Ch. 14 Promotional of Safety - Key TERMS
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
present in the air
Oxygen
Contain the fire
C
maintaining this includes keeping the feet 8-10 inches apart, placing one foot slightly forward, balancing weight on both feet, and pointing the toes in the direction of movement
Base of support
Environmental hazards in health care facilities can also endanger patients, health care personnel, other individuals, and the environment
Environmental safety
used on electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets
Class C
any material that will burn
Fuel
Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area
E
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a division of the OBRA Department of Labor, establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace.
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
acronym used to remember the important steps to follow during a fire
RACE
Water, Carbon dioxide, Dry chemical, and Halon
What are the different types of fire extinguishers
(SDSs) 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 extinguish
Fire extinguisher
used on burning cooking materials and appliances in commercial cooking sites such as restaurants
Class K
Rescue anyone in immediate danger
R
Sweep the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire.
What does the second S in PASS stand for
the 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, and wood
Class A
3 things needed to start a fire
Heat sparks, matches, flames
Activate the alarm
A
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard has mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids.
What is Bloodborne Pathogen Standard