OSHA Electrical Safety for Healthcare Personnel (Online CE Course)

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Author: Terry Jo Gile MT(ASCP)MA Ed.
Reviewers: Judi Bennett, MT, BSM and Alexandru Casapu, MBA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, PBT^CM

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This brief course addresses electrical safety and electrical hazards commonly found in the healthcare setting. Prevention and safety measures, fighting electrical fires, and treatment of electrical injuries are also covered. Appropriate for annual healthcare compliance training and for healthcare students prior to clinical rotations.

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Objectives

Describe the types of injury resulting from electrical hazards.
Identify specific safety measures that should be taken to avoid risks associated with electricity.
Define the employee's role in the event of an electrical fire.
Explain how to treat victims of electrical injuries.

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Electrical Hazards and Electricity-induced injuries

Introduction
Basic Elements of Electricity
Static Electricity
Electricity-induced Injury
Factors that Determine the Degree of Electricity-induced Injury
Alternating Current vs. Direct Current
Electrical Resistance and Current Pathway Through the Body
Several factors can affect the outcome of an electricity-induced injury. Match each of the following to the possible outcome.
In the workplace, injury or damage from static electricity should NOT be a concern.

Electrical Safety Controls

Engineering Controls
Ground
Administrative Controls
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
Labels on Appliances and Instruments
Circuit Breaker Panels
A new analyzer has been delivered for installation in the chemistry department. Due to a lack of space, the analyzer is being installed within 6 inche...
Which of the following is a TRUE statement when performing maintenance or repair procedures on electrical appliances or equipment in the workplace?

Electrical Hazard Recognition and Avoidance

Extension Cords
Adapters
Unplugging an Electrical Cord
Space Heaters
Checks and Inspections
Potential Electrical Hazards
An extension cord is needed temporarily in the workplace. What requirements must be met in order to use the extension cord in an emergency situation?

Electrical Fires

Class C Fires
Electrical Fires
Electrical Fires, continued
Before making the decision to extinguish a fire, there are several factors that should be considered. Which of the following observations should make ...
A water-filled fire extinguisher is appropriate for use when extinguishing an electrical fire.

Handling of Electrical Injuries

Electrical Shock
Electrical Burns
A coworker has come in direct contact with an electrical current, causing sustained muscular contractions and preventing the victim from releasing the...

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Additional Information

Level of Instruction: Basic.

Intended Audience: All clinical laboratory personnel.

Author information: Terry Jo Gile, MT(ASCP)MA Ed has over 45 years experience as a certified medical technologist. She has a bachelor's degree in Biology from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and a master's degree in Education from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. For 20 years she was a member of the management team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Laboratories in St. Louis, Missouri, and served as the Safety Officer as well as a laboratory safety consultant to the BJC Health System. Terry Jo headed her own consulting firm, Safety Lady, LLC, for 27 years. In that capacity, she lectured and consulted worldwide on the proper implementation of safety programs in clinical laboratories.

Reviewer Information: Judi Bennett, BSM, MT is a Program Director for MediaLab, Inc., located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. During her 25 year career as a medical technologist, she was a member of the management team and has also served as a Point-of-Care coordinator, microbiology supervisor, and generalist. Judi has been a speaker at various LIS, AMT, and CLMA conferences and has been published in CLMA magazine.

Reviewer Information: Alexandru Casapu, MBA, MLS(ASCP)^CM, PBT^CM has over 20 years of experience as a medical laboratory scientist, section supervisor, and laboratory manager. He is currently a Program Director at MediaLab, Inc. Alexandru holds BS degrees in Biology and Medical Technology from Clark Atlanta University and an MBA from the University of Georgia.