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Ensuring Health and Safety For Medical Laboratory Workers

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Everyone was optimistic about the new decade until it surprised people with a global pandemic. The deadly virus continues to infect thousands of people, increasing the demand for health services. As hospitals and labs make efforts to facilitate patients, they fail to acknowledge the health worker’s safety. Some labs are training staff to boost their expertise, while others burden health workers by increasing their office hours and responsibilities.  

Undoubtedly, healthcare workers face a wide range of hazards on the job. Firstly, they are at risk of contracting the virus while performing tests on patients. Likewise, their job is about handing needles and taking blood samples, exposing them to sharp injuries. Some workers have to deal with chemicals all day to explore new treatments and medicines. Natural chemicals are more dangerous than one can imagine, which means they can lead to chronic illnesses. 

With rising labor laws, healthcare authorities are making every effort to prevent and reduce worker’s exposure to hazards. The occupational health and safety act addresses all risks while giving potential solutions. After all, the aim is to create a safe working space for healthcare workers. If you wish to know more, have a look below. Here are some ways to ensure health and safety for medical laboratory workers. 

  1. Protective Clothing 

Have you ever been to a medical lab? You must have seen everyone in white lab coats with gloves. Protective clothing acts as a shield against diseases and bacteria, providing maximum protection, and the type of protective clothing depends on the extent of risk associated with healthcare waste. Some medical labs like Primex labs are taking additional precautions to eliminate every hazard in these uncertain times. Here is all the necessary protective gear provided to healthcare personnel. 

  • Helmets or face shields, depending on the task. 
  • Provide facemasks for every worker in the lab. 
  • Eye protectors and safety goggles when dealing with chemicals. 
  • Protective suits are obligatory on every worker. 
  • Provide disposable gloves or heavy-duty gloves for waste disposal. 

Every day workers receive new facemasks and protective suits to eradicate the germs and bacteria. Alongside this, labs have all amenities for personal hygiene

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