Standards
the way in which the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its parts
What are Body Mechanics?
has mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids
What is the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
used on fires involving combustibles such as paper, cloth, plastic, and wood
What is a Class A fire extinguisher?
Resume anyone in immediate danger. Move patients to a safe area. If the patient can walk, escort them to a safe area. At times it may be necessary to move a patient in a bed or use the bed sheets as lift sheets to carry a patient to a safe area
What does the R in RACE stand for?
present in the air
What is oxygen?
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
What is the Base of support?
defined through Ergonomics, is 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 is Environmental safety?
used on fires involving flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, oil, paint, grease, and cooking fat
What is a Class B fire extinguisher?
Activate the alarm. Sound the alarm and give the location and type of fire
What does the A in RACE stand for?
any material that will burn
What is fuel?
a division of the Department of Labor, establishes and enforces safety standards for the workplace
What is OSHA
is a major concern in radiology departments and dental offices
What is Radiation exposure?
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 a Class C fire extinguisher?
Contain the fire. Close windows and doors to prevent drafts. Shut off electrical equipment and oxygen if your safety is not endangered
What does the C in RACE stand for?
sparks, matches, flames
What is heat?
contains 16 standard sections that make it easy to locate and understand information about how to properly and safely handle hazardous chemicals
What is Safety Data Sheet?
What are fire extinguishers?
used on burning or combustible metals; often specific for the type of metal being used and not used on any other types of fires
What is a Class D fire extinguisher?
Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area. If the fire is small and contained, and you are not in danger, locate the correct fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. If the fire is large or spreading rapidly, or if you or a patient/resident are in danger, evacuate the area
What does the E in RACE stand for?
the plan usually states that all patients and personnel in immediate danger should be moved from the area. All doors and windows should be closed, if possible, to prevent drafts, which cause fire to spread more rapidly
What is a Fire Emergency Plan?
The Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard and The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
What is the Safety Standard?
is 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 is ergonomics?
used on burning cooking materials (fats, grease, and oils) and appliances in commercial cooking sites such as restaurants; uses a process called saponification by applying an alkaline mixture that creates a soapy foam to hold in the vapors and steam and extinguish the fire
What is a Class K fire extinguisher?
the acronym RACE is frequently used to remember the important steps
What is RACE?
oxygen, fuel, and heat
What are the three things that start fires?