Chapter 3: OSHA Flashcards
1
Q
What does OSHA stand for?
A
Occupational Safety& Health Administration
2
Q
What are sharps?
A
Needles, lancets, and broken glass
3
Q
What is PPE?
A
Personal Protective Equipment
4
Q
Things contaminated with bodily fluids should go in red hazardous waste bags, but what should not?
A
Paper and glass
5
Q
What is the Needle and Safety Prevention Act of 2001?
A
+OSHA requires everyone to switch to safety needles. +Employees must have input in choosing which needles they use.
+High fines for not complying
6
Q
Chemical labels must state which 4 things? These are also contained in the SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
A
1) That it’s a hazard
2) an explanation of the chemical
3) precautions on handling the chemical
4) what to do if exposed
