WPV
What code is called for a combative person?
Code Grey
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheet.
What should you do immediately after using a needle with a safety feature?
Activate the safety device.
Name one way to protect yourself from UV exposure.
Hat, sunscreen, long sleeves, sunglasses, shade, staying indoors :)
List one step required after a WPV incident.
Report to management. Fill out Violent Incident Report (VIR). If injury noted, SFR.
What code is used for a chemical spill?
Code Orange
What should you do if the sharps container is full?
Contact EVS to switch it out.
Name one early symptom of heat illness.
Dizziness, headache, cramps, fast heartbeat
What code do you call for a person who becomes or threatens to become violent while in possession or threat of possessing a weapon?
Code silver
Surveyor is on site and they ask you: Where can you locate the SDS?
Online- Direct site, CVA Safety Sharepoint site, SafetyNet, department binder, in a pinch- call Safety department. (Know your resources).
Name one safe practice to avoid needlestick injuries.
Avoid distractions, don't rush, check sharps containers for capacity and location to plan disposal, procedural- communicate with team once sharps have been cleared (ideally by the person handling them).
What's the most common cause of slips at work?
Wet floors, Clutter
Actual/Potential Threats such as verbal, physical, or written are reported using which form?
Violent Incident Report. Communicate with manager and securiy.
What month is the mandatory OSHA Safety Training due annually?
MAY
Name a safe practice when a sharps device or sharp product is not operating correctly?
Save device if possible, escalate immediately to manager, contact Supply Chain.
If you see a spill but can't clean it at the moment, what should you do?
Mark the area and escalate to EVS or management.
What does security's term "APO" stand for?
Armed Protection Officer.
Name what items should be disposed inside a biohazardous (red) hazardous container.
Items with wet or dry blood, bandages, gauze, tissues, paper towels- anything with body fluids (with exception of chemo), wet and dry iodine (swabs, chux pads, gauze).
What waste should disposed inside a BLUE sharps/pharmaceutical (comingle) container?
Medications (Vials, pens, prefilled syringes, pills/tablets), Rx creams, Gels, pastes, lubricant jelly, personal care items (mouthwash, lotions, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, soap)- NON RCRA hazardous waste.
What month is the mandatory module for Slips, Trips, and Falls due annually ?
May