Ch.14 Promotion of Safety
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
has mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids
Fire extinguisher: Class B
used on fires involving flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, oil, paint, grease, and cooking fat
Fire: Oxygen
Oxygen: present in the air
RACE: A
Activate the alarm
Base of support
maintaining this includes keeping the feet 8-10 inches apart, placing one foot slightly forward, balancing weight on both feet, and pointing the toes in the direction of movement
Environmental safety
Environmental hazards in health care facilities can also endanger patients, health care personnel, other individuals, and the environment
Fire extinguisher: Class C
used on electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets
Fire: Fuel
Fuel: any material that will burn
RACE: C
Contain the fire
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a division of the Department of Labor
Radiation exposure
major concern in radiology departments and dental offices
Fire extinguisher: Class D
used on burning or combustible metals; often specific for the type of metal being used and not used on any other types of fires
Fire: Heat
Heat: sparks, matches, flames
RACE: E
Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area
Safety Data Sheet
(SDSs) contain 16 standard sections that make it easy to locate and understand information about how to properly and safely handle hazardous chemicals
Fire extinguisher
classified and labeled according to the kind of fire they extinguish
Fire extinguisher: Class K
used on burning cooking materials and appliances in commercial cooking sites such as restaurants
RACE
acronym used to remember the important steps to follow during a fire
Safety Standard
the two main standards that affect health care providers are the occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals standard and the bloodborne pathogen standard
Fire extinguisher: Class A
used on fires involving combustibles such as paper, cloth, plastic, and wood
3 things needed to start a fire
Oxygen, fuel, heat
RACE: R
Rescue anyone in immediate danger