OSHA
This US agency is known as OSHA
Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration
What are the thyroid shield, gloves, and apron made of in the x-ray suite
Lead
These swing outward when leaving in case of an emergency
Doors
What is SDS short for and where is it kept at VCAH
Safety Data Sheet/in cabinet above toaster in breakroom
If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, wash the area thoroughly with water and ____
antibacterial soap
What does the employee have a “Right to Know”
Any potential safety hazards of the job
What does PPE stand for
Personal Protective Equipment
What do we do if we need to evacuate due to a fire
leave via the nearest exit, taking only whatever pet is currently in your arms, meet in front of HPWC
What two cleaning chemicals do we use often that should NEVER be mixed
Kennel Kare and Bleach
You must report all hazards, injuries, and illness to your OSHA Officer, who is that
Sam Fiumara
OSHA was created to provide workers this primary right
Safe and healthy workplace
You should wear these when handling hazardous chemicals or lab samples
Rubber Gloves/ Goggles
What is the code word we use over the PA system when there is a potential threat and you need the assistance of another staff member
"EDNA" – PA system is Line 13 on all phones
If a chemical agent sprays into your eyes, what should you do
flush eyes and under lids for 15-20 mins (eye wash stations: sink by lab, by treatment sx computer and portable one in HPWC)
All secondary containers MUST contain what
hazard label and chemical identification
How often should an OSHA refresher happen
Annually
When should we double-glove
exposure to human or rabies suspect bodily fluids
What is the acronym for fire extinguisher use? What does each letter stand for?
PASS – pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
To prevent inhalation of hazardous chemicals, be sure the work area is well
ventilated
What items are allowed to go into the medical waste containers
all needles and glass (slides, etc.)
Where are the OSHA Injury forms kept at VCAH
Upstairs next to the watercooler
What 3 items of PPE do we typically wear when encountering zoonotic diseases
gloves, gown, booties
How many panic buttons does VCAH have?
8 – 2 in the lobby – under front desk right&next to meds cubbies, 2 in treatment – by doctors computer, 1 in phone room – corner computer, 1 by doctors station – hanging between computers, 1 in the office – near Jenny’s desk, 1 in kennel – hanging in cat ward
Which diluted cleaning chemical kills zoonotic diseases such as Rabies, Leptospirosis, and Ringworm
Kennel Kare
You cannot eat or drink in an area where urine, feces, blood, or medications are handled. Where areas of the hospital can we NOT eat or drink in
treatment, lab area, pharmacy, surgery suites