Ch. 14 Promotional 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
body mechanics
has mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids
bloodborne pathogen standard
used on fires involving flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, oil, paint, grease, and cooking fat.
class B fire exinguisher
acronym used to remember the important steps to follow during a fire:
RACE
refers to the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts
body mechanics
keeping the feet 8-10 inches apart, placing one foot slightly forward, balancing weight on one feet, and pointing the toes in the direction of movement
base of support
environmental hazards in health care facilities can also endanger patients, health care personnel, and the environment
environmental safety
used on electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets.
Class C fire extinguisher
rescue anyone in immediate danger
R in RACE
contain 16 standard sections that make it easy to locate and understand information about how to properly and safely handle hazardous chemicals
safety data sheet
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
major concern in radiology departments and dental offices
radiation exposure
used on burning or combustible metals, often specific for the type of metal being used and not used on any other types of fires
Class D fire extinguisher
Activate the alarm
A in RACE
has mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids
bloodborne pathogen standard
contain 16 standard sections that make it easy to locate and understand information about how to properly and safely handle hazardous chemicals
safety data sheet
classified and labeled according to the kind of fire they extuinguish.
fire extinguisher
used on burning cooking materials and appliances in commercial cooking sires such as restaurants
class K fire extinguisher
Contain the fire
C in RACE
major concern in radiology departments and dental office
radiation exposure
two main standards that affect health care providers are the occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals standard and the bloodborne pathogen standard
safety standard
used on fires involving combustibles such as paper, cloth, plastic or wood
Class A Fire extinguisher
oxygen, fuel, and heat
Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area
E in RACE
environmental hazards in health care facilities can also endanger patients, health care personnel, and the environment
environmental safety