[ Management des risques biologiques et chimiques au laboratoire d’anatomie pathologique du CHU Ibn Rochd de Casablanca ]
Volume 68, Issue 2, September 2023, Pages 242–253
Mohamed Belcaid1, Oussama Aazzane2, Abderahman Mellouki3, Fatima Zahra Bakhtaoui4, Saida Stitou5, Abdeljalil Rezzaki6, and Mehdi Karkouri7
1 Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
2 Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
3 Laboratory of Pathological Anatomy, CHU Ibn Rochd of Casablanca, Morocco
4 Laboratoire d’Anatomie Pathologique, CHU Ibn Rochd de Casablanca, Morocco
5 Laboratoire d’Anatomie Pathologique, CHU Ibn Rochd de Casablanca, Morocco
6 Laboratory of Pathological Anatomy, CHU Ibn Rochd of Casablanca, Morocco
7 Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Original language: French
Copyright © 2023 ISSR Journals. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Introduction: The Pathological Anatomy laboratory presents risks related to the handling of potentially contaminated surgical, biopsy or cytological samples, as well as the use of dangerous chemicals. The objective of our study is to evaluate the biological and chemical risks incurred by the staff of the PCR laboratory of the Ibn Rochd university hospital center (CHU) in Casablanca and to recommend prevention and protection measures against these risks. Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study over a period of six months, involving all laboratory staff. Our study is based on the use of detailed questionnaires, interviews and observations of working conditions. Results: The evaluation revealed several failures: insufficient training of staff in matters of hygiene and safety in the workplace, medical monitoring is not systematically respected, accidents linked to exposure to biological liquids and products chemicals are relatively common, a lack of maintenance of collective protective equipment such as extractor hoods, a lack of protective glasses and compliant respiratory masks, inappropriate storage of dangerous chemicals, lack of display of certain instructions safety and insufficient compliance with waste disposal requirements. Conclusion: It is imperative to put in place an action plan aimed at preventing and protecting laboratory personnel against these risks.
Author Keywords: Biological risks, chemical risks, health, safety, personnel.
Volume 68, Issue 2, September 2023, Pages 242–253
Mohamed Belcaid1, Oussama Aazzane2, Abderahman Mellouki3, Fatima Zahra Bakhtaoui4, Saida Stitou5, Abdeljalil Rezzaki6, and Mehdi Karkouri7
1 Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
2 Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
3 Laboratory of Pathological Anatomy, CHU Ibn Rochd of Casablanca, Morocco
4 Laboratoire d’Anatomie Pathologique, CHU Ibn Rochd de Casablanca, Morocco
5 Laboratoire d’Anatomie Pathologique, CHU Ibn Rochd de Casablanca, Morocco
6 Laboratory of Pathological Anatomy, CHU Ibn Rochd of Casablanca, Morocco
7 Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Casablanca, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Original language: French
Copyright © 2023 ISSR Journals. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
Introduction: The Pathological Anatomy laboratory presents risks related to the handling of potentially contaminated surgical, biopsy or cytological samples, as well as the use of dangerous chemicals. The objective of our study is to evaluate the biological and chemical risks incurred by the staff of the PCR laboratory of the Ibn Rochd university hospital center (CHU) in Casablanca and to recommend prevention and protection measures against these risks. Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study over a period of six months, involving all laboratory staff. Our study is based on the use of detailed questionnaires, interviews and observations of working conditions. Results: The evaluation revealed several failures: insufficient training of staff in matters of hygiene and safety in the workplace, medical monitoring is not systematically respected, accidents linked to exposure to biological liquids and products chemicals are relatively common, a lack of maintenance of collective protective equipment such as extractor hoods, a lack of protective glasses and compliant respiratory masks, inappropriate storage of dangerous chemicals, lack of display of certain instructions safety and insufficient compliance with waste disposal requirements. Conclusion: It is imperative to put in place an action plan aimed at preventing and protecting laboratory personnel against these risks.
Author Keywords: Biological risks, chemical risks, health, safety, personnel.
Abstract: (french)
Introduction : Le laboratoire d’Anatomie Pathologique présente des risques liés à la manipulation d’échantillons chirurgicaux, de biopsies ou cytologiques potentiellement contaminés, ainsi qu’à l’utilisation de produits chimiques dangereux. L’objectif de notre étude est d’évaluer les risques biologiques et chimiques encourus par le personnel du laboratoire d’ACP du centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) Ibn Rochd de Casablanca et de recommander des mesures de prévention et de protection contre ces risques. Méthodes: Nous avons mené une étude transversale descriptive sur une période de six mois, impliquant tout le personnel du laboratoire. Notre étude repose sur l’utilisation de questionnaires détaillés, d’entretiens et d’observations des conditions de travail. Résultats: L’évaluation a révélé plusieurs défaillances: une formation insuffisante du personnel en matière d’hygiène et de sécurité sur le lieu de travail, suivi médical n’est pas systématiquement respecté, des accidents liés à l’exposition à des liquides biologiques et des produits chimiques sont relativement courants, un manque d’entretien des équipements de protection collective tels que les hottes aspirantes, un déficit en termes de lunettes de protection et de masques respiratoires conformes, un stockage inapproprié des produits chimiques dangereux, absence d’affichage de certaines consignes de sécurité et un respect insuffisant des exigences en matière d’élimination des déchets. Conclusion: Il est impératif de mettre en place un plan d’action visant à prévenir et à protéger le personnel du laboratoire contre ces risques.
Author Keywords: Risques biologiques, risques chimiques, santé, sécurité, personnel.
How to Cite this Article
Mohamed Belcaid, Oussama Aazzane, Abderahman Mellouki, Fatima Zahra Bakhtaoui, Saida Stitou, Abdeljalil Rezzaki, and Mehdi Karkouri, “Management of biological and chemical risks in the pathological anatomy laboratory of the Ibn Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca,” International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research, vol. 68, no. 2, pp. 242–253, September 2023.
