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
The A in RACE stands for
Alarm
The C in RACE stands for
Confine
the E in RACE stands for
Extinguish
the acronym PASS is used for how to use a __ _____
fire extinguisher
the P in PASS stands for
Pull the pin
the A in PASS stands for
Aim at the base of the fire
the first S in PASS stands for
Squeeze the handle
the second S in PASS stands for
Sweep
Class __ of fires is for wood, paper, and cloth
A
Class __ of fires is grease, oil, flammable liquids
B
Class __ of fire is energized electrical equipment
C
Class __ of fire is flammable met
D
Class __ of fire is cooking oils and grease
K
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
MRI uses powerful ___ to create images of the body
magents
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
1) determine if patient is conscious
2) if patient is breathing normally, perform chest compressions
What are these steps for?
CPR
1) elevate limb
2) apply direct pressure until medical assistance arrives
What are these steps for?
bleeding
1) call for help
2) keep victim lying down, elevate legs, keep warm, and keep airways open
What are these steps for?
shock
a reaction to direct skin contact with materials left on the latex during manufacturing
irritant contact dermatitis
symptoms of __ ___ ___ include redness, swelling, and itching within minutes to hours after exposure
irritant contact dermatitis
a true allergic response to the proteins of latex that are absorbed through the skin
allergic contact dermatitis
the airway swells shut, heart rate increases, and blood pressure drops may occur
What condition are these symptoms of?
anaphylaxis
Which medication is given during anaphylaxis?
epinephrine
if patients are allergic to ___, they should also be asked about reactions to chestnuts, bananas, kiwis, and avocados
latex
the acronym for the new labeling system for hazardous chemicals and adopted in 2012
GHS
___ determines the severity of tissue damage due to electrical burns
current
the Right To Know Law refers to _____ hazards
chemical
CAB
compressions, airway, breathing
