CLASSWORK - Ch. 14 Promotional of Safety - Key TERMS
What is a base of support?
Keeping feet 8-10 inches apart, placing one foot slightly forward, balancing weight on both feet, and pointing the toes in the direction of movement
How are fire extinguishers classified?
Classified and labeled according to the kind of fire they extinguish
What is safety standard?
requirements that must be met in terms of safety
What is Class K used for?
used on burning cooking materials (fats, grease, and oils) and appliances in commercial cooking sites such as restaurants; uses a process call saponification by applying an alkaline mixture that creates a soapy form to hold in the vapors of steam and extinguish the fire
What is the E in RACE?
Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area.
What is the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
has mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids
What is the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard?
requires that employers inform eployees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace
What is Class A used for?
Used on fires involving combustibles such as paper, cloth, plastic, and wood
Define the 3 things needed to start a fire
Oxygen, fuel, and heat
What are the types of fire extinguishers?
Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and halon
What are body mechanics?
The way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts
What is OSHA?
a division of the Department of Labor that establishes and enforces safety standards for the work place
What is Class B used for?
Used on fires involving flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, oil, paint, grease, and cooking fat
What is the R in RACE?
Rescue anyone in immediate danger.
What to do if a fire is large or spreading rapidly, or if you or a patient/resident is in danger?
Evacuate the area
What is environmental safety?
Applied use of techniques such as ergonomics
What is radiation exposure?
a major concern in radiology departments and dental offices
What is Class C used for?
used on electrical fires such as fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, and electrical outlets; the C stands for nonconductive; if possible, the electricity should be turned off before using an extinguisher on an electrical fire
What is the A in RACE?
Activate the alarm.
What would you do if a fire is small and contained, and your not in danger?
Locate the correct fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire
What are ergonomics?
an applied science used to promote the safety and well-being of a person by adapting to the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries.
What are safety data sheets?
sheet that contain 16 standard sections that make it easy to locate and understand information about how to properly and safely handle hazardous chemicals
What is class D used for?
used on burning or combustible metals; often specific for the type of metal benign used and not used on any other types of fires
What is the C in RACE?
Contain the fire.
What is a major cause of fires?