Mod 7

Question 1

As a health care worker,what do you need to be aware of?

Answer 1

The legistlation that is designed to affect safety in the workplace (Occupational Health and Safety legislation in Canada)

Question 2

What are the 3 levels of legislation in a health care facility?

Answer 2

1. Federal OHS (outlines rights/ responsibilities of workers, supervisors and employers)
2. Provincial (Outlines provincial legislation)
3. Muncipal (details of acts)

Question 3

Which legislation(s) is responsible for WHMIS?

Answer 3

Federal and provincial

Question 4

Which legislation(s) is responsible for fire accidents?

Answer 4

Municipal

Question 5

Which legislation(s) is responsible for waste disposal?

Answer 5

Provincial and municipal

Question 6

If an accident occurs, who’s responsiblity is it to fill out an accident report form?

Answer 6

The employee

Question 7

When an accident happens, what are the 2 things the employee must do?

Answer 7

1. Report the accident to supervisor or OHS if supervisor not present
2. Fill out accident report no matter how small the injury is

Question 8

What is the number one common workplace injuries?

Answer 8

Back pain

Question 9

What are the 3 classes of fire?

Answer 9

combustibles, liquid fuels, electrical

Question 10

What are the 3 types of fire extigushers and what are they used to extingush?

Answer 10

1. CO2 - used for liquid fuels and electrical
2. dry chemical - used for combustible, liquid fuels and electrical
3. H2O - used for combustible

Question 11

What is the acronymn use to extinguish a fire?

Answer 11

P - Pull pin
A - Aim Low
S - Squeeze Handle
S - Sweep from side to side

Question 12

If clothing is on fire, what should you do?

Answer 12

Stop, drop and roll

Question 13

Why is ionizing radiation harmful?

Answer 13

Because it can form ion and free radicals in tissue

Question 14

What are the 4 component of WHMIS?

Answer 14

1. Classification Criteria and Hazard Information
2. Safety data sheets
3. Labelling
4. Worker education

Question 15

What are the 2 hazard groups?

Answer 15

Physical and Health hazards

Question 16

What are the 2 types of labels used for WHMIS control products?

Answer 16

1. Supplier Labels
2. Workplace Labels

Question 17

What are the 6 information provided on the supplier label?

Answer 17

1. Product Identifer/ Name of product
2. Hazard Pictograms
3. Signal Word - “Danger” (less hazard products may not have a signal word)
4. Hazard Statement - explains what type of hazard it is
5. Precautionary Statement
6. Supplier Identifier / Supplying company

Question 18

What are the 3 information on workplace labels?

Answer 18

1. Product Identifier / Product name
2. Safe Handling Information
3. Location of SDS

Question 19

Which catergory number is more serious, catergory 1 or catergory 4?

Answer 19

Catergory 1 is more serious than catergory 4

Question 20

Who controls the storage, shipping and use of radioactive materials?

Answer 20

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Question 21

Who needs to know about the Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations?

Answer 21

Those who ship, transport and receive dangerous goods (dangerous goods will have a label on them)