Codes
The meaning of "A" in the Code Red "R.A.C.E."
What is ALARM- pull the fire alarm/call 9-911?
R-Remove/Rescue
A-Alarm/ 9-911
C- Contain/close doors
E-Extinguish/Evacuate
This animal is often referred to when discussing ways to prevent slips, trips and falls in the winter conditions
What is a penguin?
Take shorter steps or shuffle for stability
Occupational Health and Safety regulations requires _________ fit testing for workers
What is annual?
You must use a landline to call 9-911 with this Code
What is Code Black?
This strategy/action can help to reduce muscle tension and the risk of injury prior to the start of your work day
What is regular stretching?
Hold each stretch for 15- 20 seconds
One of the most effective defenses health-care workers have to protect themselves, their families, their colleagues, and those in our care
What are vaccinations?
The P.A.S.S. procedure is used with this piece of equipment
What is a fire extingusher?
P-Pull the pin
A- Aim the nozzle at the base on the fire
S- Squeeze the handles together
S- Sweep from side to side
Frequent but brief pauses from tasks that use the same group of muscles so the muscles can rest and recover
What is a micro-break?
Micro-breaks often involve stretching or engaging different muscles by performing a different task
The absense of harm and/or threat to mental well being that a worker might experience
What is psychological safety?
This Code may also be activated with a Code Red
What is Code Green (Evacuation)?
Swelling, redness, and/or difficulty moving a particular body part, numbness, tingling, and/or pain
What are signs and symptoms of Musculoskeletal Injury?
Signs- can be observed
Symptoms- can be felt but not observed
An incident where nobody gets injured
What is a near miss, or report only incident?
An updated hard copy of this Code is essential
What is Code Grey (System Failure)?
Force, repetition, awkward posture, stress, local contact, environment, and work organization are this type of risk factor
What is an ergonomic risk factor?
Examples include organizational culture, clear leadership and expectation, civility and respect
What are some of the 13 psychosocial factors of the workplace?