Ch. 14 Promotional of Safety
Body Mechanics:
The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts.
Base of Support:
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 to maintain stability.
OSHA:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a division of the Department of Labor that establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS):
Information sheets provided by manufacturers for every hazardous product they sell. They contain 16 standard sections providing details on chemical identification, protection, and first-aid measures.
Safety Standard:
Rules established and enforced by OSHA to protect health care providers in the workplace; the two main standards are the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard:
A specific safety standard that has mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids.
Environmental Safety:
(Derived from context) Regulations and practices that protect the safety of the patient, the worker, and the facility environment.
Radiation Exposure:
The risk of being exposed to ionizing radiation in a medical environment, which requires specific safety protocols.
Fuel
(any material that will burn)
Heat
(sparks, flames, high temperatures)
Oxygen
(present in the air)
Class A:
Used for fires of ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, and plastics.
Class B:
Used for fires of flammable liquids and gases such as paint, gasoline, oil, and grease.
Class C:
Used for electrical fires such as fuse boxes, wiring, and electrical outlets (the C stands for non-conductive).
Class D:
Used on burning or combustible metals (often specific to laboratories or industrial settings).
Class K:
Used for kitchen fires involving combustible cooking media such as oils and fats in commercial cooking appliances.
RACE
is an acronym used to remember the steps to take in the event of a fire:
R—
Rescue: Anyone in immediate danger.
A—
Activate: The alarm and give the location and type of fire.
C—
Contain: The fire by closing windows and doors.
E
—Extinguish: The fire or evacuate the area.
CHEMICAL HAZARDS
The Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard requires that employers inform employees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace.
Disposal Considerations
identifies how to safely dispose of the chemical
Transport Information
provides guidance on how the chemical can be safely transported
Regulatory Information:
identifies other safety, health, and environmental regulations for the chemicals that are not indicated elsewhere in SDS