Body Mechanics
What is body mechanics?
The way the body moves and maintains balance while working.
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
What is a bloodborne pathogen
A microorganism in human blood that can cause disease.
What three elements are required for a fire to start?
Heat, fuel, and oxygen.
Why must healthcare workers verify a patient’s identity?
To ensure the correct patient receives the correct care.
When lifting, where should you bend?
At the hips and knees.
What is OSHA’s role in healthcare?
To create and enforce safety rules that protect workers from hazards.
What are Standard Precautions?
Safety measures used with all patients to prevent disease transmission.
What is the most common cause of fires?
Unattended cooking.
When should handwashing occur?
Before and after procedures and after exposure to contaminants.
Why should you avoid twisting while lifting?
Twisting is a major cause of back injuries
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
A document that provides safety information about chemicals.
Name three common bloodborne pathogens.
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV.
What type of fire involves flammable liquids like gasoline?
Class B fire.
What is a natural disaster? Give me one example
An event caused by nature that results in damage or injury. Hurricane, Tornado
What should you do if an object or patient is too heavy to lift alone?
Get help or use mechanical equipment.
How many sections are in an SDS?
16
How do healthcare workers reduce radiation exposure?
By wearing lead aprons, standing behind shields, and wearing dosimeter badges.
What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
Rescue, Activate, Confine, Extinguish.
What is a man-made disaster?
An event caused by human actions, either intentional or accidental.
Why does holding a heavy object away from your body increase the risk of back injury?
Because the farther an object is from the body, the greater the strain placed on the lower back muscles.
What must employers train healthcare workers to use properly?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
What is ergonomics?
Adapting the work environment to prevent injury.
What does P.A.S.S. stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
Why must healthcare workers report even minor exposures to blood or hazardous materials?
Because documentation protects the worker legally and ensures proper medical follow-up to prevent infection or complications.