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OSHA Test 2 Flashcards

1
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4 areas OSHA directly impacts funeral services

A
  1. OSHA act of 1970/General Rule
  2. Haz Comm standard
  3. Formaldehyde Standard
  4. Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
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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

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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

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other potential infectious material

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OPIM

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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

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Written Exposure Control Plan MUST contain

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  1. Exposure termination
  2. Method of implementation for compliance
  3. Documentation of methods/procedures
  4. Documentation of annual updates
  5. Documentation that employer sought employee input
  6. All documents MUST include dates of consideration
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7
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An employee must survey work site by job classification to determine employee exposure

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Exposure termination

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Hep-B vaccine, haz comm, record keeping, & evaluation procedures regarding exposure.

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Method of implementation for compliance

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procedures that reduce risk of exposure

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Documentation of methods/procedures

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used to improve safety thereby eliminating exposure or minimizing it

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Documentation of annual updates

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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.

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12
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exposure to bloodborne pathogens can result in…

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illness or death

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13
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bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through…

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blood and blood products

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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
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15
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one must ASSUME that all unknown/body fluids are…

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a potential hazard

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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

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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

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18
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CDC

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Centers for Disease Control

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Universal Precautions are based on the assumption that…

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ALL remains could be infected with bloodborne pathogens

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20
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Proper use of _______ is an essential part of observing Universal Precautions

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PPE

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21
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PPE

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Personal Protective Equiment

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22
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PPE must be furnished and paid for by_______ when it is ______________

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Employer

Required

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__________ develops policy guidelines for PPE, but __________ do/does have input

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Employer

Employees

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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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25
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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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26
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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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27
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Every removal vehicle should contain _____ complete kits

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2

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28
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Every complete kit should contain….

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Sheet for covering remains
light plastic pouch (body bag)
extra box of disposable gloves
supply of alcohol towelettes or foam

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29
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Bloodborne pathogens can survive for at least_______ in _________ on surfaces like tabletops, countertops, & sinks.

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One week

Dried blood

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30
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Use what combination of what to clean & decontaminate?

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1 to 10 part solution of bleach & water

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31
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All equipment must be cleaned and decontaminated after each contact with_______________

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blood or other potentially infectious materials

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32
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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
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If exposed to body fluids by a puncture incident you must do what first…

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IMMEDIATELY encourage bleeding

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34
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Steps (in order) on what to do if exposed to body fluids through a puncture incident…

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immediately encourage bleeding
wash area with antiseptic
notify supervisor immediately after sanitizing

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35
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If exposed to body fluids through a splash onto NON-INTACT skin, you should…

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wash affected area IMMEDIATELY w/soap & warm running water.

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36
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If exposed to body fluids through a splash onto THE EYES, you should

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flush with cold water for 15 minutes at the eyewash station, holding the eyelids open

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37
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If exposed to body fluids through a splash into THE MOUTH, you should

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rinse with water, spitting the water out several times

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38
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If exposed to body fluids through a splash in THE NOSE, you should

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irrigate the nasal passages w/cool to warm water to the extent possible

39
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In both a Puncture Incident & a Splash Incident, when should you report it to the supervisor?

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IMMEDIATELY after sanitizing the affected area

40
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If exposed to body fluids, the supervisor will…

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arrange for a confidential medical exam & a follow up by a healthcare professional

41
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A sample of your blood________ be taken at the healthcare professional

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WILL

42
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Physician may recommend__________ after contact with body fluids

A

treatment & provide a written opinion

43
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What form should be filled out after exposure to body fluids?

A

OSHA form 200

44
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The ___________ is responsible to pay for an exam, but the ____________ can _________ the exam. If so, a _________ must be signed.

