Safety , and body Mechanics Flashcards
Hospital Fires are caused by ?
Spontaneous combustion , open flames , cigarette smokers and electricity
Fire Prevention considered as 2 which is ?
RACE - Rescue , Alarm , Contain and Extinguish
PASS - Pull the Pin , Aim at base of fire , Squeeze and Sweep
Do not string electrical cords across doorways or other traffic patterns is ?
Falls and Collisions
Is the study of the human body in relation to the working environment
Like work-related musculoskeletal disorder ?
Ergonomics
The principles of proper body alignment, movement, and balance is ?
Body Mechanics
Rules of Body Mechanics
- Provide a broad base of support.
- Work at a comfortable height.
- When lifting, bend your knees, and keep your back straight.
- Keep your load well balanced and close to your body.
- Roll or push a heavy object
Keep your feet apart Place one foot slightly ahead of the other and Flex your knees is by ?
Provide a broad base of support
When lifting, bend your knees, and keep your back straight is by ?
Work at a comfortable height
Which Avoid twisting and overstretching
Concepts & Principles of body mechanics ?
Base of support
Centre of gravity
Line of gravity
Reasons for the use of proper body
mechanics ?
To avoid excessive fatigue ,muscle strains or tears , skeletal injuries , Injury to the patient
and Injury to assisting staff members