USING BODY MECHANICS
refers to the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts.
What is body mechanics?
ASK FOR HELP
What is if a patient or object is too heavy
Establishes and enforces these is the workplace
What are safety standards
3 times
How many times must you read labels?
Solutions go into your eye
What is immediately flush with cool water and report?
Used for combustibles such as paper, cloth, plastic, or wood
Class A Extinguisher
If the fire is small the "E" in Race stands for this.
What is extinguish?
Prevents strain, unnecessary fatigue,saves energy, and prevents injury to self and other
What do good body mechanics prevent?
or
What is good body mechanics?
to get close to an object
What is bend from the hips and knees?
hepatitis B
hepatitis C
HIV/AIDS
Diseases that can be contracted by exposure
to body fluids
protect the patient from harm and injury
What is healthcare workers have the legal responisibilty to?
NO MATTER HOW MINOR
What is report any injury or accident at work?
Used for flammable or combustible liquids which include gasoline, paint, grease, or cooking fat
Class B Extinguisher
R in race acronym
What is Rescue The Patient?
Push, pull or slide the object
What you should do instead of lifting an object?
the strongest muscles
What is to do the job, always use these?
Bloodborne pathogens
What is the infectious microorganisms in the human blood that can cause disease in humans?
ONLY use equipment you have been trained to use and read and follow operating instructions.
What are the basic rules you must follow pertaining to the equipmentuse?
Don't touch or rub your eyes. Just report it.
What should you do when particles go into your eye?
Used for electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets
Class C Extinguisher
A in race acronym
What is Activate Alarm?
For a good base of support
What is your feet should be 8-10 inches apart?
To help push or pull an object
What is use the weight of your body?
Requires that employers inform employees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace
What is the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard?
Applied science to promote the safety by adapting to environment and using techniques to prevent injuries
What is Ergonomics?
Inhaling fumes and contact with your eyes and skin
What must you avoid with solutions?
Used for burning or specific combustible metals
Class D
C in race acronym
What is Contain the fire?
close to the body
What is carry heavy objects?
Example: avoid twisting your body
What are rules of good body mechanics?
Material Safety Data Sheets
What is all manufacturers MUST provide these with any hazardous products they sell?
Training in muscle movements and efforts to avoid repetitive motions.
What are examples of ergonomics?
Unlabeled bottles
What is do NOT use solutions from these?
Acronym that stands for the use of a fire extinguisher and what it stands for.
What is Pull the pin,
Aim the nozzle at base of fire,
Squeeze the handle,
Sweep from side to side
If the fire is large the E stands for this.
What is Evacuate?