OSHA Basics and Regulations
Unmarked containers, like spray bottles filled with Cavicide, must have ____ placed on them to identify what is in it.
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What is the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard in the workplace?
Protects workers who are likely to encounter blood or other potentially infectious materials during work
How often should spore testing be done on sterilizers?
Give me two examples of specific devices that help eliminate hazards in the workplace.
Sharps containers, ultrasonic, cassettes, sharps containers, needle recapping device, instrument washers
What is the name of the report that MUST be filled out after a dangerous exposure has occurred (i.e., sharps injury or any fluid exposed to the eyes, nose, or mouth)
Written Incident Report
For every chemical on your chemical inventory list used in your facility, a corresponding ___ ___ sheet MUST be obtained.
Safety Data
What are the three most common bloodborne pathogens?
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus
How often should you purge/flush your waterlines?
Daily, leaving them dry overnight and through the weekend
What is an example of regulated waste?
Anything contaminated with blood, used sharps, extracted teeth, saturated gauze or cotton
At MINIMUM, how many means of egress do you have to have from your facility?
Two
What is one of the first things OSHA inspectors will ask for when visiting the office?
Written Hazard Communication Plan, SDS Binder, Written Exposure Control Plan, and training records
What is the most common bloodborne infection in the US?
Hepatitis C (HCV)
How long must spore testing results on sterilizers be kept, even if there is a new sterilizer?
5 years
How often should gloves and masks be replaced?
Between every patient! OR, if a glove has ripped and if a mask has become contaminated
What should you wear if you operate x-ray equipment?
Monitoring badge, dosimeter, radiation monitor
How long do you have to keep Safety Data Sheets?
30 years
What is one of the most common airborne pathogens that is easily transmissible?
What is the bacteria called that easily forms in moist areas, like waterlines?
Biofilm (PS. It can easily form in things like refillable hand soap containers!)
What are the 4 sections that sterilization SHOULD be separated into?
(1) Receiving/cleaning, (2) preparation/packaging, (3) sterilization, (4) storage
How long do records have to be kept for an employee with occupational exposure?
The duration of employment plus 30 years
What federal agency can OSHA enforce, even though they aren’t written explicitly by OSHA?
CDC (Center for Disease Control)
Which bloodborne pathogen can live up to 7 days outside of the body at room temperature?
Hepatitis B (HBV)
How often should you shock your water systems to remove biofilm?
Quarterly
How often should you test nitrous oxide levels?
Quarterly
What is the “common sense rule” or the “General Duty Clause?”
Requires that safety measures be provided for employees