What is the fastest a person can move throughout the hospital (ex. run, walk, swim, sprint, bike, canter)?
Walking only is allowed in the hospital.
Please, no running.
Who are the four staff OSHA coordinators?
Who are Liz, Courtney, Ali, and Anastasia?
What PPE is important to wear?
Wearing gloves, masks, gowns, thyroid shields, dosimetry badges, and goggles are important.
Where are SDS located in SVH?
They are digitally on the laptops and desktops saved in general share under 7.SDS sheets.
Is there a specified meeting area outside of the clinic?
The parking lot at the north side of the building is the location.
Where is the OSHA manual at SVH?
It is the third drawer down in the tall grey filling cabinet in Liz's office.
Where are three eye wash stations?
They are located at the laboratory, surgery prep area, and kennel.
You have been bitten by a cat. What do you do to the bite site?
You wash the area for 5 minutes and seek medical attention.
Where are the food and water designated zones?
The breakroom and the two drink zones are on the treatment side/appointment side.
What do all chemicals need to have on their containers?
All chemicals need labels- diamond labeling.
If you are injured while on the job what do you need to fill out?
The 301 forms are to be filled out after an injury occurs.
Where is a close hospital to seek medical attention?
That is Johnson Memorial hospital.
What is the reason for OSHA?
It is essential to prevent transmission of zoonotic diseases, safety plans, prevention of daily hazards, and proper protection.
How do you use a fire extinguisher properly?
Use PASS to extinguish a fire:
P: pull the pin
A: aim low
S: Squeeze handle
S: Sweep from side to side at the base of fire
You have responsibilities. According to OSHA what are these responsibilities?
Your responsibilities are compliance, following rules, wearing PPE, reporting injuries/hazardous conditions, and reading OSHA posters.
What are the specific reportable injuries (To an OSHA Coordinator)?
They are bites, needle punctures, loss of consciousness, injury causing hospitalization/day away, significant injuries, and DEATH!!!
Where is the spill kit kept?
The top of the lockers.
If an animal escapes what needs to be in place to ensure their safety?
There need to be fully closed cages, closed windows/doors, slip leads, carriers, and pillowcases.
What are some of the warning devices in this hospital?
There are smoke detectors, fire alarms, gas detectors, and verbal warnings.
Is there a dress code?
The dress code includes closed-toe shoes, scrubs, minimal jewelry, and inappropriate areas fully covered at all times.