Hazard Identification Training Tool
Hazard
Identification
Training Tool
Emergency Room
You are the head of Sacred Heart Hospital, a midsized ER operating in the middle of the suburbs. Your goal is to ensure that your workers remain safe.
You must find hazards to maintain a safe workplace. There are four kinds of tools for finding hazards:
- Collect info - Read any information you may have (manuals, safety data sheets, OSHA data, etc.) to find hazards that have already been found by others.
- Inspect and Observe - Inspect equipment and areas, and observe processes and action.
- Involve Workers- Talk to your workers and listen to their feedback.
- Investigate Incidents - Whenever an incident occurs, use that as an opportunity to learn about hazards that may have been overlooked.
Tools
Hazard Identification Tools: To find hazards, you can click on equipment, people, and areas in the plant.
- Selecting a piece of equipment gives you access to the hazard identification information and available actions related to the selected equipment.
- Selecting a person gives you access to the "Talk" action for the selected worker.
- You can also inspect an area of your plant. Selecting an area of the plant gives you access to hazard identification information and the Inspect action for the selected area.
If you have questions, you can access various resources from the "Game Manual".
Area
Waiting Area and Reception
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Wet floors can result in slips and falls.
- Doorways to lobbies can become blocked with material and obstruct exits in the event of an emergency.
- Walkways that are cluttered with equipment and material can lead to various injuries due to collisions with other workers, patients, wheelchairs, slips and falls or being struck by equipment.
- Extended exposure to harsh/fluorescent lighting can lead to eye strain.
Treatment Rooms
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Multiple people working in close proximity can result in collisions.
- Power cords running across the floor and through walkways can become damaged and crushed by equipment and pedestrian traffic.
- Wet or slick surfaces can result in slips and falls.
- Lack of adequate hand washing facilities will result in the spread of disease.
- Multiple people working in close proximity with sharp objects can result in accidental contact and lacerations.
- Sharps containers which are too full can result in accidental needle sticks.
Isolation Room
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Improper ventilation can result in contamination of other work areas.
- Improper maintenance of negative pressure rooms can result in the spread of infectious agents.
- Unrestricted access to the room can result in cross contamination and the spread of disease.
- Improper disinfection between patients or before removing items from the room can result in exposure to infectious agents.
- Improper donning and doffing of PPE can result in exposure to infectious materials.
- Lack of signage on door will result in improper use of PPE and exposure to infection.
Hallway
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Lack of adequate hand washing facilities can result in spread of disease.
- Frequent movement of work and undefined traffic patterns can result in collisions.
- Walkways that are cluttered with equipment and material can lead to various injuries including collisions with other workers, patients, wheelchairs, slips and falls or being struck by equipment.
- Items and debris in walkways can cause trips and falls.
- Inadequate eye wash stations may result in contamination and vision loss.
- Extended exposure to harsh/fluorescent lighting can lead to eye strain.
- Disinfectants may be spilled during movement or due to faulty/damaged containers.
Trauma Room
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Overfilled sharps containers will result in needle sticks.
- Multiple people working in close proximity with sharp objects can result in accidental contact, lacerations and exposure to contaminants.
- Lack of adequate hand washing facilities will result in spread of disease.
- Multiple people working in close proximity can result in collisions.
- Improper height of overhead lights can result in insufficient lighting and cause struck by/against hazards.
- Power cords running across the floor and through walkways can become damaged and crushed by equipment and pedestrian traffic.
Triage
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Assisting a patient with sudden loss of consciousness can result in jerking movements and muscle strains.
- Patients and family members can become agitated and cause harm.
- Entanglement in medical equipment cords may result in trip/fall hazards.
- Slick surfaces can cause workers to lose control of equipment.
- Items and debris in walkways can cause trips and falls.
- Frayed electrical cords on medical equipment may result in shock hazards.
- Lack of adequate hand washing facilities will result in spread of disease.
- Improper disposal of biohazard waste/sharps will result in worker exposure to biological materials and needle sticks.
- Splashing and overfilling sinks may result in slips due to wet floors.
Ambulance Entrance
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Erratic or violent patient behavior can result in scratches or other injuries.
- Uneven work surfaces can result in trips and falls.
- Slick surfaces can cause workers to lose control of equipment.
- Poor lighting may result in stuck by or run-over incidents of pedestrians.
- Winter and icy conditions can result in slips and falls.
Nurse's Station
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Poorly lit workspaces can result in eye strain and increased likelihood for injuries.
- Supplies stored at elevated levels can become loose and fall on workers.
- Wet floors can result in slips and falls.
- Angry or irritated patients and family members can cause verbal abuse and physical injuries.
- Heavy workflow and undefined traffic patterns can result in collisions and struck by type injuries.
Nurse
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Glove breakage while providing care can result in exposure to infectious agents.
