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Risk analysis of chemical and mechanical hazards in a medical center of Pakistan

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Author Affiliations

  • 1College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan and Lahore College of Arts and Science, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
  • 2College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • 3College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • 4College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
  • 5College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 12, Issue (2), Pages 6-12, July,22 (2023)

Abstract

Risk evaluation of chemical and mechanical hazards was done in a medical institution of Pakistan. Its aim was to raise awareness among hospital staff regarding health and safety (H&S) at the workplace. Walk through survey was done for the identification of various chemical and mechanical hazards in the hospital. Through risk assessment it was found that people in the hospital were at a risk of minor to severe injury due to both chemical and mechanical hazards. It was interpreted that, out of all the hazards, three hazards, discharge of glutaraldehyde, cuts by sharp blade and release of carbon monoxide caused low level risk at the work place, whereas, escape of methyl methacrylate was at critically high level of risk. Avoidance of occupational hazards (chemical and mechanical) should be of paramount importance in order to reduce the risk associated with these hazards.

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