A

Employer
Employee
Deny
Waiver

45
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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
A

Hepatitis-B

46
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all control measures that isolate or remove a hazard from the workplace

A

engineering controls

47
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NIOSH

A

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

48
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presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or surface

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contaminated

49
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laundry that has been soiled with blood other OPIM or may contain contaminated sharps

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contaminated laundry

50
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any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin

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contaminated sharps

51
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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

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decontaminatioin

52
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a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin or parenteral contact with blood

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exposure incident

53
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a facility providing adequate supply of running water, soap, and single use towels or hot air drying machines

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hand washing facilities

54
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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

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Occupational exposure

55
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peritoneal fluid

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abdomen

56
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plural fluid

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lungs

57
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pericardial fluid

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heart

58
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synovial fluid

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joints

59
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regulated waste is any of the following

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  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
60
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everyone at a funeral home should be trained in…

A

Exposure Control & Proper PPE

61
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Written Exposure Plan must be accessible to ALL employees and made available…

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within 15 days of employees request or OSHA & NIOSH

62
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Written Exposure Plan must be updated…

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  1. annually & whenever a new procedure has been implemented.
  2. When employee changes positions
  3. When updates to technology occurs
63
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eyewash station must…

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  1. be unobstructed
  2. a one step operation
  3. withing 25 ft of work area
  4. provide cold water for 15 continuous minutes
64
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emergency shower must be…

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  1. within 25 ft of work space
  2. clear and unobstructed
  3. cold water only
65
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4 main types of safety signs

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  1. Danger signs
  2. Caution signs
  3. Safety instructions signs
  4. Labels on containers & equipment
66
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this sign indicates immediate danger & special precautions

A

danger sign

67
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this sign warns against potential hazards & unsafe practices

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caution sign

68
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sign for general instructions and suggestions

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safety instructions signs

69
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these two forms MUST be posted in the prep room

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Cleaning & decontamination policy

Daily cleaning schedule

70
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signal words Danger & Caution must be…

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  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
71
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color of a biohazard label

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florescent orange or orange-red with lettering in contrasting color

72
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a biohazard label must be placed as close as possible or attached to…

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  1. doors or coolers containing remains
  2. containers of blood/infectious materials
  3. viscera buckets
  4. sharps containers
  5. embalming machines
73
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prohibited activities in the prep room

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  1. eating
  2. drinking
  3. smoking
  4. applying cosmetics or lip balm
  5. handling contact lenses
  6. using hand cream after hand washing
74
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The preparation room…

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  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
75
Q

Inoculation Program is…

A

voluntary

76
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HBV is offered within…

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10 days of job assignment and at no cost

77
Q

the HBV does not offer…

A

perfect protection but is considered the best prevention

78
Q

the HBV only protects from…

A

Hepatitis-B

79
Q

the HBV is administered…

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in 3 parts over 6 months

80
Q

all ____ injections of HBV are necessary to confirm_______

A

3

immunity to the virus

81
Q

if an employee initially declined HBV and later decides to take it, it is….

A

still offered at no cost

82
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you should not take HBV if…

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  1. hypersensitive to compound of vaccine
  2. have active infection
  3. have heart or lung disease
  4. pregnant
83
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employees at risk of Hep-B

A
  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
84
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OSHA requires this in respect to PPE

A

that the employer must REQUIRE that the employee utilize PPE that is provided

85
Q

Hep-B TRAINING records must be kept…

A

3 years from date of training

86
Q

Hep-b training is required at…

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  1. time of hire or assignment in risk category

2. at least once a year after initial training or when change in task occurs

87
Q

employees at risk of Hep-B must attend…

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an orientation program regarding HEP-B & risks…along with benefits of vaccine

88
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employer must maintain accurate and confidential records for…

A

every employee with occupational exposure

89
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employee medical record must contain

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  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
90
Q

MEDICAL records relating to BBP standard must be maintained for…

A

the duration of employment PLUS 30 years

91
Q

if employer is no longer in business & no successor employer follows, then the employer must…

A

notify OSHA 3 months prior to record disposal

92
Q

when disposing of medical records, OSHA may…

A

require that the records or a copy of records be sent to them within a 3 month period

93
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DECONTAMINATION after a removal

A
  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

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