Recognition of Chemical Exposures- Done

Question 1

Sensory irritation

Answer 1

1. Eye, taste irritation

2. Acclimation is possible

Question 2

Odors

Answer 2

• some smell good, most bad
• odor threshold
• olfactory fatigue
• identify all sources

Question 3

Employees covered with dust indicate

Answer 3

1. Sloppy work practices
2. Need for protective clothing
3. Take home is possible
4. Absorption potential

Question 4

Tips for respirators

Answer 4

1. Explain why provided
2. Talk about approved those and when they are appropriate
3. Make sure use is enforced

Question 5

Skin contacts with solvents

Answer 5

1. Know signs of solvent contact
2. Protective clothing and creams used
3. Cleanup procedures

Question 6

Ventilation systems

Answer 6

1. General dilution vs local exhaustion
2. Are they working properly
3. Confined/stagnant areas
4. Why was ventilation system provided??

Question 7

Guidelines for housekeeping/storage for chemical exposures

Answer 7

1. Check to see if area is tidy or sloppy with broken spilled containers
2. Attitude of unit
3. Check labels and signs around unit
4. Check dispensing areas/systems

Question 8

Sources of additional information for recognition of chemical exposures

Answer 8

1. Previous occupational disease claims
2. Previous loss information
3. MSDS/labels/signs
4. Hazardous material communication standard
5. Employee-right-to-know
6. EPA/SARA Title II
7. Community right to know and emergency planning
8. Nurses importance in being an active part of both

Question 9

Contaminants in the air

Answer 9

1. Dust cloud
2. Mist, spray, steam
3. Haze
4. Settled dust
5. Visual contamination