(23) Chemical and Waste Management Flashcards

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acute exposure

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high levels of exposure over a short period

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chemical inventory

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comprehensive list of every product used in the office that contains chemicals

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chronic exposure

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repeated exposures, generally to lower levels over a long time

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4
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contaminated waste

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items such as gloves and patient napkins that may contain the potentially infectious body fluids of patients

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hazard communication standard

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard regulating employees’ right to know about chemicals in the work place

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6
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hazardous waste

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waste that poses a risk to humans or to the environment

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infectious waste

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waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease

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material safety data sheet (MSDS)

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form that provides health and safety information regarding material that contain chemicals

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9
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regulated waste

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infectious waste that requires special handling, neutralization, and disposal

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10
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toxic waste

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waste that can have a poisonous effect

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