Mod 7 Flashcards
What are the three levels of safety legislation?
- Federal
- Provincial
- Municipal
What is considered federal safety regulations?
occupational health and safety laws, WHMIS, transport of dangerous goods, Canada Labour code, Atomic energy control act
What is considered provincial safety regulations?
WHMIS, occupational health and safety act/code, environmental regulations, medical sharps and safety engineered devices, sanitation and waste disposal regulations
What is considered municipal safety regulations?
fire and building codes and sanitation and waste disposal regulations
What type of safety regulations are unique to health care facilities?
routine practices (standard precautions) and isolation procedures
What is the Occupational Health and Safety Department responsible for at medium and large health care facilities?
- staff education and training in safety matters
- processing accidents and incident reports
- workplace inspections
- immunization procedures
- measuring and monitoring workplace hazards
What does the Fire Triangle consist of?
fuel, heat/energy, and oxygen
What are the four classes of fire?
Class A = combustibles
Class B = liquid fuels
Class C = electrical
Class D = combustible metals
What are the four types of fire extinguishers?
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical (ABC), water, dry chemical class (D)
What are carbon dioxide extinguishers used for?
class B and C fires
What are dry chemical extinguishers used for?
Class A, B, and C
What type of fires can you use water for?
Class A fires
What are dry chemical extinguishers used for?
Class D fires
What is the PASS technique?
P - pull pin
A - aim low
S - squeeze handle
S - sweep side to side
What does ionizing refer to?
ability to form ions and free radicals in tusse
what are some examples of procedures using ionizing radiation?
routine chest, skeletal or dental films, fluoroscopy, mammography, CT scans and contrast medium techniques
Do ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and lasers use ionizing radiation?
no.
Based on the hazard categories, what is considered to be the most and least hazardous?
Most = 1 Least = 4
How many classes of physical hazards are there?
19 classes
How many classes of health hazards are there?
12 classes
How do you define a physical hazard?
It’s substances that have physical and chemical properties like flammability and reactivity
How do you define health hazards?
It’s substances that have adverse effect on health like skin irritation, carcinogenicity and toxicity
What are the key elements workers need to be aware of when handling hazardous products?
identification, hazard identification, First-Aid Measures, fire-fighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage
What six elements do supplier labels have?
- Product identifier
- Hazard pictogram
- Signal words
- Hazard statement
- Precautionary statements
- Supplier identifier
