safety Flashcards
what to do if damaged equipment is found
report immediately
SDS
safety data sheet
-hazardous chemicals
what can be found on an SDS?
-product identification
-precautions for use
-instructions for safe use
-procedures for spills
-first aid measures
OSHA
occupational safety and health adminstation
needlestick safety standard according to OSHA
-protects health care workers from sticking themselves with a contaminated needle
-never recap a needle
-used needles must be placed in SHARPS container immediantly
OSHA Bloodborne pathogen standard protects which diseases by accidental exposures to body fluids
-hepatitis
-HIV
RACE-fire
R-rescue anyone in immediate danger
A-activate alarm
C-confine fire
E-extinguish fire
PASS-extinguisher
P-pull pin
A-aim at base of fire
S-squeeze handle
S-sweep side to side