Body Mechanics
The way in which the body moves and maintains balance
What is body mechanics?
Information that must be provided with every hazardous chemical that is sold
What are safety data sheets?
Recommended for use with all patients because of potential exposure to body fluids
What is PPE?
The 3 things needed to make fire
What are oxygen, fuel, heat?
One of our weakest muscles that should not be used for lifting
What are back muscles?
Keeping the feet 8-10 inches apart, one foot slightly forward, toes slightly out, weight equally distrubiuted
What is a broad base of support?
The division of the department of labor that enforces safety standards in the workplace
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
The 3 most common bloodborne pathogens
What are Hepatitis B,C, and HIV?
The main cause of fires
What are unattended cooking fires?
The 3rd prong on an electrical plug
What is the grounding prong?
Science of promoting safety by adapting the environment to prevent injuries
What is Ergonomics?
The meaning of the hazard symbol with the skull and crossbones
What is poison?
The amount of times you should check the labels of chemical solutions
What is 3 times?
Contain substances that are irritating to the skin
What are carbon dioxide and dry chemical extinguishers?
Used to dispose of used needles
What is a sharps container?
An essential part of proper body mechanics because aligning the body correctly puts less strain on the muscles
What is good posture?
What you must do after you have been exposed to a hazardous chemical
What is consult the SDS and write an incident report?
A heavy metal that can cause damage to the central nervous and resipratory systems
What is mercury?
The acronym used to remember the steps in fire safety plans
What is RACE?
Used to dispose of bloody dressings or items that are soiled by bodily fluids
What is a red biohazard bag?
This makes pushing or pulling easier
What is using your body weight?
The section where you will find required PPE for handling a hazardous substance
What is section 8?
Safety precautions for exposure to this include dosimeter badges, lead shields, and isolation
What is radiation?
This type of extinguisher can be used on electrical fires
What is type C?
As a healthcare provider you are legally responsible for this
What is following your facility's safety policy?