Developing a Personal Protective Equipment Selection Matrix for Preventing Occupational Exposure to Ebola Virus

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-228
Author(s):  
Christopher K. Brown ◽  
Denise L. Matthews ◽  
Richard J. Thomas ◽  
Amanda L. Edens
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Equipment Selection

scholarly journals Management of used personal protective equipment and wastes related to COVID-19 in South Korea

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 820-824 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung-Whee Rhee
Keyword(s):  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Safe Management ◽  
Rapid Spread ◽  
Management Method

With the rapid spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the amount of used personal protective equipment (PPE) including face masks and protective clothes has significantly increased. This used PPE in a hospital can lead to the indirect infection by COVID-19. Accordingly, it has been recognized that the management of used PPE is very important to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Through the experience of spreading some infectious diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome, Middle East respiratory syndrome and Ebola virus in South Korea (Republic of Korea), a safe management method of waste related to infectious diseases has been developed. In addition, regarding waste related to COVID-19, the Ministry of Environment, SK, proposed special measures to strengthen the management process of waste related to COVID-19 based on principles such as sustainability, transparency and safety.

scholarly journals Use of personal protective equipment under occupational exposure to cytostatics

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-508
Author(s):  
Sylwia Krzemińska ◽  
Małgorzata Pośniak ◽  
Małgorzata Szewczyńska
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Protective Equipment

scholarly journals A Comparison of Two Types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Doffing Process: Frequency and Sites of Contamination

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s110-s110
Author(s):  
You Jian-ping ◽  
Yang Sha ◽  
Luo Hong-Xia ◽  
Zhang Hui-Lan
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Visual Observation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Left Chest ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Left Abdomen

Introduction:Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a necessary item in the period of unknown and high-risk emerging infectious disease. It is not only the necessary requirement of strict isolation, but also the last line of defense to protect medical staff.Aim:Compare the differences between contaminated frequency and sites under two types of PPE doffing.Methods:Recruited 56 health care workers (HCWs) who worked in clinical to follow the different PPE removal guidelines issued by the Chinese Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) final resolution for preventing Ebola virus. Eight batches of HCWs were divided to conduct simulations of contaminated PPE removal using fluorescent lotion (Glitter Bug Potion, On Solution Pty Lt). Then we recorded the frequency and sites of contamination of personnel after removal of contaminated PPE by the method of visual observation.Results:According to China’s CDC process, the parts that are easily contaminated during PPE removal are: left hand and wrist (7 times), left calf (7 times), front chest center and left and right chest (6 times each) and left abdomen (5 times). Contaminated parts of the PPE process in accordance with the WHO process from high to low were: right hand and wrist (13 times), left hand and wrist (12 times), middle of the abdomen (10 times), left chest (9 times), and left abdomen (6 Times). There was no statistical difference between the two kinds of PPE piercing and removal (Z=1.177, P > 0. 05).Discussion:Under the guidance of the two processes recommended by China CDC and WHO, there was no significant difference in the frequency of pollution after removing PPE. It is speculated that the PPE recommendation processes issued by WHO and China CDC are effective for personal protection against fulminating infectious diseases.

Occupational Safety and Health and Illicit Opioids: State of the Research on Protecting Against the Threat of Occupational Exposure

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Casey Basham ◽  
Audrey Cerles ◽  
Margaret Rush ◽  
Marissa Alexander-Scott ◽  
Lee Greenawald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Engineering Controls ◽  
Drug Substances ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
And Control ◽  
Job Activities

The nationwide opioid crisis continues to affect not only people who use opioids but also communities at large by increasing the risk of accidental occupational exposure to illicit opioids. In addition, the emergence of highly potent synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and carfentanil increases the need to protect workers who may encounter unknown drug substances during job activities. To support the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Opioids Research Gaps Working Group, we examined the state of the literature concerning methods to protect workers against accidental occupational exposure to illicit opioids, and have identified unmet research needs concerning personal protective equipment, decontamination methods, and engineering controls. Additional studies are needed to overcome gaps in technical knowledge about personal protective equipment, decontamination, and control methods, and gaps in understanding how these measures are utilized by workers. Increasing our knowledge of how to protect against exposure to illicit opioids has the potential to improve occupational health across communities.

Challenges in Implementing Ebola Protection Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment Training in a French Maternity Unit

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-103
Author(s):  
Ali Ghanchi
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Emergency Planning ◽  
Ebola Virus Disease ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Maternity Unit

The current Ebola crisis has been described as the “worst outbreak in history” and even though there is an unlikely chance that the epidemic will spread to France, emergency planners have taken this eventuality into consideration. In our maternity unit in Paris, midwife managers were allocated the task of implementing emergency planning into reality and as a result were faced with several challenges that came from various sources. This article discusses problems faced in adapting procedures, training personnel, and testing whether our procedures were effective in preventing Ebola virus disease in our maternity unit. From practical experience, it can be concluded that procedures functioned well and that staff were prepared and well equipped to face this challenging scenario.

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