Ch. 14 Promotional of Safety
The way the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts
Body Mechanics
What is prevented by using correct body mechanics and good posture
Fatigue
The organization whose color code is used to classify chemical hazards on labels
NFPA
The fire extinguisher used on burning or combustible metals
Class D
What the C in RACE stands for
Contain
Keeping feet 8-10 inches apart, one foot slightly forward, with weight balanced on both feet
Base of Support
The government agency that establishes and enforces workplace safety standards
OSHA
The three things needed to start a fire
Oxygen, Fuel, Heat
The fire extinguisher used on cooking fats, grease, and oils in commercial kitchens
Class K
What the E in RACE stands for
Extinguish or Evacuate
An applied science used to promote safety and well-being by adapting to the environment to prevent injuries
Ergonomics
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The full name of OSHA
The fire extinguisher used on paper, cloth, plastic, and wood fires
Class A
The acronym used to remember the steps during a fire emergency
RACE
The acronym used to remember how to operate a fire extinguisher
PASS
The shoulders, upper arms, hips, and thighs
Strongest Muscles
A document provided by manufacturers containing 16 sections on how to safely handle hazardous chemicals
Safety Data Sheet
The fire extinguisher used on flammable liquids like gasoline, oil, and grease
Class B
What the R in RACE stands for
Rescue
The standard that protects health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Standing straight with stomach pulled in, shoulders back, weight balanced, and chin up
Good Posture
The section of the SDS that describes first aid measures
Section 4
The fire extinguisher used on electrical fires like fuse boxes and appliances
Class C
What the A in RACE stands for
Activate
The device worn by radiology workers to measure their level of radiation exposure
Dosimeter Badge