OSHA Flashcards
Microorganisms
microscopic living organisms
Pathogen
Disease-causing microorganisms
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
A federal agency with a mission to protect employees from work related hazards
Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS
A detailed record of all hazardous substances kept within a site.
Bloodborne pathogens
viruses that can be spread through direct contact with blood or body fluids from an infected person.
Universal Precautions
To assume that every single person that you come in contact with has some type of infectious disease.
Standard Precautions
are a set of procedures recognized by the CDC to reduce the chance of transmitting infectious microorganisms in any health care setting
Disinfecting Surfaces
1:10 bleach ratio
Levels of Infection Control
Sterilization is the highest level of infection control
Sharps Containers
a plastic puncture-resistant with biohazard symbol, locked, and spill-proof.
Exposure Incident
conditions that put employees at risk of contact with biohazardous agents such as blood borne pathogens
Medical Asepsis
removal or destruction of microorganisms
OSHA Requirements
do not eat, apply makeup etc the guidelines are placed for our safety
Direct Transmission
direct contact between the infected reservoir host and the susceptible host produces direct transmission.
Vehicle Transmission
means by which organisms are carried about
