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Week 4 OSHA glossary Flashcards

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human blood, human blood components, and products made from human blood

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blood

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microscopic organisms in human blood and body fluids that can cause disease in humans. They include Human Immunodeficiency (HIV) and Hepatitis-B (HBV) viruses plus others

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bloodborne pathogens

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those that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) identify as directly linked to passing on diseases like HIV and HBV. These include: blood, blood products, semen, vaginal secretions, fluids of the brain and spine, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva, and any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood.

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body fluids

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any substance or agent producing or inciting the development of cancerous growth in living tissue

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carcinogen

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any element, chemical compound or mixture of elements and/or compounds

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chemical

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an employer with a workplace where chemical(s) are produced for use of distribution

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chemical manufacturer

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the scientific designations of a chemical in accordance with the nomenclature system developed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) or the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) rules of nomenclature, or a name which will clearly identify the chemical for the purpose of conducting a hazard evaluation

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chemical name

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any liquid having a flashpoint at or above 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C), but below 200 degrees F (93.3 degrees C), or higher, the total volume of which make up 99 percent or more of the total volume of the mixture

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combustible liquid

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any designation or identification such as code name, code number, trade name, brand name, or generic name used to identify a chemical other than by its chemical name

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common name

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(1) a gas or mixture of gases having, in a container, an absolute pressure exceeding 40 psi at 70 degrees F (21.1 degrees C); or (2) a gas or mixture of gases having, in a container, an absolute pressure exceeding 104 psi at 130 degrees F (54.4 degrees C) regardless of the pressure at 70 degrees (21.1 degrees C); or (3) a liquid having a vapor pressure exceeding 40 psi at 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C) as determined by ASTM D-323-72

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compressed gas

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any bag, barrel, bottle, box, can, cylinder, drum, reaction vessel, storage tank, or the like that contains a hazardous chemical

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container

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the presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item or surface

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contaminated

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any contaminated object that can penetrate the skin including, but not limited to needles, scalpels, broken, broken capillary tubes and exposed ends of dental wires

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contaminated sharps

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the presence, or probable presence, of blood or other materials that may be infectious, on an item or surface

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contamination

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any substance that causes visible destruction, or irreversible alterations, in living tissue by chemical action

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corrosive

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blood or body fluid contact with chapped, abraded, or otherwise non-intact skin

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cutaneous exposure

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the process of removing, inactivating, or destroying bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item to the point where they can no longer pass on infections. Physical or chemical means may be used in this process, which makes surfaces and items safe for handling, use, or disposal

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decontamination

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a business, other than a chemical manufacturer or importer, which supplies hazardous chemicals to other distributors or to employees

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distributor

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a worker who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals under normal operating conditions or in foreseeable emergencies. Workers such as office workers who encounter hazardous chemicals only in non-routine, isolated instances are not covered

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employee

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a person engaged in a business where chemicals are either used, distributed, or are produced for use or distribution, including a contractor or subcontractor

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employer

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any controls (e.g. sharps disposal containers, self-sheathing needles) that isolate or remove the bloodborne pathogens hazard from the workplace

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engineering controls

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situation requiring immediate action or urgency: when these exist the funeral provider might embalm without permission

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exigent circumstances

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a chemical that causes a sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, gas, and heat when subjected to sudden shock, pressure, or high temperature

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explosive

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a specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that results from the performance of an employee’s duties

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exposure incident

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an employee is subjected in the course of employment to a chemical that is a physical or health hazard, and includes potential (e.g., accidental or possible) exposure. “Subjected” in terms of health hazards includes any route of entry (e.g., inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, or absorption)

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exposure / exposed

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(1) Aerosol, means an aerosol that, when tested yields a flame projection exceeding 18 inches at full valve opening, or a flashback (a flame extending back to the valve) at any degree of valve opening, (2) Gas, means a gas that, at ambient temperature and pressure forms a flammable mixture with air at a concentration of 13 percent by volume, (3) Liquid, means any liquid having a flashpoint below 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C), the total of which makes up 99 percent or more of the total volume of the mixture, (4) Solid, means a solid, other than a blasting agent or explosive that is liable to cause fire through friction, absorption of moisture, spontaneous chemical change, retained heat, or which can be ignited readily and when ignited burns so vigorously and persistently as to create a serious hazard

