Maintaining a Safe Work Environment Vocabulary

Question 1

Accident

Answer 1

An unplanned negative event

Question 2

Chemical Spill

Answer 2

An event that occurs when a hazardous material is accidently spilled from its protective container or when a medical supply or piece of medical equipment is broken

Question 3

Emergency

Answer 3

A serious and often unexpected event that can result in injuries and requires an immediate response

Question 4

Emergency Manager

Answer 4

A person who is an expert in crisis management

Question 5

First - Aid Steps

Answer 5

Steps to control or heal injuries sustained as the result of mishandling a chemical

Question 6

Hazardous Ingredients

Answer 6

Ingredients of a material that can cause negative health effects

Question 7

Healthcare Environments

Answer 7

Places where medical professionals work, where patients go for health-related services, and, sometimes, where patients live, such as long-term-care facilities or nursing homes

Question 8

Injury

Answer 8

An impairment or destruction that is sustained through an action

Question 9

Material Safety Data Sheets

Answer 9

Written material that contains basic information needed to ensure the health and safety of anyone who handles a specific hazardous chemical

Question 10

Medical Equipment

Answer 10

A series of items used to assist healthcare workers in the treatment, monitoring, or diagnosis of a patient

Question 11

Medical Supplies

Answer 11

Items that are used to assist in the care of patients in healthcare facilities

Question 12

Reactivity Data

Answer 12

Information on any substances that a chemical can react with

Question 13

Safety

Answer 13

The condition of being free from danger or being protected from something that could cause danger

Question 14

Safety Precautions

Answer 14

Actions taken done in advance to prevent a dangerous situation; also known as safeguards