OSHA
WHAT DOES OSHA STAND FOR
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ADMINISHTRATION
WHAT IS A BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN?
Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that can cause disease in humans and are carried in blood and other body fluids
WHAT DOES SLIP, TRIP AND FALL REFER TO?
"Slip, trip and fall hazards" refer to any environmental factors that can cause someone to lose balance and fall, including slippery surfaces like wet floors, spills, uneven ground, clutter on walkways, poor lighting, loose rugs, damaged flooring, electrical cords, and improper footwea
WHAT IS WORKERS COMPENSATION?
Workers’ compensation is insurance that provides cash benefits and/or medical care for workers who are injured or become ill as a direct result of their job.
WHY DO HEALTHCARE WORKERS INJURE THEMSELVES WHEN MOVING PATIENTS?
POOR MANUAL HANDLING TECHNIQUES
NOT USING AVALIABLE TOOLS
WHAT DOES OSHA PROTECT?
TO PREVENT WORKERS FROM BEING KILLED OF OTHERWISE HARMED AT WORK
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS
HIV, HEPATITIS B AND HEPATITIS C
WHAT ARE THE THREE WAYS WE CAN HELP PREVEN SLIP, TRIPS AND FALLS
Clean up spills immediately. Install warning signs for wet floor areas (including freshly mopped floors). Wear shoes with good support and slip-resistant soles appropriate for the job task
WHEN YOU ARE INJURED AT WORK, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
INFORM YOUR SUPERVISOR
COMPLETE VIGILANCE REPORT
CONTACT EMPLOYEE HEALTH DEPT, IF NOT OPEN SEE THE HOUSE SUPERVISOR TO BE ASSESSED
NAME 3 MANUAL HANDLING INJURIES?
BACK INJURIES, HAND INJURIES, FOOT INJURIES, SHOULDER INJURIES, NECK INJURIES, HERNIA,
WHAT ARE THE 3 PARTS OF OSHA
OSHA believes a safety and health program must have the three basic elements of management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards to be effective.
WHAT IS NOT A BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN?
Sweat, tears, saliva, urine, stool, vomit, nasal secretions, or anything that a person coughs up from their respiratory tract
WHAT IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF SLIP TRIP AND FALLS?
The majority of trips are caused by obstructions in walkways. The rest are caused by uneven surfaces.
CAN YOU BE SIGNED OFF WORK BY THE ER, FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS FOLLOWING A WORK INJURY?
EVEN IF THE ER SIGNS YOU OFF WORK, YOU STILL HAVE TO GO TO MD-NOW, THEY ARE THE WORKERS COMPENSATION DEPT THEY MANAGE YOUR CARE
VIGILANCE WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING ONE?
TO REPORT ANY INJURY EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO GET MEDICAL CARE
CAN OSHA TURN UP UNANNOUNCED?
YES
HOW FULL CAN A SHARPS BOX BE
3/4 FULL
WHAT CAN BE THE RESULTS OF SLIP, TRIP AND FALL?
INJURIES- a sore leg or minor sprain can be a fracture or torn ligament. After you suffer a slip and fall, it's critical you seek medical attention immediately.
HOW LONG CAN YOU BE PAID ON WORKERS COMPENSATION IN FLORIDA?
104 weeks.
DOES OSHA RECOMMEND MANUAL LIFTING?
There is no such thing as safe manual lifting of a patient
WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH?
Some examples of occupational safety and health hazards include exposure to chemicals, harmful substances, extreme temperatures, noise, repetitive motion, falling objects, and ergonomic strain
CAN BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS BE CURED?
Often there is no cure for bloodborne diseases like HIV or hepatitis. Certain medications may prevent illness from worsening, but it is not usually possible to fully eliminate the virus.
WHAT ARE RED FLAGS AFTER A FALL
fits/seizures/twitching/convulsions. blurred or double vision. poor coordination or clumsiness. any new arm or leg weakness, or any existing weakness that gets worse or does not improve.
HOW DOES FLORIDA WORKERS'COMPENSATION WORK?
Your benefit is paid to you beginning with the 8th day you lose time from work. The first 7 days lost from work is only paid if you lose more than 21 days from work. If your injury is critical, you may receive 80% of your regular wages for up to 6 months after the accident.
WHAT MANUAL HANDLING AIDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THIS HOSPITAL?
BELTS, SARA STEADY, HOYER LIFT, SLIDE BOARDS,