Force Health Flashcards
Other than hospital personnel, who is covered by the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard?
Firefighters, security forces, life support and motuary affirs personnel
What is considered an occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
A reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucus membrane or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of the employee’s duties
How often is training required for employees exposed to bloodborne pathogens
At the time of their initial assignment to task with occupational exposure or when job task change, causing occupational exposure and annually thereafter
What does it mean by standard precautions
Treating all human blood or other potentially infectious materials as if they were infectious for HBV and HIV
List three methods of control for bloodborne pathogens?
Engineering and work practice controls, PPE, good housekeeping procedures.
What should an employee do immediately if an exposure incident occurs?
Report exposure incidents to enable timely medical evaluation and follow up my HCP
What is ergonomics
The science that relates the capacity of the workers, all aspects of the job, and work environment
What parts of the body experience irritation and inflammation that result in symptoms associated with WMSD?
Nerves, tendons, ligaments, and lining of the joint spaces.
What is the goal of an ergonomics program?
To eliminate or reduce worker exposure to conditions that do not meet worker capabilities do not consider worker limitations and lead to WMSD and related injuries and illnesses
Lis four major program elements that effectively deal with ergonomic hazards?
Worksite analysis hazard prevention and control, medical management training and education
Who should you contact to determine how industrial workplace data is documented at your base?
The NCOIC of PH
What does the first set of four numbers in WIC represent
The base where the workplace is located
What does the last set of digits in the WIC present?
The numerically sequenced case file number
What is a definition of an occupational illness?
Any condition or disorder other than one resulting from an occupational injury caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment
What is the purpose of the occupational illness or injury program?
To ensure appropriate evaluation and follow-up of each occupational illness or injury to prevent recurrence
