...March 2014 with many of my other colleagues. At the time of the visit many emotions were running through me. I was very excited, anxious and nervous at the same time. One of the nurses directed us into a hall and explained about the safety precautions to be taken in order to prevent ourselves from any transmissible diseases. Later we were instructed to separate into groups and observe different types of wards. | First we visited the pediatric ward, where I observed some clinical nursing skills practiced by the nurses. Most of them were very polite and gentle with the patients, who performed their roles with absolute perfection. However there were some nurses who seemed to be ignorant and didn’t respond to patients’ needs. The doctors seemed to be very busy individuals whom weren’t punctual enough. Despite this they performed good communication and interaction skills with not only the patients but also with the people who came along with them and the nurses. They also helped the patients to acknowledge about their health and the procedures that they should undergo.Subsequently as I was observing the orthopedic ward, I was surprised when the doctor showed me the patient's file without seeking consent. In addition to this I also came across patient safety issues. The ICU was undersized, with not many beds available. | It made me realize that discrepancies can exist between what is taught on course and the way in which medicine is practiced in reality. From my own perspective, as a...
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...LRR#1 Bryan Smith Lab Research Report # 1 Strayer University SCI 110.109GA063-1142-001 Introduction to Physical Science Professor Larry Smith January 27, 2014 The world has always been amazed with astronomy which is the study of earth, planets, space, and the universe as a whole. This is one of the oldest practice since the beginning of time. Many civilizations have studied this for years. This was before anyone came up with the idea to build a ship to visit other planets. People have always been amazed by the unknown, and this is why we still have people going to outer space to discover new things. The use of the research for studying outer space is known as Astronomy. According to the web dictionary Astronomy is the scientific study of the matter in outer space, especially the positions, dimensions, distribution, energy, and evolution of celestial bodies and phenomena (http://www.thefreedictionary.com). Early scientist could not just look up in the sky to measure how far away a star actually is and to see what else is up in space. There is other techniques and equipment is needed. Early scientist use a technique called triangulation. This was done by looking at a star and record its location. Then six months later scientist would look at the star again and measure the distance and record any changes (How are astronomers, 2000). The strength of an earthquake by measure the level of shaking on the...
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...Curtin University of Technology Department of Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Management 690 Assignment 2 Management of Health and Safety at Work in the Chemical Industry Prepared for: Professor Geoff Taylor By: Mohammed Alshiha Student ID: 13884145 Date: Jan 1st 2010 1.0 Introduction 1 Declaration (i) I have read and understood Curtin University’s policy on plagiarism and I confirm that the work submitted on the 1st of January by me is my own work, and that the work of any other person contained therein is clearly acknowledged. (ii) The work has been written since the 8th of December 2009. (iii) The references in the work do directly relate to the material appearing immediately before them in the text. (iv) All word-for-word quotes from another author are in quotation marks. Mohammed Alshiha ID#13884145 1.0 Introduction 2 Contents 1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3 2.0 Safety Management System ........................................................................................................ 5 3.0 Risk Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 7 3.1 Search for hazards ................................................................................................................... 7 3.1.1 Systematic...
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...case of an emergency. Children also need to be tauglrt about personal hygiene and good eating habits. In order to provide this for the children I teach them that it is important to bnrsh their teeth after meals and to wash their hands before meals and after toileting. IVe shown the ctrildren the basic food groups and discrxsed with thern the inrpo'rtance of each of these groups to their bodies. lVeVe discussed the nufritious value of the meals they are serued at the center. I also plan exercises to teach them about keeping fit physical$. While walking to the park I show them the proper way to cross the street using the stop, look and listen technique before they cross. I have taken them tc the fire deparfinent so they cau leam fire safety &om the fiiremen. The centers in my cla$sroom are cleaq tables and equipment is wiped offdaity with a water and bleac,h solution. The material is kept on tow shelfs allowing children, to use by choice. I keep *re area well vented througfuout the day. Tables and equipment is wiped offdaily, with a water and bleach solutian. My goals are to teach the childern lifo long habits to keep thom safe and healthy. To make sure they know how to exit a building when needed, or how to protect themselves in an open area during an electical...
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...CASE STUDY Therac-25 Case Study Therac-25 Case Study Therac-25 is a radiation therapy machine that was used for treating patients with cancer. The machine and its predecessors, Therac-6 and Therac-20, was a product from the collaboration of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and a French company called CGR (Leveson, n.d., p. 2). It is this machine that will cause other developers and manufacturers to rethink how to develop machines that will impact people’s lives. The Therac-25 was involved in six massive overdoses that cost three people’s lives, while the machine gave the operator error messages or a message that states that no dose was given (Baase, 2008, p. 425). After the first accident, some users became skeptical of the safety of the device. Yet, the manufacturer turned a blind eye on the matter. They responded to the incident that they have fixed the problem. In the following months, five more accidents occurred. In each incident, the manufacturer, the computer programmer, and the clinic/hospital using the Therac-25 have some responsibilities and flaws that need to be addressed. The Problems Manufacturer What would be the first thing that a manufacturer needs to do when they have an incident with one of their products? It should be the recall of that product, in this case the Therac-25. The Therac-25 can help a person ailing with cancer with its beam but the beam itself would be too harmful to the patient. Any medical equipment that has the potential...
