Promotion of Safety 14:1

Question 1

What is the Definition of Body Mechanics?

Answer 1

The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of it’s parts

Question 2

What are the main reasons for using body mechanics?

Answer 2

• Muscles work best
• Makes lifting and pushing easier
• Prevents unnecessary fatigue
• Prevents injuries of ourselves and others

Question 3

Broad base of support?

Answer 3

8 - 10 inches

Question 4

What does OSHA stand for?

Answer 4

Occupations Safety and Health Administration

Question 5

What does OSHA do?

Answer 5

Establishes and enforces standards that protect workers in the workplace

Question 6

What are the 3 main diseases HC workers are at risk to?

Answer 6

Hept C, Hept B, HIV

Question 7

What is the definition of Ergonomics?

Answer 7

An applied science used to promote the safety and well being of a person

Question 8

Components of ergonomics?

Answer 8

• Correct placement of furniture
• Training in muscle movements
• Prevention of injury

Question 9

What does a fire require?

Answer 9

Fuel, heat, oxygen

Question 10

What is the number one cause of fires?

Answer 10

Unattended cooking fires

Question 11

What does a Class A fire extinguisher put out?

Answer 11

Combustibles like wood, cloth, paper, plastic

Question 12

What does a Class B fire extinguisher put out?

Answer 12

Flammable liquids like gasoline, grease, and paint

Question 13

What does a Class C fire extinguisher put out?

Answer 13

Electrical fires like outlets and fuse boxes

Question 14

What does a Class D fire extinguisher put out?

Answer 14

Combustible metals like titanium

Question 15

What does a Class K fire extinguisher put out?

Answer 15

Commercial cooking appliances

Question 16

what is the definition of Salpingification?

Answer 16

An alkaline mixture that creates a soapy foam to hold in vapor and steam to extinguish a fire

Question 17

What does PASS stand for?

Answer 17

Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep

Question 18

What does RACE stand for?

Answer 18

Rescue, activate, contain, extinguish

Question 19

What 6 things that should be included on a Safety Data Sheet?

Answer 19

Product identification, hazard identification, first - aid measures, fire - fighting measures, storage, exposure control

Question 20

What does the NFPA color code tell you about a chemical?

Answer 20

Blue: Health hazard
Red: Flammability
Yellow: instability
White: PPE

Question 21

What are 7 basic rules of Body Mechanics?

Answer 21

1. Maintain broad base of support
2. Use assitive equipment
   3.Avoid twisting as you work
   4.Good posture
   5.Body alignment
   6.avoid bending for long periods of time
   7.get help when something is too heavy

Question 22

what are the 2 standards that effect HC workers?

Answer 22

• Bloodborne pathogen standard
• Occupational exposure to hazardous chemical standard

Question 23

What are 5 ways to prevent fires?

Answer 23

• Correct situations that can cause fires
• Completely put out matches and cigarettes
• Obey all “No Smoking” signs
• Handle electricity carefully
• Store flammable materials properly

Question 24

What is the main rule on a fire emergency?

Answer 24

Remian calm

Question 25

What do extinguishers include?

Answer 25

water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, halon

Question 26

What is the definition of a halon?

Answer 26

A gas that interferes with the chemical reaction of a fire, used on Class C so it doesn’t damage electronics