Fire Safety
What is the acronym used to remember the steps to take during a fire evacuation? Please write what each letter stands for
What is RACE?
Rescue
Alarm
Control
Extinguish or Evacuate
What is OSHA?
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?
What kind of base of support should you have?
What is broad or wide? Feet shoulder width apart, one foot in front of the other with equal pressure on both feet.
When should safety glasses be worn?
What is when there is risk for eye injury
What does HIV stand for and is it a disease or virus?
What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
What does PASS stand for
What is:
P-Pull the pin
A-Aim the hose
S-Squeeze the handle
S-Sweep below the fire side to side
How many times should you read a solution label?
What is 3?
When you have to move a heavy object, what is the preferred method of moving it?
What is push or pull?
What temperature of water should be used for handwashing?
What is warm
Required information regarding hazardous chemicals in the workplace
What are MSDS sheets?
What are the three components to start a fire?
What are heat, oxygen, and fuel?
What should you do if an accident occurs?
What is report it? (to your instructor, boss, etc)
What does MSDS stand for?
What is Material Safety Data Sheet
What does AIDS stand for?
What is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
What is Palms, back of hands, In between fingers/thumbs, Wrist, and Fingernails
What is the fire extinguisher that covers wood, paper, chemicals and electrical fires?
What is A, B, and C
What is a vaccine that should be offered to healthcare workers because it could lead to cirrhosis (inflammation of the liver)?
What is Hepatitis B?
What are 2 reasons for using good body mechanics?
What is:
Muscles work best when used correctly
Prevents fatigue, strain and saves energy
Makes lifting pushing and pulling easier
Prevents injury to self and others
To help healthcare workers move patients, what should a properly made up hospital bed include?
What is a draw sheet?
These are rules designed to protect the healthcare worker and the patient.
What are safety standards?
What safety measures should be taken when using electrical equipment to prevent fire hazards?
What is do not use equipment with frayed or damaged cords?
What are the two purposes of OSHA?
What is to:
Establish Safety Standards
Enforce Safety Standards
If you cannot move an object by yourself, what should you do?
What is ask for help?
What is the correct placement for a draw sheet?
What is between the patient's shoulder and knees?
The agency that handles statistics about illness, tries to prevent illness, handles vaccines for the entire country, and does research. Do not list just the acronym, please provide what each letter stands for.
What is the Center for Disease Control?