Workplace Safety, C13; WB, P-LQ Flashcards
Module/Week 7
Ergonomics
practice of designing equipment/work tasks to conform to worker’s capability
Ergonomics is the practice of designing equipment/work tasks to conform to worker’s c____________.
capability
Body Mechanics
efficient movement body use
Body Mechanic’s ABCs:
Alignment
Balance
Coordination
Alignment
good posture
Proper ________ is necessary to ensure that no excess strain is placed on joints & muscles.
Alignment
Balance
stability produced by even weight distribution
_______ involves holding gravity center (or area of largest mass) close to support base.
Balance
Coordination
using body weight to help with movement
When standing, the _____ is gravity center.
torso
When lifting, use large muscles of _______ & ____.
thighs, hips
______ _______ are the most common work-related injury in the nursing field
Back injuries
MSD stands for . . .
. . . Musculoskeletal Disorder.
5 Musculoskeletal Disorders healthcare workers are at risk for:
- muscle strains/tears
- ligament sprains
- joint/tendon inflammation
- pinched nerves
- herniated discs in spinal column
5 steps to lifting:
- plan life, ask for help
- stand close, widen Support Base
- bend knees, keep back straight
- brace abs
- lift with legs & booty
WEAVERS is an acronym for . . .
Wash (your hands)
Equipment (needed)
Announce (your presents)
Verify (right P/R)
Explain (procedure)
Respect (P/R’s privacy)
Safety (for all)
ALSO Wash & Document is an acronym for . . .
Alignment (for P/R’s body)
Light (call-light & water)
Safety (lower bed)
Open (privacy curtain/door)
Wash (hands)
Document (information)
SDS stands for . . .
. . . Safety Data Sheets.
The SDS summarizes key information about the chemical, such as . . . (4)
- what it’s made of
- which exposures may be dangerous
- what to do if exposure occurs
- how to clean up spills
How would an employee know that a chemical is harmful?
read SDS
Failure to properly ___ a defective electrical device could result in injury or death to the next person who uses it.
tag
In the electrical sense, Grounded means the plug . . .
. . . has a way of returning stray electrical current to outlet so electrical shock risk reduces.
If >2 items must be plugged in, use a facility-approved power _____.
strip
_________ wires & ______ plugs are unsafe & should be unplugged immediately.
Frayed, loose
Never operate electrical equipment around w_____.
water
3 elements a fire needs to exist:
fuel
heat
oxygen
Type A Fire
fueled by ordinary material (wood, paper, cloth, leaves, grass)
Type _ Fire is fueled by ordinary material (wood, paper, cloth, leaves, grass).
A
_________ effectively extinguishes Type A Fire by removing heat.
Water
Type B Fire
fueled by petroleum product (gasoline, automotive oil), cooking oil, grease
Type _ Fire is fueled by petroleum product (gasoline, automotive oil), cooking oil, grease.
B
To put out a Type B Fire, _________ it.
smother/suffocate
Type B & C Fires shouldn’t be put out with _______.
water
Type C Fire
electrical
Attempting to put out Type C Fire with water can result in ________/__________; use fire extinguisher specific to Type C Fire.
shock/electrocution,
RACE stands for . . .
Remove/Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish
To use a fire extinguisher . . . (4)
- pull pin out
- aim at fire’s base/fuel
- squeeze handle
- spray in sweeping motion
Disaster
sudden, unexpected event that causes injury to many people, major damage to property, or both
7 examples of why a HCF might have a disaster preparedness plan:
- nature
- explosions
- accidents
- war/terrorism
- chemical release
- radiation exposure (dirty bombs)
- biologic agents release (anthrax)
