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Health and safety

Health and safety. REACT Course. Infection. Staff hygiene Hand washing Gloves and aprons Aseptic techniques for invasive procedures. Needle stick injuries. Disposal of needles Sharps bins Trust policy on sharps injuries. Main causes of injury. Manual handling/musculoskeletal injury

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Health and safety

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  1. Health and safety REACT Course

  2. Infection • Staff hygiene • Hand washing • Gloves and aprons • Aseptic techniques for invasive procedures

  3. Needle stick injuries • Disposal of needles • Sharps bins • Trust policy on sharps injuries

  4. Main causes of injury • Manual handling/musculoskeletal injury • Slips and trips • Assault / violence • Struck by something (eg sharp knives or falling objects)

  5. Main causes of occupational ill health • Musculoskeletal injuries • Work related stress • Dermatitis

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