Accidents in the workplace

Question 1

Record the following details in the accident book

Answer 1

• the person who has the accident
• the nature of the accident
• when, where and how it happened
• signature and date
• outcome

Question 2

Toxic

Answer 2

(skull and bones) can cause damage to health at low levels i.e mercury inhalation

Question 3

Harmful

Answer 3

(cross X) damage to health, i.e disinfectants/adhesives

Question 4

Corrosive

Answer 4

destroy living tissue i.e phosphoric acids (etch for composites)

Question 5

Irritant

Answer 5

(cross X) cause inflammation to skin, eyes, nose, throat e.e X-ray developer, disinfectants