OSHA+Safety

Question 1

Define workplace violence

Answer 1

Workplace violence is any physical assault, threatening behavior, or verbal abuse occurring in the work setting.

Question 2

Define “work place”

Answer 2

This includes, but not limited to the buildings and surrounding perimeter including parking lots, field locaitions, clients’ homes, and any travel to and from work assignments.

Question 3

Who can commit workplace violence

Answer 3

Strangers, patients/bystanders, co-workers, or personal relations

Question 4

What authories can you go to in order to deal with workplace violence?

Answer 4

SBVAC Officers, UPD, or any higher ranking member of the company

Question 5

Define the “Universal Precautions”

Answer 5

Violence should be expected but can be avoided or relieved through preration. We do NOT deal with violent patients, any suspicious patients must be accompanied by UPD

Question 6

List some warning signs of poor stress management

Answer 6

• Irritability - Inability to concentrate - Difficulty sleeping/nightmares - Anxiety or guilt - Loss of appetite or interest - Isolation

Question 7

List some ways to cope with stress

Answer 7

Balancing work, recreation, family, and health. Change to a healthier diet Exercise Practice relaxation techniques Sleep! Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake

Question 8

What is the “Critical Incident Stress Management Program”?

Answer 8

County provided short-term psychological help that focuses on an immediate and identifiable stressor, peer driven and free of any criticism

Question 9

What is “Right To Know”?

Answer 9

You as an occupational volunteer have the right to know of any harmful chemicals, contaminants, or other dangers in the workplace

Question 10

What is OSHA?

Answer 10

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 11

What are some safety information provided by RTK?

Answer 11

Safe workplace practices, proper protection, fire safety, medical response safety, safe disposal of needles, and unsafe combination of materials.

Question 12

What is a “Material Safety Data Sheet”?

Answer 12

A comprehensive information packet containing proper handling, disposal, usage, and cleaning information on certain hazardous materials, as well as a hotline for additional questions.

Question 13

What is the NFPA 704 diamond?

Answer 13

Provides quick information on health, fire, and reactivity. Numbers are rated from least dangerous to incredibly dangerous (0-4)

Question 14

Where are MSDS sheets located in SBVAC?

Answer 14

All sheets are data are located on the tablets in the SBVAC HQ and are present on calls

Question 15

What are some examples of Health hazards?

Answer 15

Carcinogens, Toxins, Irritants, Corrosives, Sensitizers

Question 16

How should you treat all bodily fluids?

Answer 16

Treat all bodily fluids as potentially infectious

Question 17

How do you protect yourself from potentially infectous particles?

Answer 17

Being consistent and vigilant with wearing appropriate personal protective devices such as gloves, masks, or coats

Question 18

What is BSI?

Answer 18

Body Substance Isolation

Question 19

Proper procedure for putting on and removing gloves?

Answer 19

See attached image

Question 20

For liquids, you should wear:

Answer 20

Gloves

Question 21

For airborne particles you should wear:

Answer 21

a mask

Question 22

If there is a splash risk (ie vomit or blood) you should wear

Answer 22

Use appropriate barriers such as masks, eye protection, gowns, or other pieces of equiptment

Question 23

How else can you prevent infection spread?

Answer 23

WASHING HANDS! Keeping us with personal hygiene, keeping up to date with immunizations, proper waste handling, and properly decontamination of all affected surfaces/tools

Question 24

What is Hepatitis?

Answer 24

Swelling and inflammation of the liver

Question 25

How is Hep. A spread? How can it be prevented?

Answer 25

Spread via the Fecal-oral route, use universal protection when dealing with patients, and keep up with Hep. A vaccines.

Question 26

How is Hep. B spread? How can it be prevented? Why is it dangerous?

Answer 26

Spread via bloodborne or mucosal route. Prevented by universal protections, and keeping up with Hep. B vaccines. Hepatitis B can cause permanent liver damage

Question 27

How is Hep. C spread? How can it be prevented? Why is it dangerous?

Answer 27

Spread via bloodborne oute. Prevented by universal protections. There is NO VACCINE! Hepatitis C can cause permanent liver damage

Question 28

What is the difference between Latent and Active TB?

Answer 28

Latent TB does not present symptoms, bacteria stay dormant. Active TB presents clear symptoms.

Question 29

Why is Active TB dangerous?

Answer 29

It can spread when in the Active form of the infection. Causes bacteria inside of the lungs

Question 30

What are some signs of Active TB?

Answer 30

Night sweats, Headaches, Cough, Weight loss, and Hemoptysis (blood tinged cough)

Question 31

How is TB Spread?

Answer 31

TB is not highly contageous but precaution should be used. Spread through droplets, and the TB bacteria can exist for a long period of time outside of the body, even when dried.

Question 32

What are some precautions to prevent the spread of Active TB?

Answer 32

Use universal precautions, as well as wearing a N95 Mask, and proper use of ventilation system within the ambulance cab. Also TB Mantoux testing can confirm if the patient does indeed have TB

Question 33

What is considered a “Significant Exposure”?

Answer 33

A cut/stick with a sharp object such as a needle or knife, contact with muscous membranes or damaged skin, any contact with bodily fluids or tissue.

Question 34

What do you do in response to a signicant exposure event?

Answer 34

Report to the SBVAC Safety officer who will collect info including date and time, procedure, exposure source, and the exposed persons. As a result the safety officer will give details and plans about counseling, post-exposure management, and follow-up treatment