Is it safe to work in wet weather?
Is it safe to work in wet weather?
Another consideration is to adapt the working environment to make it safer during wet weather. Again, the HSE has some tips for keeping workers safe: When fitting external paved areas ensure that the material used will be slip resistant when wet.
What do you need to know about wet weather?
Reflective vests are a good start in this area – even during the day – while high visibility signage is also recommended. All the risks associated with wet weather on foot are only further compounded behind the wheel. Being isolated from the elements may make us feel safe, but this overconfidence belies the real danger.
What should you not wear in wet weather?
As the point of contact between your feet and the damp ground, footwear with firm grip should be your first priority. Avoid wearing shoes without treads and boots with long heels as these will dramatically increase your chances of slipping, plastic and leather soles also tend to have poor grip.
Is it dangerous to drive in wet weather?
Failure to maintain adequate treads for wet weather can be extremely dangerous as it leaves you open to what is known as hydroplaning where tyres lose contact with the road surface and glide over pooled water.
Why is it important to check dry time on wet sets?
It is extremely important, if not working in an automated environment (i.e., in which sterilizers are connected to instrument tracking system software), that the person initialing the cycle print-out verify that the load exposure and dry time are accurate. This will help prevent wet loads or wet packs.
What happens when a wet load is identified?
Wet load In the event a wet load is identified (several trays from samples taken from the same load are found to be wet), the load should be recalled and the contents repackaged. The sterilizer should be identified and temporarily taken out of service until testing on that unit can be completed.
When is the best time to apply wet and forget?
Wet & Forget is best applied to a dry surface on a cool, windless day, when no rain is expected for 4-5 hours. Ideally, early morning is the best time to apply when the surface is cool, this will help avoid rapid evaporation of the product. Wet & Forget can be applied at any temperature above 32 degrees. How long can Wet & Forget Outdoor be stored?
Why are wet packs a problem for healthcare?
A resource to help investigate this issue is AAMI ST79 Annex P, Moisture Assessment, which explains that, “Wet packs are a concern because the moisture on or within a package can create a pathway for microorganisms to migrate from the outside to the inside of a package.” 1
