Health & Safety Flashcards
Which policy is related to the risk assessment of chemicals?
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
What are the 6 stages of carrying out a risk assessment on a hazard?
- Identify hazard
- Identify who could be harmed
- Evaluate the risk
- Control the risk
- Record assessment findings
- Review assessment process
Which classes of fire are the likeliest cause of fire in the dental workplace?
Classes A, B, C and E
What colour extinguisher can be used on all fires except electrical fires?
Red extinguisher (water)
Which type of bleeding will spirt rhythmically and be cherry red in colour?
Arterial bleeding
Which type of bleeding will gush quickly and be dark red or purple in colour?
Venous bleeding
Which type of bleeding will ooze slowly and be dark red in colour?
Capillary bleeding
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Which 3 pathogens/diseases must be reported under RIDDOR legislation?
Legionella - causing legionnaire’s disease
Hepatitis B or C infection - linked to liver cancer
HIV - causing AIDS
Name the various waste classifications.
Non-hazardous waste Offensive waste Trade waste Hazardous waste - Infectious (clinical) - Non-infectious (chemical)
Which document provides guidance in England on waste disposal?
Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 (HTM01-05)
How long are non-hazardous waste transfer notes kept for?
2 years
How long are hazardous waste consignment notes kept for?
3 years
What type of storage vessel is used for offensive waste?
Yellow sack with a black stripe
What type of storage vessel is used for sharps infectious hazardous waste?
All-yellow rigid container, no more than 2/3 full
What type of storage vessel is used for non-hazardous medicines and out of date stock?
Blue-lidded yellow rigid container
Under Ionising Radiation Regulations. What 3 formal appointments must be made by the workplace owner?
Legal person
Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)
Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)
Under IRMER, who takes responsibility for for justifying taking the X-ray and ensures the diagnostic benefits outweigh risks of exposure to the patient?
IRMER Practioner
What does optimisation involve whilst a patient is undergoing ionising radiation exposure?
Keeping the dose of radiation as low as reasonably achievable/practicable
What minimum percentage should score 1 be out of all exposures of ionising radiation?
70%
What maximum percentage should score 3 be out of all ionising radiation exposures?
10%
Name 3 ways mercury can enter the body.
Inhalation - toxic vapours
Absorption - skin, nail beds, eye membranes
Ingestion - contaminate foodstuffs and drink
What is the name of the hazardous chemical in acid etchant?
Phosphoric acid (33%)
