(23) Chemical and Waste Management Flashcards
acute exposure
high levels of exposure over a short period
chemical inventory
comprehensive list of every product used in the office that contains chemicals
chronic exposure
repeated exposures, generally to lower levels over a long time
contaminated waste
items such as gloves and patient napkins that may contain the potentially infectious body fluids of patients
hazard communication standard
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard regulating employees’ right to know about chemicals in the work place
hazardous waste
waste that poses a risk to humans or to the environment
infectious waste
waste that is capable of transmitting an infectious disease
material safety data sheet (MSDS)
form that provides health and safety information regarding material that contain chemicals
regulated waste
infectious waste that requires special handling, neutralization, and disposal
toxic waste
waste that can have a poisonous effect