Work Practice Controls
Do not work alone:
- in emergency areas or walk-in clinics, particularly at night or when assistance is unavailable.
- in poorly-illuminated or secluded rooms.
- when performing intimate physical examinations of patients.
- Ask for a security escort when walking to parking areas in the evening or late hours.
- Always use the "buddy system," especially when you believe personal safety may be threatened.
Be aware:
- Evaluate each situation for potential violence when you enter a room or begin to relate to a patient or visitor.
- Be vigilant throughout the encounter.
- Always keep an open path for exiting - don't let the potentially violent person stand between you and the door.
Take these steps if you can't defuse the situation quickly:
- Remove yourself from the situation.
- Call security for help.
- Report any violent incidents to your management.
For more examples of administrative and work practice controls see the OSHA guidelines
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4-5. Which of the following is an example of a work practice control?
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