Ch. 14 Promotion of Safety - Key TERMS
Refers to the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts. Basic rules for this are provided as guidelines to prevent strain and help maintain muscle strength
Body Mechanics
This is a standard that has mandates to protect Healthcare Providers from diseases caused by exposure to bodily fluids. The CDC recommends the use of standard precautions for all patients because of possible exposure to body fluids
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
A fire extinguisher use an electrical fire such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets it stands for non-conductive if possible, the electricity should be turned off before using an extinguisher
Fire extinguisher Class C
Contain the fire. close windows and doors to prevent drafts. Shut off electrical equipment and oxygen if your safety is not endangered
RACE; C
Posture is also an essential part of correct body mechanics. Aligning the body correctly puts less stress on muscles and prevents fatigue. Basic principles include standing straight with stomach muscles pulled in, shoulders relaxed and pulled back, weight balance equally on each foot and aligned with the shoulders, and chest and chin held up
Effect on good posture
The area beneath a person or object that includes all points of contact with the supporting surface, Maintain a broad ____ __ ______ by keeping the feet 8 to 10 inches apart, placing one foot slightly forward, balancing weight on both feet, and pointing the toes in the direction of movement
Base of support
The identification, management, and reduction of risks to the natural environment and human health, for patient and for health care provider
Environmental safety
Extinguisher used on burning or combustible metals, often specific for the type of metal being used and not used on any other types of fires
Fire extinguisher Class D
Extinguish the fire or Evacuate the area. If the fire is small and contained, and you're not in danger, locate the correct fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. If the fire is large or spreading rapidly, or if you or a patient/resident are in danger, evacuate the area.
RACE; E
Those work best when used correctly, the correct use of muscles makes lifting, pulling, and pushing easier, the correct application of body mechanics prevents unnecessary fatigue and strain and saves energy, the correct application of body mechanics prevents injury to self and others
Four main reasons for using good Body Mechanics
The occupational safety and health administration, A division of the Department of labor, establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace. Standards affect healthcare providers, the occupational exposure to hazardous chemical standards and the bloodborne pathogen standard
OSHA
A major concern in Radiology departments and dental offices. In dental offices a lead apron should be used to cover the patient before dental radiographs are taken. All machines that emit radiation waves must be checked frequently to make sure they are operating correctly and not leaking radiation
Radiation exposure
A fire extinguisher used on burning cooking materials ( fats, grease, and oil) and appliances in commercial cooking sites such as restaurants, uses a process called saponification by applying an alkaline mixture that creates a soapy foam to hold in the vapors and steam and extinguish the fire
Fire extinguisher Class K
Science used to promote the safety and well-being of a person by adapting to the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries. It includes correctly placing furniture and equipment, training and required muscle movements, avoiding repetitive motions, And being aware of the environment to prevent injuries
Ergonomics
Pressurized water and should only be used on Class A fires
Water fire extinguisher
Really known as material safety data sheets all manufacturers must provide this with any hazardous product they sell. It contains 16 standard, readily-available sections that make it easy to locate and understand information about how to properly and safely handle hazardous chemicals
Safety Data Sheet
A fire extinguisher that is used on fires involving combustibles such as paper, cloth, plastic, and wood
Fire extinguisher Class A
Rescue anyone in immediate danger. Move patients to a safe area. If the patient can walk, escort them to a safe area. At times it may be necessary to move a patient in a bed or use the bad sheets as lift sheets to carry a patient to a safe area
RACE; R
Pull the pin, aim the extinguisher at the near edge and bottom of the fire, squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher, sweep extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire
Steps of P.A.S.S.
Contains carbon dioxide gas that provides a smothering action on the fire By forming a cloud of cool ice or snow that displaces the air and oxygen, leaves a powdery, snow like residue that can irritate the skin and eyes mostly effective on Class B or C fires
Carbon Dioxide extinguisher
Two of these affect healthcare providers the occupational exposure to hazardous chemical standard and the bloodborne pathogen standard
Safety Standards
A fire extinguisher used on Fires involving flammable or combustible liquid such as gasoline, oil, paint, grease, and cooking fat
Fire extinguisher Class B
Activate the alarm. Sound the alarm and give the location and type of fire.
RACE; A
Mandates that all employers train employees to follow the proper procedures or policies with regard to identifying the types and locations of all chemicals or hazards, locating and using the SDS manual containing all of the safety data sheets, SDSs must be readily accessible for all hazardous chemicals used
The Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard
Contains a chemical that acts to smother a fire, type BC extinguishers contain potassium bicarbonate or sodium bicarbonate, which leaves a Mildly corrosive residue that must be cleaned up as soon as possible, use the classes a, b, c, or K fires depending on the type of extinguisher
Dry chemical extinguisher