OSHA 10 certification 12/17/18

muskoskeletal injuries in healthcare occupations are among the highest of all U.S. industries. T/F

True

what gives you the right to know about hazards you might be exposed to?

"right-to-know law" or the hazard communication standard

How many days do you have to contact OSHA to file a complaint against your employer if you have been retaliated against for exercising your health + safety rights?

30 days

If you have been punished or discriminated against for using your rights, how long do you have to report it?

30 days

______% of sharps injuries are due to syringes, suture needles, butterfly type needles, blood collection needles, scalpels, + IV needles

80

3 blood borne pathogens:

HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C

post exposure exam must include: counseling, results, follow-up, and ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

a copy of the evaluating healthcare professionals written opinion within 15 days of completion of evaluation

exams must: occur at reasonable time + place, performed under licensed supervision, conduct lab tests, provide recommendations, and _________________________________________________

be provided at no cost

SDS (safety data sheets) should contain:

chemical name, hazardous ingredients, physical + chemical characteristics, compatibility, etc

wear shoes with a ___________ ______ _ ______________ ________ on the sole to prevent slipping on ladder rungs or steps

closed back + sufficient tread

OSHA standards appear in the ____________ _____ ___________________ ______________________ and are broken down into __________

code of federal regulations, parts

patient care plan: segregation of patients based on need so equipment + trained staff are properly assigned or __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

color coding of patients lift requirements for posting at bedside

safety devices must: not interfere with patient care, easy to use, clear instructions, engaged with one hand, visibly different with activated, and ______________________________________________________________________________

come attached with safety features that cannot be removed

a worker filed a serious hazard, how will OSHA resond?

conduct a work site inspection

Under the "right-to-know" rule, employers need to include information on which of the following in a written + complete hazard communication program?

container labeling

Examples of workplace discrimination:

demoting, firing, reducing pay or hours

who provides PPE

employer

which one of the following is true about employer responsibility in providing fall protection to workers?

employers have flexibility in choosing a fall protection system they believe will work est in a situation

contamination of injection devices is limited to the needle + removing the needle makes syringe safe fir reuse. T/F

false

if you don't see blood in the IV tubing or injection equipment, theres no risk of cross contamination? T/F

false

if you slip on a slick surface but don't actually fall, you won't injure yourself. is this statement T or F

false

it is good practice to adjust your face mask during a procedure to get the correct fit? t/f

false

personal prescription glasses can be used as goggles. t/f

false

while using a respirator: medically evaluate, train, + _____________________________

fit test

the outside of _________________ and sleeves of the isolation gown + outside front of the goggles, mask, respirator, and face shield are considered "contaminated" regardless of whether there is soil or not

front

what PPE goes on last

gloves

you put on gloves, gown, goggles, and a mask. what goes on first?

gown

a SDS ( safety data sheet) gives information on:

hazardous chemicals

Fall protection, confined space entry, procedures, controlled noise levels, and protection from chemical hazards are some of the things that contribute to a safe and _________________ workplace.

healthful

hazards: floor ________ that is large enough to fall in, a floor hole that is large enough + ________ enough for small items to fall into

hole, wide

what information would you expect to find in a FAT/CAT report?

information on workplace facilities + catastrophes

what describes standard precautions?

intended to prevent the transmission of common infectious agents to healthcare personnel, patients, and visitors in healthcare settings

When discussing slip resistant footwear, when we say there is a greater amount of friction with a particular shoe + surface, which is true?

it is less likely that the shoe will slip while someone is walking

Which of the following statements is true about curb/walkway elevation?

it should be marked with safety yellow/red warning paint or tape

employers must: keep surfaces clean + orderly , keep sanitary, and ____________________________________________________________

keep all surfaces free of obstructions

contaminated sharps containers must be: puncture resistant, labeled, closable, kept upright, and _____________________

leak proof

to reduce likelihood of back pain, use a safe _________________________ technique

lifting

OSHA recommends minimizing ______________ lifting of patients in all cases + eliminating lifting when possible

manual

_________ are slip resistant walking surfaces that absorb liquid or by removing dirt, debris, and liquid from shoes

mats

you have a right to examine + copy exposure and _______________ records

medical

what organization is OSHA's sister agency that focuses on research + training + conducts HHEs

national institute for occupational safety + health (NIOSH)

which piece if legislation eliminate/minimize exposure to contaminated sharps

needle stick safety + prevention act

is an employer taking from an employee who didn't follow protocol incentive?

no

3 parts to an OSHA inspection:

opening conference, walk through, closing conference

a worker has submitted a complaint online that is non-serious in nature. how will OSHA respond?

phone, fax, or email

One of the main responsibilities employers have under OSHA is to:

provide training by OSHA standards

manual pipetting makes a muskoskeletal load on the neck, shoulders, and upper limbs which can lead to a _________________________________________________

repetitive stress injury

most common sited cause of occupational injuries of the healthcare sector?

repositioning of patients

a _________ ____________ ____________ is defined as a suspension system that allows a worker to descend in a controlled manner and as needed to stop at any point to perform work

rope descent system

The right of workers to seek safety + health on the job w/o fear of punishment is spelled out in

section 11(c) of the OSH act

employer must: pick ppe that will protect employees, communicate select decisions, and _________________________

select PPE

loss of balance that is caused by too little friction or traction

slip

4 main ways you can become infected with a blood borne pathogen: injection, skin abrasion, sexual contact, and ___________________

sneezing

_________ posture occurs when your work causes you to hold the same posture for a long time

static

______________________ + _____________________ positions are common postures that put you at risk for injury

static + awkward

some of the things that OSHA does to carry out its mission include: developing job safety standards, and enforcing them through work site inspections, maintaining a report + record keeping system to keep track of job related injuries + illnesses + providing ______________ programs to increase knowledge about occupational safety + health

training

safe patient handling programs implemented by hospitals typically show cost saving over time. T/F

true

which is a bad ergonomic choice?

using manual lifting techniques

using gloves correctly means:

working from clean to dirty

Perla twists her ankle but it isn't swollen or sore until the next morning. Her employer disciplines her for not reporting the injury "immediately." Did Perla's employer misuse a disciplinary program?

yes

Simon followed all safety protocol, he was injured because a machine was not properly guarded, his employer drug tested him. Was this misuse of a drug test?

yes