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Title: List and provide examples of the four chief types of hazards faced by healthcare workers. What ...
Post by: Linhlinh on Feb 3, 2018
List and provide examples of the four chief types of hazards faced by healthcare workers.
 
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Title: List and provide examples of the four chief types of hazards faced by healthcare workers. What ...
Post by: Findingskate61 on Feb 3, 2018
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Infectious hazards include respiratory infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. Blood-borne pathogens include HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Chemical hazards include respiratory, eye, and skin irritants, corrosive, flammable, or explosive liquids, and cancer- and/or mutation-causing chemicals. Radiation hazards include risks of cancer, suppressed immune systems, mutations, and risks to the unborn child.