Pathogens

Hazardous chemicals can enter the body by inhalation, ingestion, absorption or .

injection

Sharps contaminated with cytotoxic medicines must be disposed of in the /pharmaceutical waste stream.

cytotoxic

The symbol showing a flame indicates a chemical hazard.

flammable

sheets list information such as first-aid measures, handling, and disposal for chemicals.

Safety Data

Before working with hazardous chemicals, staff must complete mandatory training.

COSHH

White laboratory coats must be removed in areas such as staff rooms.

clean

Fire Risk Assessments are typically conducted by Trust Safety Officers.

Fire

Flammable liquids, compressed gases, and electrical equipment are major sources of in laboratories.

fire

Water fire extinguishers are suitable for solid fuel fires but should be used on electrical fires.

not

Any accident, incident, or near miss should be recorded on Q- in the laboratory.

Pulse

Serious incidents impacting patients may also be logged on the Trust-wide system called .

Datix

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations are abbreviated as .

RIDDOR

Under RIDDOR, work-related deaths, major injuries, and dangerous occurrences must be reported to .

HSENI

Visitors must sign in and wear a coat when entering laboratory work areas.

protective

Eating, drinking, and applying cosmetics are forbidden except in areas.

designated

Staff must not undertake any procedure without documented of competence.

evidence

In the event of a chemical spill, minor spill kits are available; major spills may require assistance from the Fire and Service.

Rescue

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require that equipment be maintained in a condition.

safe

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 address lifting and risks.

carrying

Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 focus on the safe use of and computer screens.

monitors

Documentation such as SOPs, risk assessments, and training records are stored on the electronic system .

Q-Pulse

The laboratory Health and Safety Officer coordinates activities through a bi-monthly group.

H&S

Hazardous substances can be absorbed through the skin; therefore, gloves are worn when handling chemicals.

nitrile

Training in every activity includes safe procedure and required (e.g., goggles, gloves).

PPE

‘Reasonably practicable’ means balancing risk reduction with time, money and .

effort

An example of hazard elimination was referring Urinary Free Cortisol tests to another lab, removing use from the local process.

dichloromethane

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 ensure adequate facilities.

welfare

The term ‘biohazard’ refers specifically to hazards arising from material.

biological