There are no SAAR's relating to the medical office area. One SAAR was recorded in October 1995 resulting from a laceration to the hand of an Occupational Medical Physician. The person was opening a window that was stuck. The window broke and resulting in a laceration. All windows have been repaired and thus negating repetetition of this type of injury.
Medical technicians take blood samples and prep the samples for transportation and analysis.
Taking samples involves handling needles with possibly nervous individuals. There have been no recorded SAAR's of needle sticks to the medical technicians. There is also a difibulater for use in cardiac emergencies. There is the possibility of an electrical hazard if not used correctly. Uncertainties about the work Current uncertainties center around future overhead funding security.