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Safety Flashcards

1
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What is (optimal) body mechanics?

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Refers to the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making effective use of its parts.

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Describe a proper base of support

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1) Feet 8-10 inches apart
2) 1 foot slightly forward
3) Balance weight on both feet
4) Point feet in the direction of movement

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What division of the Department of Labor enforces and establishes safety standards for the workplace?

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OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

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What does the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals standard state?

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Employers must inform employees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace.

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Where is information about any hazardous product/chemical found in the workplace?

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The corresponding Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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NFPA

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National Fire Protection Association

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What does the NFPA color code do?

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Alerts user to health, fire, reactivity, and other specific hazards for a chemical

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What does BLUE represent on the NFPA color code?

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Health hazard

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What does RED represent on the NFPA color code?

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Fire hazard

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10
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What does WHITE represent in the NFPA color code?

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Special hazard

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What does YELLOW represent on the NFPA color code?

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Reactivity hazard

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What does the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard do?

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Enforces mandates to protect workers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids.

These can cause:
- hepatitis B (hepatitis B virus)
- hepatitis C (hepatitis C virus)
- AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus)

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13
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What is Ergonomics?

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An applied science used to promote the safety and well-being of a person. This is done by ADAPTING THE ENVIRONMENT and using techniques to PREVENT INJURIES.

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What are the three things a fire needs to start?

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OXYGEN: Found in the air
FUEL: Any material that will burn
HEAT: Sparks, matches, flames, etc.

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15
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Class A fire extinguishers

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Paper, cloth, plastic, and wood fires

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Class B fire extinguishers

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Flammable/combustible liquids (gasoline, oil, paint, grease, cooking fat)

17
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Class C (non-conductive) fire extinguishers

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Electrical fires (fuse boxes, appliances, wiring)

TURN OFF THE ELECTRICITY IF POSSIBLE

18
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Class D fire extinguishers

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Used on burning/combustible metals

Usually for a SPECIFIC type of metal

19
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Water fire extinguishers

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Contain pressurized waters

(Only to be used on CLASS A fires)

20
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Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers

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  • Contains CO2 to smother the fire and remove the oxygen supply with a cloud of cool ice/snow
  • Leaves powdery residue (similar to snow) that irritates the skin and is dangerous to the lungs
  • Most effective on Class B and Class C fires (flammable liquids and electrical fires)
21
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Dry chemical extinguishers

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Contain chemicals to smother fires

BC fire extinguishers: Utilize potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3) or sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) to smother fires. Mildly corrosive, clean ASAP

ABC fire extinguishers: Contains monoammonium phosphate, which is a yellow powder that leaves a sticky residue that can damage appliances. (It’s the type in the dental office)

The chemicals found in said extinguishers are irritants

Used on class A, B, and C fires

22
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Halon gas fire extinguishers

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Uses halon gas, which interferes with the chemical reaction that occurs when fuel burns

Used on electrical equipment as it does not leave a residue (Class C fires)

23
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Fire Emergency Plan?
(Hint: RACE)

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R: Rescue anyone in danger
A: Activate the alarm
C: Contain the fire (close windows and doors, shut off equipment)
E: Extinguish or evacuate (depends on circumstance)

24
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Fire extinguisher use?
(Hint: PASS)

A

P: Pull the pin
A: Aim extinguisher at near edge + bottom of fire
S: Squeeze handle
S: Sweep extinguisher from side to side

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