WHMIS
Provides information for safe handling of hazardous materials.
What is a WHMIS label?
Meaning of OHSA.
What is Occupational Health & Safety Act?
The person evacuated first in a fire.
Who is the person/people closest to the fire.
#1 cause of death in children 1 yr. to 14 yrs.
What are accidents?
Has the greatest risk of falls.
Who are children and the elderly?
Meaning of MSDS
What are the Material Safety Data Sheets?
Any chemical that presents a physical hazard or health hazard in the workplace.
What is a hazardous substance?
Types of fire extinguishers and use.
What are:
Class A -for materials that burn and leave ash
Class B -for materials that can burn or boil
Class C -for materials that have an electrical current and can cause electrical fires.
Clients face little risk of accident or injuries.
What is in a safe environment?
Risks of fall increase with..
What is age and illness?
Three components of WHMIS.
What are labels, MSDS, and worker education/training programs?
Drugs used in cancer therapy; gases used to sterilize equipment; oxygen; disinfectants and cleaning solutions
What are examples of hazardous materials?
Fire Triangle
What is heat/spark, fuel/something to burn, and oxygen?
Ways to reduce fatigue.
What are: proper nutrition, stress control, regular exercise, choosing employment that meets your lifestyle and personal demands?
Leading cause of injuries in children.
What are falls?
Product info; Supplier info; Hazard symbols; Risk Factors; First Aid; MSDS reference
What warning labels must include?
3 rights of the worker.
What are the right to know, the right to participate, and the right to refuse?
Meaning of R.A.C.E.
What is Remove, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate?
Sleep deprivation includes:
What is decreased judgment, poor decision-making/memory skills, slower reaction time, lack of concentration, worsened mood?
Falls prevention interventions.
What are falls risk assessment, hip protectors, non-slip shoes, med review, participation in a falls program, referral to physio for balance and strength exercise?
Responsible for providing WHMIS education.
Who are employers?
Has the most responsibility in the workplace.
Who is the employer?
Meaning of P.A.S.S.
What is the use of the fire extinguisher:
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Accident Risk Factors.
Who are those with: awareness challenges; sensory challenges; mobility issues; polypharmacy; age (young and old); weaker muscles; slower movement; slower reaction time; balance problems
The PSW does this when a person is falling next to them.
What is protect the client's head? (do not try to catch them, you will get hurt)