Jemimah Olaleye

Jemimah Olaleye

I'm Jemimah Olaleye by name. I'm a registered nurse and currently working with Formwork Limited as a construction site nurse ensuring safety on site. I'm a health blogger and advocate,writer and poet.

Location Ogun state, Nigeria

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    Expert Response: Management of Further Deterioration

    Well explained

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    Expert response: Managing the Acute Deterioration

    Detailed

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    Case Update

    NEWS SCORE OF 11 AND SHOULD BE TRANSFERRED TO CRITICAL CARE UNIT

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    Introduction to Respiratory Case

    COPD, COVID-19, TB, RESPIRATORY FAILURE.

    HDU and to be monitored for the next 72 hours

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    What is a High Dependency Unit (HDU)?

    Detailed information

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    Critical Care at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) Glasgow

    There are clinical educators and mentors that helped in learning on the job and support including up to date competencies

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    What does critical care look like in your context?

    Critical care is a highly dependent unit that is specialized to care for patients that are severely-Ill through an holistic approach

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    Meet your educators

    My name is Olaleye Jemimah from Nigeria. I am a nurse by profession. Currently working with a construction company. Anticipating to acquire more knowledge

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    Meet your educators

    Glad to be here

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    Introduce yourself

    Good morning everyone, my name is Olaleye Jemimah. I a m a nurse by profession, currently working with a construction company here in Nigeria. I bekieve that this course will increase my knowledge about COVID-19

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    Thanks for joining

    Special appreciation to the organizers from different disciplines, you did a wonderful job!
    I am delighted to e part of this great class, I have learned beyond expectation. My knowledge of occupational health has been broaden which I will also use to promote the health and safety of workers at my workplace.

    Anticipating to enjoy more educative and...

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    See what happens in the world

    Special appreciation to the organizers from different disciplines, you did a wonderful job!
    I am delighted to e part of this great class, I have learned beyond expectation. My knowledge of occupational health has been broaden which I will also use to promote the health and safety of workers at my workplace.

    Anticipating to enjoy more educative and...

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    Preventive measures

    - Work should not be done during the rainy season in order to prevent slipping from the roof.
    - Scaffold should be sed
    -Personal protective equipment

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    Identification of risk factors

    -Fall
    -Respiratory problem
    -Musculoskeletal injuries
    -Heat
    -Burns
    -Respiratory diseases
    -Hearing loss
    -Head injury

    Preventive measures:
    -Use of personal protective equipment.
    -Good administrative functions.
    -Sophisticated machines
    -Periodic medical check-up

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    Rehabilitation – focus on the work place

    Interesting but not all employers can provide the above measures for their workers

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    Evaluation of a worker

    Very essential

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    Rehabilitation – focus on the worker

    Nice one

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    What is work place rehabilitation?

    Comprehensive article.

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    Impacts on the next generation?

    This is an ethical dilemma.
    One, her health and her unborn child is at risk. Secondly, her job is at stake.
    -She needs to understand the damaging effects the paint industry will have on her and her unborn baby which can lead to teratogenic effects such as blindness or disability from birth.
    -She should endeavor to inform her employer about her pregnancy and...

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    Legislation

    So disheartening that the majority of employers don't put the safety of their workers especially pregnant women into action.
    In fact, in some health institutions, you will see a heavily pregnant nurse or other health care personnel working vigorously while on duty and if they failed to do so their superiors will embarrass or Query them to the extent of...

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    Exposure and related health effects

    This is a comprehensive article.
    There is a constant need for awareness programs that will include the employers, employers and the husbands of the pregnant women if possible.

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    Pregnant workers

    Her employer must be aware in order to protect her and her growing fetus from risks associated with occupational hazards

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    Design the perfect Occupational Health Service system

    -Choose a committee that comprises all personnel involved in occupational health and safety.
    -Review the existing policies on occupational health.
    -Formulate new policies that will be in the interest of both the management and the workers.
    -Periodic annual visitation to construction companies.
    -Training of occupational health personnel.
    -Punishment to...

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    Professions and tasks of OHS

    This is great.
    Glad to participate in wellness promotion of occupational health activities among workers at my working place

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    Organizational models for occupational health services

    Well detailed

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    Historical aspects from Norway

    Interesting!
    Though here in Nigeria, the occupational health sector is not given priority despite the fact that there are various fields that need it in order to promote the health and safety of the workers

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    Occupational Health Services

    Informative

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    “Burnout”
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    Treatment

    This is a useful piece to be practiced by workers on night shif or other shifts that effects them

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    Preventive measures

    I love this aspect!

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    Health Effects related to shift work

    Comprehensive.
    Someone needs to read this right now

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    Shift work and health

    This is always hectic for health practitioners. Most times, break down do occur due to the fact that the work is demanding and challenging, low staff ratio on shift to a larger percentage of patients to care for.

