Are damaged tools, utensils, and equipment safe to use?
No
Why?
Damaged equipment may cause an accident or injury if it is not working correctly. Put a sign on the damaged fixture or fitting to let all staff and clients know of the danger. If the item can be moved, it should be placed in an area that is safe. When equipment is broken and needs repair, it is highly important to eliminate the risk of the person performing the repair becoming infected with pathogenic organisms. Besides, it must be clear to everybody that the equipment is a defect which prevents that people still try to use the defective equipment, creating potential hazards to the equipment, the person using it, and the test result.
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