OSHA Test 2 Flashcards
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4 areas OSHA directly impacts funeral services
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- OSHA act of 1970/General Rule
- Haz Comm standard
- Formaldehyde Standard
- Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
2
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Applies to ALL occupational exposure to blood or OPIM
States a written exposure control plan must be implemented by the employer to eliminate or otherwise minimize employee exposure
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BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN STANDARD
3
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pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and cause disease in humans.
ex: HIV, HBV, Malaria, Syphillis
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BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN
4
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other potential infectious material
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OPIM
5
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act of disinfecting or preserving a human dead body, by chemical substances.
Disinfect or preserve a dead body tissues or structures.
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EMBALMING
6
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Written Exposure Control Plan MUST contain
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- Exposure termination
- Method of implementation for compliance
- Documentation of methods/procedures
- Documentation of annual updates
- Documentation that employer sought employee input
- All documents MUST include dates of consideration
7
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An employee must survey work site by job classification to determine employee exposure
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Exposure termination
8
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Hep-B vaccine, haz comm, record keeping, & evaluation procedures regarding exposure.
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Method of implementation for compliance
9
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procedures that reduce risk of exposure
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Documentation of methods/procedures
10
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used to improve safety thereby eliminating exposure or minimizing it
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Documentation of annual updates
11
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documentation that employer has sought…
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employee input (non management) to improve safety and minimizing exposure via safer engineering & work practice controls.
12
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exposure to bloodborne pathogens can result in…
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illness or death
13
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bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through…
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blood and blood products
14
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Types of OPIM
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- Semen
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Pleural fluid (lungs)
- Pericardial fluid (heart)
- Vaginal secretions
- Synovial fluid (joints, elbows, shoulders)
- Peritoneal fluid (abdominal)
- Amniotic fluid
- any other body fluid or secretion that contains blood
15
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one must ASSUME that all unknown/body fluids are…
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a potential hazard
16
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the most important thing a person can do to protect themselves against exposure is to…
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follow the Universal Precautions
17
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set of guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control for safely handling remains.
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Universal Precautions
18
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CDC
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Centers for Disease Control
19
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Universal Precautions are based on the assumption that…
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ALL remains could be infected with bloodborne pathogens
20
Q
Proper use of _______ is an essential part of observing Universal Precautions
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PPE
21
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PPE
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Personal Protective Equiment
22
Q
PPE must be furnished and paid for by_______ when it is ______________
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Employer
Required
23
Q
__________ develops policy guidelines for PPE, but __________ do/does have input
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Employer
Employees
24
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Waterproof gown that protects skin of arms and body with long sleeves
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Impervious gown
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Common Disposable PPE
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Gloves
Shoe covers
Head cover
Barrier mask
Protective eyewear
Non-fogging goggles
Face shield
Autopsy gloves
Impervious gown
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PPE/materials used for removals
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Gown
Gloves
Eye protection
Barrier mask
Disinfectant spray bottle
Plastic bag
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Every removal vehicle should contain _____ complete kits
2
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Every complete kit should contain....
Sheet for covering remains
light plastic pouch (body bag)
extra box of disposable gloves
supply of alcohol towelettes or foam
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Bloodborne pathogens can survive for at least_______ in _________ on surfaces like tabletops, countertops, & sinks.
One week
| Dried blood
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Use what combination of what to clean & decontaminate?
1 to 10 part solution of bleach & water
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All equipment must be cleaned and decontaminated after each contact with_______________
blood or other potentially infectious materials
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After each work shift you must clean and decontaminate...
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countertops
reusable buckets
embalming machines & instruments
embalming tables
floors and walls
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33
If exposed to body fluids by a puncture incident you must do what first...
IMMEDIATELY encourage bleeding
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Steps (in order) on what to do if exposed to body fluids through a puncture incident...
immediately encourage bleeding
wash area with antiseptic
notify supervisor immediately after sanitizing
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If exposed to body fluids through a splash onto NON-INTACT skin, you should...
wash affected area IMMEDIATELY w/soap & warm running water.
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If exposed to body fluids through a splash onto THE EYES, you should
flush with cold water for 15 minutes at the eyewash station, holding the eyelids open
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If exposed to body fluids through a splash into THE MOUTH, you should
rinse with water, spitting the water out several times
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If exposed to body fluids through a splash in THE NOSE, you should
irrigate the nasal passages w/cool to warm water to the extent possible
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In both a Puncture Incident & a Splash Incident, when should you report it to the supervisor?
IMMEDIATELY after sanitizing the affected area
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If exposed to body fluids, the supervisor will...
arrange for a confidential medical exam & a follow up by a healthcare professional
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A sample of your blood________ be taken at the healthcare professional
WILL
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Physician may recommend__________ after contact with body fluids
treatment & provide a written opinion
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What form should be filled out after exposure to body fluids?
OSHA form 200
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The ___________ is responsible to pay for an exam, but the ____________ can _________ the exam. If so, a _________ must be signed.
