SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
Electrically actuated hospital beds (such as 500 Series, So-lo kneebend, Tilt and
Scanbed duo single), use of.
Activity/Task:
SWP No:
Trim No:
Version No:
Date Signed Off:
Approved: Yes / No
RISK IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROLS:
Please include all steps involved in the performance of the task
NOTE: All PPE required must be listed and the minimum PPE for each chemical must be listed as per the relevant SDS.
PROCEDURE STEPS
1. Scope: Electrically actuated beds have multiple functions that assist in patient positioning whilst reducing lifting and handling stressors for the worker.
This document outlines the safe use of electrically actuated hospital beds in the simulated ward environment.
2.
Objectives: In accordance with the CSU Occupational Health and Safety Policy, CSU Risk Management Policy and the Work Health and Safety Act 2011
the Faculty of Science (FSc) shall provide a safe and healthy environment for all workers. Central to achieving this is all workers understand their duty
of care responsibilities and the specialised risks associated with the FSc Facilities. The SWP details the specific operational information required to use
electrically actuated beds safely in the simulated ward environment.
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3.
4.
References:

Joyce Healthcare 500 Series User Manual

SWP – movement of manikins.
Timing: This SWP must be read prior to initial use of beds and accessed as required at all times when using the facilities where the beds are located.
5. Responsibilities:
Workers - Academic
Ensuring beds are used compliantly.
Taking reasonable care for their and other workers health and safety.
Requesting training if required.
Developing risk assessments in accordance with the Risk Assessment Procedure.
Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses in accordance with CSU OHS policy.
Workers - Technical officer
Ensuring beds are used compliantly.
Taking reasonable care for their and other workers health and safety.
Requesting training if required.
Assisting in the developing risk assessments in accordance with the Risk Assessment Procedure.
Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses in accordance with CSU OHS policy.
Ensuring beds are ready for use, clean and maintained.
Workers – Student
Following the FSc laboratories and specialist teaching spaces student induction information.
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Complying with all safety directives and instructions from academic and technical staff.
Following safe work practices when using the beds
Taking reasonable care for their and other workers health and safety.
Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses in accordance with CSU OHS policy.
Workers - Outside organisations
Following the FSc laboratories and specialist teaching spaces induction information.
Complying with all safety directives and instructions from academic and/or technical staff.
Following safe work practices when using the beds
Taking reasonable care for their and other workers health and safety.
Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses in accordance with CSU OHS policy.
6. In the event of: (emergency or other) – Follow specific facility guidelines and induction information.
7. Location: Building 666/204 – Albury Wodonga Campus.
8. Training Requirements:
Induction to facilities where electrically actuated beds are located and step by step instruction and demonstration as per this SWP.
9. Plant and Equipment Details:

500 Series,

So-lo kneebend,
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tilt

scanbed duo single
10. Engineering Details, Certificates, Work Cover Approvals:
11. Maintenance Requirements: Preventative maintenance should be carried out at intervals of approximately 12 months. All service and repair activities must be
carried out by approved, properly qualified and trained personnel.
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12. Task/Activity Steps:
1:
The total safe working load for the bed is 200kg.
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Putting too much weight onto the bed may cause damage to the bed, Ensure users are aware that maximum weight on the bed is
financial loss related to damaged equipment, inability to deliver class 200kg.
activities and/or physical injury to staff or students.
Risk Score:
5
Bed brakes should be activated at all times to avoid potential injury. Ensure the brakes are on by pushing the two couple brake pedals at
the foot of the bed from the horizontal free position to down.
2:
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Damaged equipment, financial loss related to damaged equipment,
inability to deliver class activities and/or physical injury to staff or
students.
Ensure users apply bed brakes when the bed is not being
moved.
4
Connect the electrical power cable to a suitable socket outlet. The emergency back-up battery is automatically switched on if the bed is
disconnected from the mains power supply. This will enable emergency power operation for short periods of time.
3:
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Electric shock
Ensure maintenance and testing and tagging is carried out
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annually on the beds.
Before operating the bed make sure the patient (manikin) is positioned correctly to avoid entrapment or imbalance
4:
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Damaged equipment, financial loss related to damaged equipment,
inability to deliver class activities and/or physical injury to staff or
students.
Ensure users are aware of this SWP and SWP for movement of
manikins to avoid manual handling injuries.
4
The height, backrest angle and leg elevation functions are all power driven. When a handset push-button is pressed, the appropriate bed
function will operate until the push button is released.
5:
Possible Hazards: Damage to equipment. Financial loss related to
damaged equipment, inability to deliver class activities and/or
physical injury to staff or students.
6:
Safety Controls: When the bed is operated make sure that obstacles
such as bedside furniture do not restrict the movement of the bed.
Risk Score:
4
Make sure that handsets and electrical power cables cannot become entangled with moving parts of the bed
Possible Hazards: Damage to equipment. Financial loss related to
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
damaged equipment, inability to deliver class activities and/or
physical injury to staff or students.
Users to follow this SWP.
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Disconnect from the mains power supply before cleaning
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Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
4
Electric shock, damage to equipment.
8:
Risk Score:
Do not use the safety sides of the bed to lift or move it.
Possible Hazards:
Safety Controls:
Risk Score:
Manual handling injuries, damage to the bed.
Follow this SWP. Move the bed using the bed head and end
ensuring the brakes are off.
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SAFE WORK PROCEDURE:
Assessment dates
Initial assessment date: 8/5/2013
Current assessment date:
Reassessment due date:
Assessors:
Name: Amy Vaccaro
Signature:
Date: 8/5/13
Recommendation: (Technical Officer/Supervisor/Manager)
Follow up required: Yes / No
Name:
Date:
Signature:
Approval: (Facility Manager, Head of School, Manager University Laboratories)
Name:
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Risk Assessment Matrix:
Evaluate the level of risk associated with the hazard identified.
SEVERITY
LIKELIHOOD
How severely could it hurt someone
How likely is it to be that bad?
or
How ill could it make someone?
!!!! Kill or cause permanent
disability or ill health
++
+
-
--
Very likely
Could happen at any time
Likely
Could happen sometime
Unlikely
Could happen, but very
rarely
Very unlikely
Could happen, but probably
never will
1
1
2
3
!!!
Long term illness or serious injury
1
2
3
4
!!
Medical attention and several days
off work
2
3
4
5
!
First aid needed
3
4
5
6
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I have read and understand this Safe Work Procedure:
Name:
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Position/Role:
Signature:
Date:
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