Ch. 14 Promotional of Safety
Body Mechanics
The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts
Base of support
Keep the feet 8-10 in apart, placing one foot slightly forward, balancing weight on both feet, and pointing toes in the direction of movement
OSHA
Division of the department of labor that establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace
Safety Data sheet
Material safety data sheets with any hazardous products they sell
Safety Standard
Establishes and enforces standards in the workplace
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids
Environmental safety
Safety around the medical environment and promoting the safety and well-being of a person
Radiation exposure
Major concern in radiology departments and dental offices
First principle of body mechanics
(1)Muscles work best when used correctly
Second principle of body mechanics
(2)Correct use of muscles makes lifting, pulling, and pushing
3rd principle of body mechanics
(3)Correct Application of body mechanics prevents necessary fatigue and strain and saves energy
Fourth principle of body mechanics
(4)Prevents injury to self and others
First principles of good posture
standing straight with stomach muscles work best when used correctly
second principles of good posture
lifting, pulling, and pushing are easier if done correctly
third principles of good posture
prevents unnecessary fatigue, strain, and saves energy
fourth principles of good posture
prevents injury to self and others
How many sections of the SdS's
16
Ergonomics?
An applied science used to promote the safety and well-being of a person by adapting to the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries
enviornmental health hazards in health care facilities can endanger ____
patients, health care personnel, other individuals, and the enviornment
Individuals can be harmed by the improper disposal of ___
biohazard wastes such as needles and syringes
every health care provider must accept the responsibility to ____
use good judgement in all situations
mercury is a what?
biohazard
children
mercury should not be discarded how?
not thrown away or swept up
What should be washed frequently?
Your hands