- Equipment stored in hallways can cause trips and falls.
- Mobile beds can roll over feet when brakes are released resulting in crushing or struck by type injuries.
- Awkward body positions while providing care can result in sprains and strains.
- Repeatedly opening medication blister packs can result in muscle strains to the hand and wrist.
Receptionist
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Repeatedly opening and closing heavy file cabinet drawers can cause muscle strain.
- Poorly lit workspaces can result in eye strain and increased likelihood for injuries.
- Wheelchairs may obstruct entrance resulting in trip or struck by injuries.
- Sitting/twisting while doing paperwork for long periods may result in muscle fatigue, strains and sprains.
- Poor adjustment of computer monitor may lead to neck and eye strain.
Ambulance EMT
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Working in a confined space with patients can result in exposure to infectious materials.
- Holding the gurney while waiting for the legs to lower can resulting in sprains and strains.
- Railing and other movable parts can pinch fingers.
- Improper maintenance of gurneys can lead to malfunction, resulting in injuries.
Housekeeper
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
From talking to the worker the following hazards have been identified:
- Working in a confined space with patients can result in exposure to infectious materials.
- Holding the gurney while waiting for the legs to lower can resulting in sprains and strains.
- Railing and other movable parts can pinch fingers.
- Improper maintenance of gurneys can lead to malfunction, resulting in injuries.
Bed
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Working off of roof trusses before they have been fully interconnected (appropriately braced and secured) increases the likelihood of falls.
You found the following hazards:
- Assembling individual truss members at elevation increases the likelihood of falls and overhead hazards to workers beneath.
You found the following hazards:
- Glove breakage while providing care can result in exposure to infectious agents.
- Improper height adjustment may result in twisting causing strains and sprains.
- Intubating patients can result in exposure to mucus and sputum.
- Oxygen tubing may become entangled resulting in trips/falls.
- Patients can scratch, bite or cause harm resulting in abrasions and injury.
- Railing and other movable parts can pinch fingers.
IV stand
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Hanging IV needles without proper safety devices in place can lead to accidental needle sticks.
- Injecting supplemental medicine into IV bag can result in a sharps injury if the proper safety device is not used.
You found the following hazards:
- Inserting an IV needle can result in contact with blood and infectious body fluids.
- Toxic drugs can leak during bag changing resulting in skin contact and contamination.
You found the following hazards:
- Glove breakage while administering toxic chemicals can result in accidental contact.
- Stands can be trip hazards if placed in walkway from patient bed.
Computer Workstation
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Computer cords can be trip hazards when in walkways.
- Improper equipment height can lead to neck strain or carpal tunnel.
- Computer cords can be trip hazards when in walkways.
- Work stations facing away from visitors can result in nurses not being aware of their surroundings.
You found the following hazards:
- Direct or indirect glare on the work screen can cause eye strain.
- Damaged power cords can result in shocks.
- Overly bright monitors can lead to eye strain.
You found the following hazards:
- Direct or indirect glare on the work screen can cause eye strain.
- Improper layout of the keyboard, mouse and other items can lead to muscle strain and injury.
- Improper equipment height can lead to neck and shoulder strain or carpal tunnel.
Supply Cart
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Exposure to latex can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.
- Inattention while shutting drawers and cabinets can cause pinched fingers.
- Sharp edges on table can cause cuts and scratches.
You found the following hazards:
- Bending, twisting and lifting to get supplies can lead to sprains and strains.
- Reaching overhead/stretching for supplies can lead to sprains and strains.
- Understocked carts can lead to frequently going in and out of the room to get supplies during care.
You found the following hazards:
- Broken handles and sharp edges can result in cuts and lacerations.
- Incorrect or inappropriate PPE will result in worker exposure to infectious or chemically contaminated patients/items.
- Uneven loads on shelving can result in the cart tipping, crushing workers.
Reception Desk
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Crowded waiting area may result in irritable/aggressive behavior by patients/families.
- Exposure to undiagnosed patients with infectious diseases can result in illness and infections.
You found the following hazards:
- Damaged power cords can result in shocks.
- Handling paperwork can result in paper cuts and open wounds.
- Holding phone with the shoulder during calls can result in neck strains.
You found the following hazards:
- Exposed computer cords/cables crossing pathways are trip hazards.
- Improper cleaning and disinfection of the workspace/desk can result in exposures to infectious materials.
PPE Cart
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Broken wheels or other wheel damage can result in sprains and strains during movement.
- Exposure to latex gloves can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.
You found the following hazards:
- Bending, twisting and lifting to get supplies can lead to sprains and strains.
- Carts that aren't properly stocked with PPE can lead to workers entering the room unprotected resulting in exposure to infectious materials.
- Inattention while shutting drawers and cabinets can cause pinched fingers.
- Moving heavy carts can result in overexertion.
