Ch. 14 Promotional of Safety
Body Mechanics
Way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts
Safety Standard
Rules enforced to prevent workplace injuries.
Fire extinguisher Class A
Used on fires involving combustibles
R
Rescue anyone in immediate danger
Main types of fire extinguishers
Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and halon
Base of support
Area under a person with supporting surfaces.
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids
Class B
Used on fires involving flammable or combustible liquids
A
Activate the alarm
4 main reasons for using good body mechanics
muscle work best when used correctly, correct use of muscles make lifting, pulling, and pushing easier, correct application of body mechanics prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain and saves energy, and correct application of body mechanics prevents injury to self
OSHA
A division of the Department of Labor establishing and enforcing safety standards for the workplace.
Environmental safety
controlling the risk of injury to protect the environment
Class C
Used on electrical fires
C
Contain the fire
Good posture
Aligning the body correctly to put less stress on muscles and prevent fatigue
Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standards
Requires that employers inform employees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace
Radiation exposure
A major concern in radiology departments and dental offices
Class D
used on burning or combustible metals
E
Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area
Personal Safety
Your responsibility to protect yourself and use correct body mechanics
Safety Data Sheet
Sheets that make it easy to locate and understand information about how to properly and safely handle hazardous chemicals
Ergonomics
Applied science used to promote the safety and well -being of a person by adapting to the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries
Class K
Used on burning cooking materials
3 things needed to start a fire
All patients and personnel in immediate danger should be removed from the area