Ch 3 - Safety Flashcards
OHSA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
regulations designed to inform workers of hazards in the workplace and to protect them from harm
OHSA regulations
biological, physical, sharps, chemicals, electrical, fire/explosive, latex sensitivity
What are these?
types of safety hazards
Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act of ___
2001
Which law requires employers to switch to safety needle devices and to solicit employee input in choosing safety needle devices?
Needle Stick Safety and Prevention Act of 2001
What is the first step after blood exposure?
immediately flood with water and then clean
never use an ____ chemical
unlabeled
GHS
Global Health Standard
identity of the chemical and chemical manufacturer
proper hazard warnings with pictograms
explanation of the hazard
first aid measures in case of exposure
What are these?
OSHA labels on chemicals
SDS
Safety Data Sheet
OSHA requires that each chemical come with a __ ___ __
safety data sheet
provides information about the chemical, its hazards, and the procedures for cleanup/first aid
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
How many ___ sections are on the Safety Data Sheet?
16
CHP
Chemical Hygiene Plan
if a chemical spills on you, flush the affected area continuously for at least ___ minutes
15
1) turn off equipment
2) do not touch victim until risk is removed
3) call 911, start CPR, keep victim warm
What are these steps in response to?
electrical shock
RACE is an acronym for how to deal with which scenario?
fire
The R in RACE stands for
Rescue