You found the following hazards:
- Improper disinfection of cart can lead to exposure to contagious materials.
- Broken handles and sharp edges can result in cuts and lacerations.
- Incorrect or inappropriate PPE will result in worker exposure to infectious or chemically contaminated patients/items.
Drug Dispensary
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- An unmanned or unlocked drug cabinet may result in aggressive behavior by patients attempting to access medications resulting in injuries to the workers.
- Performing maintenance or repair without properly de-energizing the machine can result in shocks and electrocution.
You found the following hazards:
- Forcing drawers and doors open and closed can result in pinching injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- Unsecured machines can tip and crush workers.
- Improperly grounded machines can result in shocks.
Exam Table
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Improper cleaning and disinfection of the exam table can result in exposures to infectious materials.
You found the following hazards:
- Contact with vomit or other body fluid can occur during patient assessment.
- Fingers can become pinched when closing drawers.
You found the following hazards:
- Assessing patients who have undiagnosed infectious diseases can result in exposures.
- Improper table height can lead to backaches from excessive bending to asses patients.
- Sharp edges on table can cause cuts and scratches.
Gurney
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Mobile beds can roll over feet when brakes are released resulting in crushing or struck by type injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- Transferring and moving patients can cause sprains and strains.
You found the following hazards:
- Incomplete disinfection of the gurney can result in contact with infectious materials.
Wheelchairs
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Contaminated wheelchairs can spread bacteria, germs and other infectious materials throughout the area.
- Improper control or inattention when using wheelchairs can result in running over feet.
You found the following hazards:
- Exposure to disinfectants while cleaning can result in skin, lung, or eye irritation.
- Overexertion when pushing patients can result sprains and strains.
You found the following hazards:
- Brakes which don't function properly can result in loss of control leading to sprains, strains and even collisions.
- Inattention when using wheelchairs can cause wheelchairs to tip over resulting in various injuries.
Ambulance
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Uneven footing while exiting the ambulance can result in trips and falls.
You found the following hazards:
- Moving patients out of the ambulance can result in sprains and strains.
You found the following hazards:
- Multiple ambulance arrivals can result in unsafe traffic patterns and struck by accidents.
X-ray Machine
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Fingers can be pinched when placing film into the X-ray machine.
- Positioning patient for X-Ray film placement can cause sprains and strains.
- Lack of proper barriers or PPE can result in exposure to radiation.
- Electrical cables can become damaged and cause shock type injuries.
- Electrical cables can cause trip hazards.
- Improper disinfection of the machine and its components can result in exposure to infectious agents.
You found the following hazards:
- Feet can be run over while moving the machine.
You found the following hazards:
- Transferring and moving heavy equipment can cause sprains and strains.
Linen Cart
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Improper design of carts (i.e. too small of wheels) can result in using excessive force to push, leading to sprains and strains.
You found the following hazards:
- Leaving the dirty linen cart open can result in contamination from airborne or other infectious materials.
- Overexertion when pushing loaded carts can result sprains and strains.
You found the following hazards:
- Linen cart may obstruct view in hallway resulting in struck by injuries.
- Uneven loads on shelving can result in the cart tipping, crushing workers.
Diagnostic Equipment
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Equipment stored in hallways can cause struck by injuries.
You found the following hazards:
- Unsecured machines can tip and crush workers.
You found the following hazards:
- Damaged receptacles can cause shock hazards.
Crash Cart
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Damaged cords on the defibrillator can cause shock hazards.
- Crash carts can run over feet resulting in crushing injuries.
- Worn or damaged wheels can require excessive force to move resulting in sprains and strains.
You found the following hazards:
- Crash cart drawers can pinch fingers.
- Inadvertent movement can cause the cart to tip.
- Rapid movements during code could result in inattention to sharps precautions resulting in cuts, punctures and lacerations.
- Performing maintenance or repair without properly de-energizing the AFD machine can result in shocks and electrocution.
You found the following hazards:
- Contact with the patient or bed during defibrillator use can result in shocks.
- Improperly grounded AFD machines can result in shocks.
Housekeeping Cart
This is your chance to engage best practices in equipment inspection. Be sure to use all the tools at your disposal to find all of the hazards in the scene. Good Luck!
You found the following hazards:
- Mixing incompatible chemicals can result in the release of toxic fumes.
- Unlabeled containers can result in exposure to biological and/or chemical hazards.
- Improperly trained workers may mix general and biological waste resulting in exposure contaminated items.
You found the following hazards:
- Insufficient disinfection can result in the spread of infectious materials.
- Repetitive motions (twisting, bending, reaching) while cleaning can result in sprains and strains.
- Wet floors from mopping can result in slips and falls.
You found the following hazards:
- Improperly discarded sharps can result in cuts, lacerations, and needle sticks.
- Overfilled sharps containers will result in needle sticks.