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...be injured or killed. Vehicle Backing NIOSH Fatality Report The injury or fatality of a fire fighter is a catastrophic event, but when this event should be able to be prevented it is especially difficult. The event on August 14, 2004 report F2005-01, showed us again how quickly such accidents can occur. After an incident involving multiple apparatus responded; units began to be terminated, one apparatus needed to be backed out of the area. During this backing operation a 25-year-old female career fire fighter died when she apparently fell from the tailboard and was backed over. During this fatality as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of this department, the fire fighter was riding on the tailgate as a “tailboard safety member.” This with many other fatalities every year should and can be prevented; changing our SOPs and mitigating hazards has to be our approach. Changing this Trend The fire service in the United States averages 100 individual fire fighter fatalities per year. The deaths are related to many issues medical, accidental, and trauma. How then can we change this...
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...Competencies are evaluated through peer references and review of case log from the applicant if available. Evaluates practitioners in response to concerns regarding the provision of safe, high quality patient care This process is not in place. Develops criteria for extending the evaluation period This process is not in place Communicates to the appropriate parties the evaluation results and recommendations based on results This process is not in place Implements changes to improve performance. This process is not in place OVERVIEW : ONGOING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION “The ongoing professional practice evaluation allows the organization to identify professional practice trends that impact on quality of care, and patient safety. Such identification may require intervention by the organized medical staff. The criteria used in the ongoing professional practice evaluation may include the following: Joint Commission recommends: Current practice for AHPs Review of operative and other clinical...
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...from shipping areas (i.e. speed line, flow rack and bottle room) on to power conveyor in a safe, timely and efficient manner, insuring proper product type, size and quantity is shipped as directly by designated personnel. Use power equipment to safely pick and load outbound trailer shipments. Properly load all outbound shipments for safety in handling and transport and ease of delivery. • Equipment – Load, unload, move, stack, store and stage products using a forklift, slip sheet machine, order picker, or other power equipment. Maintain the facilities equipment in a neat, clean, orderly and safe manner. Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the equipment on a daily basis. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner. • Inventory- Keep appropriate records to guarantee inventory control, rotation of stock and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. • Safety/Sanitation/Security- Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area. Report in writing any safety or mechanical problems with the power equipment. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner which consistently promotes safety....
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...sandy was on phone with 911. But the guy pulled out the knife and demanded money. When Jennifer told him that Sandy was the cashier he came running at her with the knife. He chased her into the back room and demanded money; she told him that if he wanted the money then they would have to go back out to the cash register. Jennifer had made it out of the store almost out of the parking lot when she looked back and saw that Sandy was faced with a knife at her throat. Jennifer noticed that Sandy could not get away from the robber so she came back inside and attacked the robber. The police arrived in time to take over the struggle and arrest the guy. This event demonstrated a lot of courage because Jennifer did not even think about her own safety and what could happen if things did not work out. She came back into the store when she was already safely out and fought off the robber until the police arrived and took control of the situation. It takes a lot of courage for someone to put aside their...
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...Unit 1 Essential Working Practices in Vehicle Technology P2: Describe emergency and accident action procedures used in the workplace. Investigate in the main motor vehicle workshop V1, identify location of emergency exits, fire alarm points, fire evacuation notices and assembly point. Identify types and location of fire extinguishers. Fire exit Fire alarm C02 extinguisher Dry powder exting. Front entrance. [pic] Read the document on VLE “P2 emergency procedures Barking” Read the document on VLE “P2 fire and emergency procedures” Read the document on VLE “HSE Motorsport” All documents in folder “Health and Safety Procedures” In Unit 1 EWP Describe in your own words a- Evacuation procedure for Motor Vehicle workshop if you discovered a fire, (a small diagram showing location of fire exits, alarm points, fire extinguishers etc. would make this clearer). Fire exit Fire alarm C02 extinguisher Dry powder exting. If I discovered a fire first I would set off the alarm by the break glass call point (red lightning bolt). Then I would exit the building by fire exit (green rectangles) and meet at the assembly point marked on the fire evacuation poster (blue folded paper). When exciting I must leave all belongings and stop working. Also I would not return unless authorized to do so or leave unless authorized. All equipment must be turned off as leaving and doors closed. At...