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    Prevention of harassment at a work place

    This is vital

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    Sexual harassment

    She should frankly tell the guy to back off and if he doesn't, she should report to her manager for prompt interventions. But if the manager doesn't take any actions, she can file a suit against the perpetrator

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    How to help the worker you suspect is harassed

    This is essential.

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    Health effects from harassment

    Thanks for this

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    Harassment among adults at the work place

    Thanks for this wonderful article. While in training as a student nurse, I witnessed and experienced verbal harassment and derogatory speeches from patients, co-students, relatives, superiors and other health professionals.
    This always makes me feel weird while on clinical posting yet they still expect you to perform actively at work.

    There was a day a...

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    Hostile work environment

    Looking at the situation on the ground, fairness is needed.

    Judging from the educational aspect, an individual with academic qualifications should be able to get an upper hand in the case but this will also create chaos because the other party has acquired experience over the years.

    In order not to draw a battle line, a third party who is neutral should...

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    Strike and lockout

    Interesting.
    But here in Nigeria, any attempt to embark on strike is a huge problem for workers, especially in the health sectors.

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    Prevention of conflicts

    very essential

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    Initiatives to solve a conflict

    Thanks for this

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    Conflicts at work

    Thanks souch for this powerful topic and illustration

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    Post-traumatic stress disorder

    Comprehensive

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    “Burnout”

    Burn out is a challenge for all workers in all disciplines .

    We need to develop positive mental habits

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    A good workplace

    Conducive and safe environment

    Good management and organization structure

    Cooperation and unity

    Love atmosphere

    Motivation

    Communication

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    Psychosocial work environment

    A crucial topic to be addressed at workplace

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    Psychosocial factors and health at work

    Wow! I love this aspect

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    Machines or men? Discussion

    Machines should be used for challenging, demanding and arduous work in order to relieve men from stress and other health-related problem

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    Prevention

    This is crucial information to be put into consideration.

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    Multifactorial diseases

    Nice article

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    Problem areas and solutions

    Thank you for this article.

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    Musculoskeletal diseases

    Thank you so much. Musculoskeletal diseases are the major problems with workers in all settings.

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    Sore hands from work?

    I think it is rampant though a lot of people don't know that skin diseases can be caused by work exposure.
    Workers in the following industries are at high risk of skin disease tye and dye, construction, medicine, painters, chemical, hairdressers and soap trade.

    Awareness should be increased through physical and online sensitization, employers should...

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    Preventive measures of skin diseases at work

    Thanks for this.

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    Diagnostics

    Noted

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    Occupations at risk for work-related skin diseases

    Well explanatory

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    Work-related skin diseases

    Thanks for this article. A lot of people don't see this as a serious issue. There was a time the workers on-site were having skin infections such as rashes, boils, eczema among others. It was discovered that the source of water they use was the problem and exposure to cement remnants when the batching plant wasn't functioning.

    The source of water was...

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    Asbestos ban

    Majority of the people in my country, here in Nigeria still make use of asbestos and its related substances.
    All stakeholders need to come together and make effective legislation on the use of asbestos in the country

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    Preventive measures

    Preventive measures are the key to reducing hazards.

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    More known carcinogenic agents

    A comprehensive article.
    I have learned a lot.

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    Asbestos – a tragic example

    A very crucial topic.

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    The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

    Good one. I hope this can organization exist in Nigeria .

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    The most common types of work-related cancers

    Thank you for this article

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    Work-related cancer

    This is another aspect to be given prompt attention.

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    Stop Toxic Fumes!

    Installation of local exhaust ventilation should be provided first which will protect the health and safety of workers. After that, automation of the process can be done followed by provision of PPE

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    Preventive measures and management

    I ave gained insight on respirators, filters, when and how appropriate the sold be worn or used

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    Dust measurement

    I never knew that such measurement exist. Thank you

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    Serial PEF measurements as a diagnostic tool

    Well, detailed video. employers should endeavor to serial PEF measurement tool and carr out periodical PEF test on their workers.

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    Obstructive lung diseases

    This is a helpful topic.
    Occupational asthma vs work aggravated asthma. All employers sold make sure that the medical history of are their workers are known before employing and posing them to where to work.

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    Intoxications from organic solvents

    Sure

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    Reporting accidents at work

    Absolutely right

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    Pneumoconioses

    This video is well illustrated.
    Due to the fact that work-related lung diseases such as pneumoconioses might take years before it exhibits signs and symptoms, the employer or management should endure that appropriate and necessary measures are provided.

    Also, the safety officers or health personnel duty should be in the interest of the workers.

    Workers...

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    Work-related lung diseases

    Work-related long diseases calls for action to be reduced. Passive smokers are not left out too. For example, sitting beside someone who smokes. In fact, second-hand smokers are at increased risk.

