A STF hazard is present when the scrub person stands on a lift,or foot stool,to reach an acceptable height for ergonomic comfort with the sterile field.Whether the scrub person uses one stool,stacked stools,or a "runway" of stools,the danger exists that a fall could occur.What classification of cause and prevention factor does this situation represent?

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Hospitals should ensure that there are no uneven floor surfaces,including thresholds,on floors.While 36% of same-level incidents occurred because of floor contaminants such as wet floors,the remainder (64%)of the falls on the same level occurred at transition areas,such as from dry to wet,on uneven floor surfaces,or from one type of floor surface to another.Hospitals should ensure that there are no uneven surfaces,including thresholds,on floors.

A STF Hazard Is Present When the Scrub Person Stands