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Nitrous Oxide Staff Hazards During Oral Surgery
Quick Summary
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a medical gas used during oral surgery to help patients relax and reduce discomfort.
- The main staff safety concern is waste anesthetic gas (WAG)—nitrous oxide that leaks into room air from a poor mask seal, patient exhalation, equipment leaks, or weak scavenging and ventilation.
- Oral surgery can increase exposure risk because procedures are often longer, the mouth is open for suction and retraction, masks may shift, and staff work close to the patient’s face.
- The most effective controls are consistent scavenging, adequate room ventilation, routine leak checks and maintenance, and standardized work steps (turn
A New Approach to Health & Safety Compliance
Let’s say you own a manufacturing company and employ dozens of workers — some of them in high-risk positions. You’re gaining business, growing in capability, and cultivating a difficult-to-beat leadership team. Chances are high, though, that you’ve one spot yet open. You don’t have an environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance officer. Here’s why you didn’t hire for EHS: You don’t think making room in the budget for that position is necessary. After all, you’ve got a reasonably good safety record, your managers all stay on top of safety in their departments, and the paperwork somehow all gets completed and…
Understanding Risk Assessments for Building Water Systems
If you manage or maintain a building, you already know how vital it is to keep your water systems safe. “Risk assessment” often appears in industry guidelines and regulatory documents, but the practical meaning can seem difficult to grasp. FACS experts explained the risk assessment procedure clearly to help you understand exactly what’s involved, why risk assessments are critical, and how to implement effective risk management strategies. This is an overview of that webinar. Why Water System Risk Assessments Matter Waterborne pathogens, especially Legionella bacteria, have been responsible for increasing numbers of illness outbreaks in recent years. Exposure to…
Mold and Moisture Guide for Property Owners and Maintenance Teams
Mold doesn’t care about your schedule, your budget, or your best intentions. If moisture gains entry to your property and meets the right material and conditions, mold will grow. The goal of this article is to give property owners, maintenance staff, and facilities managers the practical knowledge they need to handle mold and moisture problems—before they start, during the mitigation, and after cleanup. This information is based on field experience, not theory. Use it to make better decisions and protect your property, your people, and your bank account. Mold and Moisture Basics Mold spores are everywhere. They are…