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On completion of this section the cytotechnologist should know:
- Understand what is required to provide and maintain a safe working environment
- Be aware of major hazard in the cytology laboratory such as – electricity, fire, flammable liquids and gases, corrosive and toxic agents, carcinogens, infectious material, mechanical and environmental hazards.
- Be aware of the risk associated with the above hazards in the cytology laboratory and understand measures taken to minimise their risk
- Understand their role in ensuring healthy and safe working conditions
In addition an advanced practitioner should:
- Be aware of the role of the designated safety officer (or laboratory manager) in ensuring health and safety in the workplace
- Be able to undertake risk assessment of hazardous situations
- Be aware of the contents of the Health and Safety Protocol for his/her laboratory
- Be aware of need to report untoward events and injuries and type of injuries and health issues that should be recorded