What is the government organization created to protect workers from workplace hazards.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Safety Data Sheets acronym
Safety Data Sheet
Best precaution measure to avoid infectious diseases
PPE
Who should you get out first in an emergency?
YOURSELF, only evacuate animals when possible.
Drinks are permitted where in tx?
Treatment window in a CLOSED CONTAINER
What room are CDVH OSHA records kept
Locker room
Where is CDVH SDS located?
In the M drive
Where does the exposure plan live?
Meeting area during evacuation?
Rehab porch
What are the two ways CDVH uses Hazard Communication?
SDS
Labeling secondary containers
How often is OSHA training required?
Prior to starting for new employees, then annual thereafter
What documents are in the SDS guidelines?
Company reports of handling and hazards of their products
Zoonotic definition and give an example of a disease
Disease transmissible between humans and animals
Ex. Lepto, intestinal parasits, etc.
Receptionist responsibilities during an evacuation
Contact authorities AND evacuate waiting room, public bathroom and MH office.
The last level of hierarchy of control when protecting employees from Workplace Hazards.
PPE
OSHA does not protect who? (5)
Employees
Clients
Patients
Volunteers/Externs
Outside Contractors
What is a "secondary container" and why does it need labeled?
Any container for a chemical that is not in its primary container. To know what the product is and any appropriate precautions to take.
What is the Infectious Disease Exposure Plan
Standard of handling bodily fluids to prevent transmission of pathogens
Where are the three fire extinguishers located
Waiting room
Hallway by lab
Side door by locker room
Why was the Hazard Communication Program created?
To inform employees of all the dangers of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace
Goal of OSHA to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
What is OSHA's Mission?
When is it acceptable to NOT have a second labeled?
When it is mixed and used IMMEDIATELY
What does the work place do to practice control? (vague answer)
Establish rules
No food in tx, strict isolation guidelines, etc.
What are the silent and audible alarm codes.
"Star pound they hang around, star 1 they run"
What are the five ways to dispose of waste at CDVH
Sharps container
Biohazard container
Chemo waste
Chemo biohazard
Regular trash