 INTRODUCTION This assignment will focus on one of the extremely important topics of the numerous healthcare workplace hazards that can pose a threat to my health and safety in the healthcare industry . In my opinion, it is vital for me, as a potential healthcare worker, to be fully compliant in a consistent and continuous manner in considering all potential risks. Part I - Potential risks that may affect me as an employee in the healthcare profession1. MANUAL HANDLING I am of the opinion that proper technique and knowledge of manual handling is vital to my health and my long-term ambitions for advancement in healthcare. I believe that most back injuries occur due to ignorance about people not taking enough time to transfer heavy loads from one place to another, thus resulting in the famous "lazy man's load" injury. rate of musculoskeletal disorders of all occupations in 2010”. According to the Health Service Authority (“HSA”) website (2014); “The lack of mechanical handling equipment, such as trolleys and other aids, can cause injuries.” I must stress that it is of utmost importance to adhere to the guidelines for class notes set out by Lowry (2014) who states that “when viewing the person as a load, consider the following; weight, height and mobility”. I also feel it is important to ensure that mechanical equipment, such as trolleys and hoists, are in excellent working order. If you take these last two points into consideration, the risk of injury should be greatly reduced.2. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ...... half of paper .. ....rds my role in the workplace is extremely important at all times. I believe that focusing on the dangers that may affect me personally will benefit me from a health, safety and wellbeing perspective will only have positive outcomes for me as an employee, but will be of greatest benefit to those who will rely on me to provide a reasonably practical and safe environment, namely my fellow employees and my residents. BIBLIOGRAPHY1. Boyle, T (2013), the star.com Winnipeg Health Region [online] Available at http//www.thestar.com [accessed 19 May 2014]2. Harrison Richard, Daly Lynda (2006) Acute Medical Emergencies Second Edition, Publisher: Steven Black3. Health Service Executive Leaflet (April 2011)4. World Health Organization (2006) [online]Available at http//www.who.int[accessed 19 May 2014)