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flammable

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any potential occurrence such as, but not limited to, equipment failure, rupture of containers, or failure of control equipment which could result in an uncontrolled release of a hazardous chemical into the workplace

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foreseeable emergency

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facilities providing an adequate supply of running water, soap, and single use towels or hot air drying machines

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handwashing facilities

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any words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof appearing on a label or other appropriate form of warning which convey the specific health hazard(s) including target organ effects, of the chemical(s) in the container(s)

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hazard warning

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any chemical which is a physical hazard or a health hazard

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hazardous chemical

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HBV

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Hepatitis B Virus

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a chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence based on at least one study conducted that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed employees

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health hazard

33
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chemicals acting on the blood

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hematotoxins

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chemicals capable of producing liver damage

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hepatotoxins

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HIV

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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means any chemical or common name which is indicated on the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the chemical. It shall permit cross-references to be made among the required list of hazardous chemicals and the SDS

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identity

37
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the hazardous chemical will be under the control of and used only by the person who transfers it from a labeled container and only within the work shift in which it is transferred

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immediate use

38
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any material which at the site of contact causes a reversible inflammatory effect on living tissue by chemical action

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irritant

39
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any written, printed, or graphic material displayed on or affixed to containers of hazardous chemicals

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label

40
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any combination of two or more chemicals if the combination is not, in whole or in part, the result of a chemical reaction

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mixture

41
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blood or body fluid contact with the surface of the eye or mucous membranes of the nose or mouth

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mucous membrane exposure

42
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chemicals capable of damaging the kidneys

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nephrotoxins

43
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chemicals producing primary toxic effects on the nervous system

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neurotoxins

44
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contact with contaminated blood or other infectious materials on the job. It can involve exposure of the eyes, mouth, or other mucous membrane, or exposure through skin that has been scraped, cut, punctured, or injured in any way

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occupational exposure

45
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an organic compound containing the bivalent O-O structure and which may be considered a peroxide derivative with one or both of the hydrogen atoms replaced by an organic molecule. They are a dangerous fire and explosive risk

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organic peroxide

46
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a substance that initiates or promotes combustion in other materials, thereby causing fire either of itself or through the release of oxygen or other gases

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oxidizer

47
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piercing mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needlesticks, human bites, cuts, and abrasions

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parenteral

48
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contaminated needlestick or puncture, cuts with sharp objects contaminated with blood or body fluid

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percutaneous exposure

49
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specialized clothing or equipment that an employee wears to protect against a hazard. General work clothing, like pants, shirts, or blouses, are not considered _____ because they are not intended to protect against bloodborne pathogens and other hazards

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personal protective equipment

50
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a chemical for which there is scientifically valid evidence that it is a combustible liquid, a compressed gas, explosive, flammable, an organic peroxide, an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable or water reactive

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physical hazard

51
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a chemical that will ignite spontaneously in air at a temperature of 130 degrees F (54.4 degrees C) or below

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pyrophoric

52
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poisonous chemicals having harmful effects on the reproductive system

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reproductive toxins

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someone who can provide additional information on the hazardous chemical and appropriate emergency procedures, if necessary

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responsible party

54
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written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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any material that after repeated exposure on people or animals causes a substantial number of exposed people or animals to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue

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sensitizer

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any poisonous material that causes harmful effects on the body through ingestion, inhalation, or physical contact

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toxic or highly toxic agent

57
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safety procedures to be followed in the handling of human remains, blood, and body fluids. These procedures are based on the required assumption that all human remains may be infected with HIV or HBV virus or other bloodborne pathogens

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universal precautions

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a chemical which in the pure state, or as produced or transported, will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense, or will become self-reactive under conditions of shocks, pressure, or temperature

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unstable

59
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a chemical that reacts with water to release a gas that is either flammable or presents a health hazard

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water reactive

60
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a room or defined space in a workplace where hazardous chemicals are produced or used, and where employees are present

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work area

61
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an establishment, job site, or project, at one geographical location containing one or more work areas

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workplace

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