module 6 Flashcards
examples of OSHA work safety violations
fall protection
hazard communication
ladders
resp protection
scaffolding
control of hazardous energy
industrial trucks
PPE and livesaving equipment
machine guarding
what does the EPA do
it is responsible for health surveillance and monitoring in regard to environmental hazards, setting standards for air and water quality; evaluating environmental risks; screening new chemicals and establishing, and evaluating and enforcing regulatory efforts
What are the 5 major environmental toxins, contaminants
arsenic, lead, mercury in children, bisphenol A, perchlorate
where is arsenic found
drinking water (well water)
where is lead found (2)
paint in homes before 1978 and water pipes
what causes mercury in children
fish/shellfish, vapors from elemantal mercury spills
where is bisphenol A found
many plastics
where is perchlorate found?
fireworks, road flares, explosives, rocket fuel
what does the mnemonic I PREPARE for
helps providers screen for exposure or dafety violation
what does I PREPARE stand for?
Investigate potential exposures
Present work
Residence
Environmental concerns
Past work
Activities
Referrals and resources
Educate
What air quality level is when it is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk
good
What level of air quality is when it is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution
moderate
What air quality level is when members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. Public is not likely to be affected
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
What your quality level is when everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects
unhealthy
What air quality level is when there are health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected
very unhealthy
What air quality level is when there’s a health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects
hazardous
Describe the numbers of the five air quality levels
good = 0-50
moderate = 51-100
unhealthy for sensitive = 101-150
unhealthy = 151-200
very unhealthy = 201-300
hazardous = 301-500
What is the federal emergency management agency (FEMA) used for
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports citizens and emergency personnel to build, sustain, and improve the nation’s capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards
-can be funds, temporary housing, or repairs
what does the CDC do for disasters
ensure that clean drinking water, food, shelter, and medical care are available for those affected.
what do public health departments do for disasters?
Public health agencies are the primary agencies for the health and medical responses to disaster incidents.
Public health officials provide advice and assistance to other public officials on environmental and health matters.
In times of disaster, health departments rely heavily on the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), which is a network of more than 200,000 medical professional volunteers nationwide. They were invaluable during the mass vaccination clinics during COVID
what does the red cross do for disasters
The ARC works in partnership with FEMA, DHS, the CDEC and other local, state and federal agencies.
what are the 3 stages of disaster preparation
1) mitigation
2)preparedness
3) response
which stage includes actions taken to prevent or reduce the cause, impact, and consequences of disasters including but not limited to:
* Digging water channels to redirect water and planting vegetation to absorb water.
* Constructing levees or permanent barriers to control flooding.
* Building structure that can sustain hurricane force winds.
mitigation
what phase includes planning, training, and educational activities for events that cannot be mitigated.
preparedness
what should the preparedness stage address?
authority, communication, logistics
when does the response stage begin?
immediately after disaster
is search and rescue part of the response phase?
yes
what colors are used in the disaster START tool for triage?
green, yellow, red, and black
describe the time frame of a START triage
Disaster triage should occur in less than one minute per person. A decision is made regarding the status of an individual, and that person is labeled with a colored triage tag.
when is green used in a START triage
for the walking wounded or those with minor injuries who can wait several hours before receiving treatment
when is yellow used in a START triage
for those with systemic but not yet life threatening complications who can wait 45 to 60 minutes.
when is red used in a START triage
top priority. In other words, these individuals have life threatening conditions however, they can be stabilized and have a high probability of survival.
when is black used in a START triage
for the deceased or for those whose injuries are so extensive that nothing can be done to save them.
