Embalming - Module 2

Question 1

The large regulatory agency of the United States Department of Labor that originally had federal visitorial powers to inspect and examine workplaces.

Answer 1

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Question 2

Sheet or sheets containing critical information related to hazards, exposure levels, associated with the material or the substance.

Answer 2

MSDS/SDS (Material Safety Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet)

Question 3

One type of test used to determine exposure to embalming chemicals over a period of 8 hours.

Answer 3

Time-weighted average (TWA)

Question 4

Sets the maximum average exposure level over 8 hours that is allowed by OSHA or state governments.

Answer 4

Permissible exposure limit (PEL)

Question 5

One type of test used to determine exposure to embalming chemicals over a period of 15 minutes.

Answer 5

Short term exposure limit

Question 6

The specific point at which an 8 hour exposure to embalming chemicals is unsafe.

Answer 6

Action Level

Question 7

OSHA regulation limiting the amount of occupational exposure to formaldehyde gas.

Answer 7

Formaldehyde Rule

Question 8

OSHA regulation concerning exposure of employees to blood and other bodily fluids.

Answer 8

Bloodborne Pathogen Rule

Question 9

Disinfection carried out before the embalming process begins.

Answer 9

Primary Disinfections

Question 10

Disinfection practices carried out during the embalming process.

Answer 10

Concurrent Disinfections

Question 11

Institution of disinfection and decontamination measures after preparation of the remains.

Answer 11

Terminal disinfections

Question 12

An approach to infection control in which all human blood and certain bodily fluids are treated as if they are contaminated with HIV, Hep B, and other bloodborne pathogens.

Answer 12

Universal Precautions