Occupational risks within the pharmacy of Hassan II University Hospital in Fez, Morocco
Objective: This occupational risk assessment involves identifying hazardous situations, prioritizing and mapping them in order to define the main lines of a global prevention action plan. This is a working tool that can be repeated and used as an indicator for monitoring and managing occupational risks in the hospital sector.
Method: This study is conducted in 2022, focusing on the perception of occupational risks by the pharmacy staff. The used methodology was derived from the Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis method.
Results: The participants identified 27 potentially hazardous situations. As for the effects of occupational exposure on the health of pharmacy staff, 59.4% reported high levels of stress and 45.2% experienced sleep disturbances. Health problems related to handling of chemical products were mainly dermatological (28.1%).
Conclusion: This is a participative approach to manage occupational risk. Its aim is to identify and prioritize hazardous situations in order to improve working conditions for staff.
Keywords: Pharmacy, occupational risks, prevention
Learning Outcomes: This occupational risk assessment process involves identifying hazardous situations, prioritizing and mapping them in order to define the main lines of a global prevention action plan. This is a working tool that can be repeated and used as an indicator for monitoring and managing occupational risks in the hospital sector.
