Workplace safety

Question 1

OSHA

Answer 1

Occupational Health and Safety Administration; regulates workplace precautions and protocols in order to reduce hazards

Question 2

MSDS/SDS

Answer 2

(Material) Safety Data Sheet; Lists the hazards and protocols for a specific material or piece of equipment

Question 3

Time-Weighted Average

Answer 3

Average exposure to a hazard over a period of time (normally measured for an hour, day, or work week); here gas average over 8 hour work day

Question 4

Permissible Exposure Limit

Answer 4

The highest level of exposure allowed without adverse health effects

Question 5

Short Term Exposure Limit

Answer 5

The concentration of a hazard that workers can be exposed to continuously for a short time without adverse effects (15 minutes 4 times per day)

Question 6

Action Level

Answer 6

Level of a substance or material which is potentially dangerous and needs monitoring

Question 7

Formaldehyde Rule

Answer 7

exposure limit for formaldehyde (0.75 ppm)

Question 8

Bloodborne Pathogen Rule

Answer 8

Regulation limiting exposure to bloodborne pathogens for workers; Employees must be aware of pathogens

Question 9

Primary Disinfection

Answer 9

The initial application of chemicals to kill microorganisms

Question 10

Concurrent Disinfection

Answer 10

Disinfection occurring during procedures; maintains disinfectant to prevent resurgence and applies disinfectants to new areas

Question 11

Terminal Disinfection

Answer 11

The final cleaning of all surfaces including equipment, tables, floors, etc.

Question 12

Universal Precautions

Answer 12

Assume everyone is infectious and take appropriate precautions