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...Section 1 Biological Safety Chapter 3 Standard Laboratory Practice and Technique STANDARD LABORATORY PRACTICE AND TECHNIQUE Biohazard Warning Signage A sign incorporating the universal biohazard symbol must be posted at the entrance to the laboratory when infectious agents are present. Biosafety Level 1: The sign may include the name of the agent (s) in use, and the name and phone number of the laboratory supervisor or other responsible personnel. Biosafety Level 2: Posted information must include the name of the agent (s), laboratory’s biosafety level, supervisor’s name (or other responsible personnel), telephone number, and required procedures for entering and exiting the laboratory. Biosafety Level 3: Posted information must include the name of the agent (s), laboratory’s biosafety level, supervisor’s name (or other responsible personnel), telephone number(s), and required procedures for entering and exiting the laboratory. Personal Protective Equipment Once a biological hazard has been identified, the supervisor and employee must agree on the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn as the primary barrier of protection. PPE may include, but is not limited to face protection, lab coats and gowns, respirators, and shoe-covers/booties. Supervisory personnel are responsible for the initial demonstration and periodic follow-up of proper use. Appropriate PPE should be donned before handling potentially hazardous biological materials and removed immediately and...
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...Knowing Your Audience Paper and Communication Release Joseph L Wahman BCOM/275 11/3/2014 Prof Pippert Knowing Your Audience Paper and Communication Release This week we have two assignments in one. We are to answer questions about different types of audiences and the needs of them. In this essay I will answer several questions that will discuss how to approach different types of audiences. I will also draft two separate communications from the mining company, one for the families and one for the employees. I will identify which kind of channel is most appropriate for each group. Knowing Your Audience Knowing your audience when putting together any type of communication is critical to making your point and making sure the audience understands the message. When putting together a message of any type, you should first think through thoroughly what you want to say. What type of audience are you talking to/writing for? Is this a business communication or personal? Obviously those two types of audiences are different so you would not construct your message the same for both. Considerations to what type of audience and their roles must be taken in advance to ensure your message has the right tone and content for the directed audience. The topic of this assignment is the 2010 Chilean Copper Mine Collapse. When constructing any type of communication to the families of the miners, you would want to take into consideration the needs of the...
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...Environment of China Unawareness is a state that results due to lack of attention or knowledge concerning a particular aspect. Usually, it may result due to forgetfulness or may as a result of unconsciousness. As a result, it causes one to have limited information about one self or the surrounding. In most cases, nescience is often confused with denial which is the inability to cope with a stressful circumstance psychologically. In most social life the lack of knowledge can cause huge loss to individuals and the society in general. Medically nescience is associated with various illnesses and may result in increase of certain behavior such as denial and violent behaviors. This essay will discuss the negative implications nescience in workplace safety can have on company success. Anosognosia is the term used to describe nescience of illnesses. Unawareness of certain illness causes one to be unable to identify warning symptoms. For instance hypoglycemia nescience causes individuals to be unable to identify the warning signals signifying low blood sugar. They thus do not take any precautions of treating the low glucose level until it is too late. In most cases due to nescience of the warning symptoms such people end up realizing they are low in glucose level when it is too late. In another aspect, the lack of knowledge may result to development of certain medical condition such as Huntington’s disease. This disease results when an individual is unable to evaluate their behavior...
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...will have to address training standards for the different levels of labor at each center. 3). Carter Cleaning Centers will have to grapple with fair hiring practices to avoid being accused of discrimination. It cannot risk hiring only one group of people, such as all males and refuse females employment as this will definitely end up in someone’s courtroom. 4). Carter Cleaning Centers will have to grapple with following the legally established pay minimum for every one of its employees. If the centers are open 24/7, then the workers will have to be placed on a work rotation and compensated fairly. There are also breaks and lunch times to establish for every full time worker. 5). Carter Cleaning Centers will have to grapple with workplace safety standards set by the government to insure no one, including the customers are harmed in any way by the operating equipment, wet floors, etc. at each of the centers, especially when injury is caused due to neglect or...
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...ACCIDENT ESSAYS It was a very cold morning as it had been raining very heavily the previous night. As my mother was feeling a little under the weather, my sister volunteered to drive me to school. I had overslept and as a result, was running a bit late for school. We got into the car hurriedly. The road was already congested with traffic. It appeared that everyone was late as well. My sister was a careful driver and despite the fact I was already late, she refused to drive fast on the slippery road. I was lucky she was such a resolute and careful person because a few hundred meters away from the school, we witnessed a tragic accident. it all happened very quickly, as most accidents do. A car full of school children had made a left turning without signaling and as a result a school bus crashed into it. A few cars behind the school bus rammed into the bus as they could not brake in time and soon it became a pile up. The already congested road became jammed with vehicles that came to a crawl. I told my sister that I wanted to help the victims and she nodded silently. She brought the car to a halt not too far from the accident spot. The scene that greeted us was something I would never forget. It left an indelible imprint in my mind to date. The impact of the accident had plunged three school children out of the car. The driver, a lady, lay lifeless on the steering wheel. I rushed to the children who were preschoolers. Two of them were seriously hurt and bleeding profusely from...
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