OSHA
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Health & Safety Administration
What is a PHYSICAL hazard?
Bite or scratch
Bites are __________.
PREVENTABLE
You can be 16 years old to operate the x-ray machine.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE (>18)
What is a Zoonotic Disease?
Disease transmitted from animal to human
OSHA was established in what year?
1970
Give an example of a BIOHAZARD
Blood, Feces, Urine
What dB is PERMINANT hearing loss
84
Where should you wear your x-rays, where is your dosimeter badge worn?
on the OUTSIDE of the gown
What is cleaning?
Process of removing all visible signs of dirt/matter.
What is MSDS?
Material Safety Data Sheet
What is a side effect of coming into contact with a CHEMICAL hazard?
Burns, Blindness, Toxic Fumes
Behind the reception desk; keep ____________ closed
DRAWERS
Walls, Gown, Thyroid Shield, Gloves
What is Disinfecting?
Destroying MOST microorganisms on a non-living thing.
You DO NOT have the right to be informed about the Hazards & Risks of a workplace.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
What is an ZOONOTIC hazard?
A hazard that could be transmitted from animals to humans?
Give 1 example
Cords can be out in the open.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE: Cord cover or move out of the way
What kind of badge is used to monitor radiation exposure?
DOSIMETER
What is Sanitation?
Process of keeping an area STERILE to prevent spread of dz.
There needs to be Labor & Safety poster in EVERY workplace.
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
What is an ERGONOMIC hazard?
Lifting incorrectly
DOUBLE POINTS!
How are you supposed to lift safely?
What is the best way to communicate that your floor is wet.
CAUTION wet floor sign
What element is used in X-Ray as a form of safety?
LEAD
What is a VIRUS?
Disease that CANNOT be tx & must run it's course (Flu/Parvo/RV)
OSHA created the job _________ & ________act.
Job SAFETY & HEALTH act
What element when mixed with electricity causes shock/burns.
H20
How should you approach animals in the kennel?
SLOW (Fearful/Protective)
X-rays can produce ACUTE illness.
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
DOUBLE POINTS!!!
Correct the false statement
CONCLUSION: Name 1 of the 4 items that were in the summary about Safety
1. EVERYONEs responsibility
2. Awareness/Training reduces risks
3. proper PPE & Procedures protect everyone
4. Safe workplace for staff, animals & clients