Ch. 14 Promotional of Safety
What is Body Mechanics
The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts
What is Base of support
Keeping the feet 8-10 inches apart, placing one foot slightly forward, balancing wait on both feet, and pointinging the toes in the direction of movement
What is OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is Safety Data Sheet
Material safety data sheets, documenting any hazardous products they sell
What is Safety Standard
Established and reinforced by OSHA, this protects healthcare providers from exposure to hazardous materials and blood-borne diseases
What is Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids
What is Environmental safety
Promoting the safetiness of patients and healthcare providers by correctly choosing and cleaning the environment
What is Radiation exposure
Major concern in radiology departments and dental offices, comes from the danger of radiation
What is Class A
Used for fires and ordinary combustibles
What is Class B
Used for fires of inflammable liquids and gases
What is Class C
Used for electrical fires
What is Class D
Used on burning or combustible metals
What is Class K
Used on burning cooking material
Three things needed to start a fire
Oxygen, fuel, heat
What is R
Rescue anyone in immediate danger
What is A
Activate the alarm
What is C
Contain the fire
What is E
Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area
How do you maintain a proper base of support when moving?
You keep your feet eight to ten inches apart with one foot slightly forward while balancing your weight evenly.
What is the main purpose of OSHA safety standards in healthcare?
They protect healthcare providers from exposure to hazardous materials and bloodborne diseases.
Why must a facility keep Safety Data Sheets on hand?
They are required to document the specific hazards of any chemical products used in the workplace.
Which safety standard protects workers from diseases transmitted through bodily fluids?
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard protects healthcare providers from these specific exposures.
What major environmental safety hazard is most common in radiology and dental offices?
Radiation exposure is the primary danger in those specific medical departments.
Which class of fire extinguisher should you use if a trash can full of paper catches fire?
You should use a Class A fire extinguisher for ordinary combustibles like paper.
What does the acronym RACE stand for during a fire emergency?
It stands for rescue anyone in danger, activate the alarm, contain the fire, and extinguish or evacuate.