Promotion of Safety 14:1 Flashcards
What is the Definition of Body Mechanics?
The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of it’s parts
What are the main reasons for using body mechanics?
- Muscles work best
- Makes lifting and pushing easier
- Prevents unnecessary fatigue
- Prevents injuries of ourselves and others
Broad base of support?
8 - 10 inches
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupations Safety and Health Administration
What does OSHA do?
Establishes and enforces standards that protect workers in the workplace
What are the 3 main diseases HC workers are at risk to?
Hept C, Hept B, HIV
What is the definition of Ergonomics?
An applied science used to promote the safety and well being of a person
Components of ergonomics?
- Correct placement of furniture
- Training in muscle movements
- Prevention of injury
What does a fire require?
Fuel, heat, oxygen
What is the number one cause of fires?
Unattended cooking fires
What does a Class A fire extinguisher put out?
Combustibles like wood, cloth, paper, plastic
What does a Class B fire extinguisher put out?
Flammable liquids like gasoline, grease, and paint
What does a Class C fire extinguisher put out?
Electrical fires like outlets and fuse boxes
What does a Class D fire extinguisher put out?
Combustible metals like titanium
What does a Class K fire extinguisher put out?
Commercial cooking appliances
what is the definition of Salpingification?
An alkaline mixture that creates a soapy foam to hold in vapor and steam to extinguish a fire
What does PASS stand for?
Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue, activate, contain, extinguish
What 6 things that should be included on a Safety Data Sheet?
Product identification, hazard identification, first - aid measures, fire - fighting measures, storage, exposure control
What does the NFPA color code tell you about a chemical?
Blue: Health hazard
Red: Flammability
Yellow: instability
White: PPE
What are 7 basic rules of Body Mechanics?
- Maintain broad base of support
- 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
what are the 2 standards that effect HC workers?
- Bloodborne pathogen standard
- Occupational exposure to hazardous chemical standard
What are 5 ways to prevent fires?
- Correct situations that can cause fires
- Completely put out matches and cigarettes
- Obey all “No Smoking” signs
- Handle electricity carefully
- Store flammable materials properly
What is the main rule on a fire emergency?
Remian calm
What do extinguishers include?
water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, halon
What is the definition of a halon?
A gas that interferes with the chemical reaction of a fire, used on Class C so it doesn’t damage electronics