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    Introduction to work related diseases

    Guess this is another interesting aspect that can't be underestimated! Euphoric to learn about work-related diseases, the risk population and the measures to be taken to reduce the prevalence.

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    Life in danger - Discussion

    This is comprehensive!
    At my working place here in Nigeria, we make use of sophisticated machines such as forklifts and mobile cranes among others. As a result, injuries are prevented to it's minimal.
    Truth be told, not all companies or construction sites have the necessary and adequate machines to use when working at heights and this has increased the...

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    First Aid

    This is well explained. First aid prevents further complication and prolong life.

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    Reporting accidents at work

    Reporting of accidents should not be kept secret because it will pave the way to prevent further or unforeseen contingencies.
    All workers should endeavor to report accidents regardless of its severity. In turn, the management should reward the workers for reporting accidents, this will instill a sense of motivation and belonging in the workers

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    Safety training

    Safety training is very vital in all industries irrespective of their sectors. This training must be updated periodically.
    All workers must be sensitized on safety and health before each day work starts.
    For example, where I work it is mandated for all workers to attend safety talks every morning in order to have a behavioral change in communication among...

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    Safety at work

    Companies with a good safety culture will prevent injuries from happening.
    Both the management and the workers should work in collaboration, this is the effective way they can achieve positive safety health at work.
    The management should have listening ears to their worker's complaints or suggestions and take necessary actions.
    Also, the workers should...

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    Lighting at work

    light supply is essential in all places in order to prevent safety hazards. All employees should make sure that they provide lighting sources for their workers.
    For example, people working night shifts in the hospitals need adequate lighting in order to prevent patients from injuries and protect themselves too.

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    Indoor air environment

    Interesting article.

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    Heat exhaustion

    Adequate attention must be given to the workers in order to prevent them from future complications.
    Firstly, the workers are the ones to take lead in providing bottled water and other necessity needed by them. They can delegate someone from the outside of the mining area to bring good water from them.

    On the other hand, these workers are not employed by...

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    Cold work environment

    This is incredible!
    In addition, people working in cold rooms, Iced or yogurt companies and banking sectors must be given health education on the risks associated with cold environments such as asthma and other respiratory disorders.

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    Hot work environment

    This is an interesting article. This aspect must not be overlooked in the industries where workers are exposed to heat. According to research, excessive heat can denature the sperm cells of men and reduce the potency of their fertility

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    Specific radiation problems

    I have seen cases of people rushed into the hospital as a result of electrical or other types of burns.
    This can be reduced by removing the danger sources, provision of PPE and periodic training for the workers.

    Also, parents and guardians should be observant and cautious with electrical appliances or hot palm or groundnut oil when the children are at home.

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    Non-ionizing radiation

    There is no doubt that a larger proportion of the world is exposed to the non-ionizing radiation at one point in our dayly lives. It is crucial to increase peoples awareness through campaigns in communities, workplace among others in other for the population to have a behavioural change in communication towards reducing the effects of radiation.

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    Ionizing radiation

    This is a great topic! Exposure to radiation elements either X-rays or radiation therapy in killing of cancerous cells should be minimal by providing protective lead equipment for the workers or radiographers handling radioactive substances in other to prevent both the actual and potential consequences. The responsibility lies on the shoulder of the...

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    Handling noise

    Rock musical concerts

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    Handling noise

    Very essential

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    Occurrence

    Sure

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    Stop brain damage

    Of course

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    Noise and health

    Noted

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    Biomonitoring

    Of course

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    Intoxications from organic solvents

    People should be advised against sleeping in a room with a new-laid carpet. The effects of the chemicals used to manufacture those carpets are damaging.

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    Intoxications from organic solvents

    You are absolutely right. For those using perfumes, caution is needed especially in overcrowded places, not everyone is comfortable with the strong odors. There is a need to put other people into consideration in anything we are doing.

    For example, I'm allergic to perfumes, after coming in contact with it, suffering do become uncomfortable to the extent of...

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    Defining radiation

    So interesting to learn about radiations. Optimum protection should be provided for all workers who at one point or the other get in touch with radiation or its products

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    Is noise important to prevent?

    When there is clear legislation and regulation concerning noise, it will be easy to implement it in all sectors

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    Don't go deaf!

    Noise can't be removed from the workplace but can be reduced to the barest minimum.
    I will attribute it to negligence and nonchalant attitude of the employers who are always after their own pockets.

    Also, most workers lack adequate information on the damaging effects of noise. Most workers don't know their rights in the labor sector.

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    Vibration

    One of the workers on-site once complained about hand-arm vibration due to the fact that he was operating a machine. The proper measures taken prevented further complications

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    Handling noise

    You are right!