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Environmental & Occupational Health (Workplace Hazards (Ergonomics…
Environmental & Occupational Health
Environmental Hazards
Radiation
Microwaves, UV rays, noise
Particulate Matter
Dust, smoke, asbestos, ETS
Chemical Contaminants
Organic (Ex. PCBs, benzene) & inorganic (Ex. Lead, mercury) contaminants
Biological Agents
Bacteria, protozoa, viruses, fungi, algae, dust mites, pollen, moulds
Legislations for Environmental Protection
Health Canada
Food & Drug Act
An Act respecting food, drugs, cosmetics and therapeutic devices
Pest control Products Act
Protects human health and safety and the environment by regulating products used for the control of pests
Hazardous Products Act
Prohibits the sale and importation of hazardous products that are intended for use, handling r storage in a workplace
Environment Canada
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
An Act respecting the environmental assessment of certain activities and the prevention of significant adverse environmental effects
Workplace Hazards
Ergonomics Hazards
A physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system (Ex. Repetitive movements)
Psychological Hazards
A hazard that affects the mental well-being/mental health of the worker by overwhelming individual coping mechanisms and impacting the worker’s ability to work in a healthy & safe manner
Biological Hazards
Biological substances that pose a threat to the health of living organisms, AKA “Biohazards” (Ex. Infectious agents)
Violence
Acts directed towards a person on duty that are meant to cause physical and psychological harm (Ex. physical assaults & verbal abuse)
Chemical Hazards
A type of occupational hazard caused by exposure to chemicals in the workplace (Ex. Pesticides)
Emerging Workplace Issues
Vertical Violence
Any act of violence which occurs between two or more persons on different levels of the hierarchical system
Horizontal Violence
Any hostile, aggressive and harmful behaviour by a nurse or a group of nurses toward a co-worker or group of nurses via attitudes, words, and/or other behaviours
Needlestick Injuries
Wounds caused by needles that accidentally puncture the skin
Back Injuries
Any manner of injury involving the posterior chain and/or spine caused by various different factors (Ex. Improper/inefficient body mechanics while lifting)
Roles of Nurses
Environmental Health Promotion
-Educate about environmental issues
-Practice harm reduction techniques
-Advocate environmental policies
-Reduced usage of toxic products
-Reduced usage of unnecessary medications
-Reduce Reuse, Recycle
Environmental Disasters
-Educate the general public about environmental disasters
-Assess needs and allocate resources
-Provide health services
-Evaluate response measures