Other Hazards
Equipment Hazards
Potential Hazard
Injury may occur to employees from improper training or use of equipment (e.g., defibrillators). Electric shock may also occur as a result of lack-of maintenance or misuse of equipment and/or its controls. Oxygen-enriched atmospheres and water may also contribute to hazardous conditions.
Workers could become injured due to improper training.
Possible Solutions
Each emergency department should have a program that routinely monitors the status of equipment and proper training of employees to use equipment safely.
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3-1. What is a potential hazard resulting from a lack of maintenance or misuse of emergency room equipment?
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