OSHA & Hazards
What is OSHA’s primary mission?
Protect workers from workplace hazards and injuries
What is the most important way to prevent infection?
Hand hygiene
Correct order for donning PPE?
Gown → Mask → Goggles → Gloves
What does RACE stand for?
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheet
Name one type of physical hazard
Wet floors, heavy lifting, clutter, etc
Define an HAI
Healthcare-Associated Infection, acquired during patient care
Which diseases require contact precautions?
MRSA, VRE, RSV
What does PASS stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
How many sections are included in an SDS?
16
What does the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (2001) mandate?
Use of safety needle devices and employee input in choosing them
Which virus can survive up to 1 week in dried blood?
Hepatitis B
Which diseases require airborne precautions?
TB, measles, chickenpox
What’s the first step after a needlestick?
Wash with soap and water, disinfect, report, seek medical care
How long should bleach sit on a contaminated surface?
20–30 minutes
What type of hazard involves reagents, preservatives, or X-ray equipment?
Chemical or radioactive hazards
List three links in the chain of infection.
Reservoir, method of escape, mode of transmission, entry, susceptible host
What’s the correct order for removing PPE?
Gloves & gown → Goggles → Mask → Hand hygiene
What is the CAB sequence in CPR?
Compressions, Airway, Breathing
What should you do if a chemical spills on your skin?
Flush with water at least 15 minutes, report to supervisor
What law requires chemical hazard labeling and Safety Data Sheets?
Right to Know Law
Name two differences between droplet and airborne transmission.
Droplet = short distance, larger particles, surgical mask
Airborne = long distance, tiny nuclei, requires N95 + isolation room
What are Standard Precautions, and who do they apply to?
Minimum infection control practices for all patients regardless of infection status
List the five classes of fire and an extinguisher type for each.
A–wood/paper–A or ABC, B–oil/gas–ABC or BC, C–electrical–C, D–metals–D, K–kitchen oils–K
What’s the first step when cleaning up a blood spill?
Put on gloves, clean visible blood, then disinfect area with 10% bleach