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Surgical Smoke Plume Extraction Safety Toolbox Talk: Protecting Operating Theatre Staff
The Surgical Smoke Plume Extraction Safety Toolbox Talk template from Health & Safety Zone provides essential guidance on surgical smoke plume hazards, control measures and legal duties. Suitable for healthcare facilities, this toolbox talk helps workers understand how to implement effective extraction, protect health and comply with UK regulations.
Why Is Surgical Smoke Plume Extraction Important?
Protects Workers: Effective on‑tip extraction reduces inhalation of toxic particles, lowering risk of respiratory illness.
Improves Productivity: Cleaner air improves focus and reduces procedure interruptions.
Compliance with Regulations: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 requires employers to assess and control such exposures.
Key Benefits of the Toolbox Talk
Hazard Awareness: Highlights health risks from diathermy plume and associated chemicals.
Control Measures: Details on local exhaust ventilation, filter maintenance and PPE usage.
Emergency Response: Procedures for equipment failure and exposure incidents.
Customisable for Any Workplace: Fully editable to address specific theatre layouts and equipment.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensures alignment with UK health and safety laws for a legally compliant environment.
Simplifying Toolbox Talk Creation with Our Online Generator
Health & Safety Zone’s online document generator allows you to customise this toolbox talk, tailoring it to your workplace’s unique hazards and safety goals.
Promoting a Proactive Safety Culture
Encourages Accountability: Reinforces individual responsibility for workplace safety.
Supports Continuous Improvement: Helps organisations learn from incidents to enhance safety measures.
Useful Resources and Links
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/2677/pdfs/uksi_20022677_en.pdf
Diathermy and surgical smoke – HSE: https://www.hse.gov.uk/healthservices/diathermy-emissions.htm