Employer
Employee
Deny
Waiver
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Causes acute inflammation of the liver.
Can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer
Spread by blood, blood products, & other fluids
Can be serious or fatal
CAN NOT BE CURED
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Hepatitis-B
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all control measures that isolate or remove a hazard from the workplace
engineering controls
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NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or surface
contaminated
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laundry that has been soiled with blood other OPIM or may contain contaminated sharps
contaminated laundry
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any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin
contaminated sharps
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use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles
decontaminatioin
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a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin or parenteral contact with blood
exposure incident
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a facility providing adequate supply of running water, soap, and single use towels or hot air drying machines
hand washing facilities
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reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or OPIM that may result from the performance of an employee's duties
Occupational exposure
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peritoneal fluid
abdomen
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plural fluid
lungs
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pericardial fluid
heart
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synovial fluid
joints
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regulated waste is any of the following
1. liquid or semi-liquid blood or OPIM
2. contaminated items releasing blood or OPIM when pressed
3. items caked with dried blood or OPIM & capable or releasing when handled
4. contaminated Sharps
5. pathological & microbiological wastes containing blood or OPIM
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everyone at a funeral home should be trained in...
Exposure Control & Proper PPE
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Written Exposure Plan must be accessible to ALL employees and made available...
within 15 days of employees request or OSHA & NIOSH
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Written Exposure Plan must be updated...
1. annually & whenever a new procedure has been implemented.
2. When employee changes positions
3. When updates to technology occurs
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eyewash station must...
1. be unobstructed
2. a one step operation
3. withing 25 ft of work area
4. provide cold water for 15 continuous minutes
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emergency shower must be...
1. within 25 ft of work space
2. clear and unobstructed
3. cold water only
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4 main types of safety signs
1. Danger signs
2. Caution signs
3. Safety instructions signs
4. Labels on containers & equipment
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this sign indicates immediate danger & special precautions
danger sign
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this sign warns against potential hazards & unsafe practices
caution sign
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sign for general instructions and suggestions
safety instructions signs
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these two forms MUST be posted in the prep room
Cleaning & decontamination policy
| Daily cleaning schedule
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signal words Danger & Caution must be...
1. Readable at 5 feet or greater
2. Affixed with adhesive
3. Placed as close as possible to hazard source
4. Messages in works, pictures, or both
5. Recognizable meaning to personnel
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color of a biohazard label
florescent orange or orange-red with lettering in contrasting color
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a biohazard label must be placed as close as possible or attached to...
1. doors or coolers containing remains
2. containers of blood/infectious materials
3. viscera buckets
4. sharps containers
5. embalming machines
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prohibited activities in the prep room
1. eating
2. drinking
3. smoking
4. applying cosmetics or lip balm
5. handling contact lenses
6. using hand cream after hand washing
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The preparation room...
1. is a restricted area
2. door must be marked with proper signage
3. only allow authorized personnel
4. have exhaust fans on HIGH when embalming
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Inoculation Program is...
voluntary
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HBV is offered within...
10 days of job assignment and at no cost
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the HBV does not offer...
perfect protection but is considered the best prevention
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the HBV only protects from...
Hepatitis-B
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the HBV is administered...
in 3 parts over 6 months
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all ____ injections of HBV are necessary to confirm_______
3
| immunity to the virus
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if an employee initially declined HBV and later decides to take it, it is....
still offered at no cost
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you should not take HBV if...
1. hypersensitive to compound of vaccine
2. have active infection
3. have heart or lung disease
4. pregnant
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employees at risk of Hep-B
1. embalmers and apprentice embalmers
2. removal personnel
3. prep room housekeepers
4. hair stylist/cosmetologist
5. funeral directors and other staff
6. cemetery workers involved w/exhumation
7. crematory workers
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OSHA requires this in respect to PPE
that the employer must REQUIRE that the employee utilize PPE that is provided
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Hep-B TRAINING records must be kept...
3 years from date of training
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Hep-b training is required at...
1. time of hire or assignment in risk category
| 2. at least once a year after initial training or when change in task occurs
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employees at risk of Hep-B must attend...
an orientation program regarding HEP-B & risks...along with benefits of vaccine
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employer must maintain accurate and confidential records for...
every employee with occupational exposure
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employee medical record must contain
1. name & ss#
2. copy of Hep-B vaccine status w/dates
3. copy of all exams/testing results-followup procedures
4. copy of health care professional's post-exposure written opinion
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MEDICAL records relating to BBP standard must be maintained for...
the duration of employment PLUS 30 years
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if employer is no longer in business & no successor employer follows, then the employer must...
notify OSHA 3 months prior to record disposal
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when disposing of medical records, OSHA may...
require that the records or a copy of records be sent to them within a 3 month period
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DECONTAMINATION after a removal
1. bag NEVER placed in regular trash
2. PPE placed in plastic bag & disposed of by law
3. vehicle decontaminated
4. cot decontaminated
5. bleach/water solution
