CH. 14 KEY TERMS
Body mechanics
the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
a standard that mandates the protection of health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids.
Class B
used on fires involving flammable or combustible liquid such as gasoline, oil, paint, grease, and cooking fat
Carbon Dioxide
contains a gas that provides a smothering action on the fire
contain the fire
base of support
The feet that support you
Environmental Safety
managing the physical surroundings of health care facilities to prevent accidents
Class C
used on electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets
Dry chemical
contains a chemical that acts to smother a fire
E
extinguish the fire or evacuate the area
OSHA
(Occupational Exposure To Hazardous Chemical Standard) a division of the Department of Labor that establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace.
Radiation exposure
a major concern in radiology departments and dental offices
Class D
used on burning or combustible metals
Halon
contains a gas that interferes with the chemical reaction that occurs when fuels burn
oxygen
present in the air
Safety Data Sheet
Material safety data sheets that contain 16 standard sections on how to safely handle hazardous chemicals
fire extinguisher
classified and labeled according to the kind of fire they extinguish
Class K
used on burning cooking materials (fats, grease, and oils) and appliances in commercial cooking sites such as restaurants
R
fuel
any material that will burn
Safety standard
Standards that affect people in the workplace
Class A
used on fires involving combustibles such as paper, cloth, plastic, and wood
Water
contains pressurized water and should only be on class A fires
A
activate the alarm
heat
sparks, matches, flames