The acronymn WHMIS stands for this
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
The acronym PPE stands for this ________________.
Personal Protective Equipment
If your employer asks you to do something that is unsafe for you or those around you, you have the right to ________________.
Refuse
A "call in" procedure, where you report to someone that you have arrived and again when you are leaving, is something a business implements if employees will be __________________.
Working alone.
Contact with bodily fluids represent this type of hazard.
Biological
This symbol signifies that something is ____________.
Flammable
This PPE should be worn when preparing prescriptions for certain types of medications that can be absorbed.
Gloves
Understanding the hazards in your workplace and the risk associated with them is referred to as your right to _________.
Know
Emergency Preparedness Plan
Bullying and stress are examples of this kind of workplace hazard
Psychosocial
This symbol shows a cylinder containing this _________, which if puntured or dropped can shoot like a rocket (into a wall, pet, person, etc.)!
Compressed gases - e.g. oxygen
Along with gloves, when decanting solutions into new containers, this piece of PPE should be worn.
Goggles/Glasses
The right to be part of the discussion regarding things that affect your health and safety at work is called the right to _______________.
Participate
True or False - OHS Inspections must be scheduled in advance to ensure the business owner or manager will be on site to answer questions.
False - Inspections are often a surprise. All employees are expected to be able to speak intelligently to their OHS program and Rights/Responsibilities
Hazards that are present in the environment but do not require physical contact, such as noise and radiation are classified as this.
Physical
This symbol represents this kind of hazard
Biohazard - e.g. blood, urine, feces
This piece of PPE is now often attached to the x-ray gown, and is in place to protect this very important hormone producing gland.
Thyroid protector
True or False - The right to refuse applies to any work you don't want to do, even if training is going to be provided and there are no identifiable safety issues.
False - you have the right to refuse work that you believe to be unsafe for you or others, not simply work you don't like.
The acronym SWP stands for ___________________.
Safe Work Procedures (not to be confused with Standard Operating Procedures/SOPs)
Sitting for extended times and lifting objects incorrectly are examples of this type of hazard.
Ergonomic
If a product carries this symbol (newly added in 2015), it could be carcinogenic and/or lead to reproductive issues.
Health Hazard
Although technically not classified as PPE, this tool that is made to keep pets from accessing wounds/incisions is often used to protect the VA or RVT from bite wounds from fractious animals.
E-Collar
True or False - If a fine is given for failure to comply with OHS standards (e.g. wearing PPE), it is always the responsibility of the business owner to pay it.
False - if the business can support that the necessary tools and training were provided to an employee, the employee may be responsible for the fine.
When seeking out your OJT, remember that if the business does not have a safety program it means this - ______________________.
They will not be approved/Not a viable OJT Partner
A slip and fall as well as equipment issues both belong in this category of hazard.
Safety