PTEC2033 Quiz 10 [Fall 2018] - Ergonomics, Slips, Trips, & Fall, & Bloodborne Pathogens
twice
Covers must be able to support at least [_____] the weight of employees, equipment and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any one time.
False
Disposable PPE can be reused if it is properly decontaminated.
Cost of preventative medication employee was exposed
Employees exposed to blood or OPIM are asked to consider several things when deciding to take post-exposure preventative medications. Which of the following should the employee EXCLUDE when considering whether to take the medication?
The medical science behind tracking
Epidemiology is:
100000
Falls account for more than [_______] injuries each year according to the U.S. Department of Labor. -numerical value-
elevated and same-level
Falls are generally divided into two types
6
Personal Fall Arrest Systems must be rigged so that an employee cannot free fall more than [____] feet nor contact any lower level.
False
Personal protective equipment (PPE) will protect employees from all exposure incidents.
Must provide the vaccine within ten days the vaccine, not the cost of employee to new employees at risk of exposure to time to prepare and administer the blood/OPIM vaccine
Regarding the hepatitis B vaccine, the employer:
False
Safety nets should be inspected before each job for wear, damage, and/or deterioration.
95%
The Hepatitis B Vaccination has been proven to prevent the disease in approximately what percentage of those receiving the vaccine.
True
The OSH Act prohibits employers from retaliating against an employee who refuses to work in an environment he or she believes may be unhealthy.
All are cost of falls
The cost of a fall includes which of the following?
trip and fall, stump and fall, slip and fall, step and fall
The four categories that surface falls are divided into are 1
200 lbs
The guardrail system must be capable of withstanding a force of at least [____] pounds at the top rail.
back
The head and [_____] are the areas most often injured during a fall.
False
The person to notify in the event of an exposure incident is always the direct supervisor.
5000
A Fall Arrest Anchor Point must be capable of supporting how [____] pounds per attached worker. -Provide numerical value-
Microscopic organisms present in human blood which cause serious and often fatal disease in humans
A bloodborne pathogen can be best defined as:
Testing Education Employee rights
A corporate AIDS policy should have which of the following components?
True
A foreign object is any object that is out of place or in position to trip someone or to cause a slip.
True
A key to preventing injuries caused by slips, trips and falls is recognizing and respecting the potential hazards in your work environment.
False
A negative HIV test means that you definitely have not been infected.
Is designed to stop a fall once it has already begun
A personal fall arrest system:
Fit snug but allow for full range of movement
A properly adjusted full body harness should:
Three and a half feet
A shock or energy absorbing lanyard must bring a person to a complete stop and limit deceleration distance to
All the elements listed should be inclusive
A slip and fall prevention component should have which of the following elements?
False
A slip occurs when you are thrown off balance and you go from a standing or erect position, suddenly and unexpectedly, to a downward movement or you drop from one level to a lower level.
42
A standard railing consists of a top rail, intermediate rail, and shall have a vertical height of _______ inches from the upper surface of the top rail to the floor.
False
A trip occurs when you lose your footing due to walking surface conditions that limit the amount of traction between your shoes and the surface.
False
AIDS is more contagious than hepititis B.
False
AIDS was first reported in the US in mid-1971.
True
According to the Centers for Disease Control, there is no single test that can reliably diagnose AIDS.
Taken out of service
After a fall, a shock-absorbing lanyard that has been deployed must be:
Contact stress
All of the situation below are ergonomic risk factors involved in a job that requires an employee on an assembly line to lift heavy boxes while twisting EXCEPT.
False
All persons infected with a bloodbome pathogen will begin showing symptoms soon after infection.
6 Feet
At what height are workers required to wear fall protection according to the Federal OSHA Construction standard?
Sitting
Awkward postures that you may experience while performing your job include all but which of the following
a 4 inch toeboard
Besides a toprail and midrail, what must a guardrail have?
24 hours
Biological waste cannot be stored in healthcare settings accessed by the public longer than ________.
Transmission occurs by all means stated
Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted:
Open cuts Dermatitis Mucous membranes Skin abrasions
Bloodborne pathogens may enter your system through:
False
Body belts can be used as part of a Personal Fall Arrest System.
Left in designated laundry container or receptacle
Contaminated clothing should be:
False
HBV vaccination is mandatory regardless of your daily job responsibilities.
Allow them to work/perform job
HIV-positive employees should receive which of the following from the company?
Two years
Hepatitis B vaccination provides protection for:
4
How many steps can you have before handrails needed?
Annually
How often should Exposure Control Plans be reviewed and updated?
Put them in an appropriate sharps container.
How should you dispose of contaminated sharps, such as glass or needles that have come into contact with blood?
False
If a person tests negative for AIDS, he or she can still transfer the disease.
Hepatitis B
If you are exposed to potentially infectious materials on the job, you may request a vaccine for which bloodborne disease?
False
If you fall, try to soften or break the fall with your hands and arms.
15 minutes
If you have blood or potentially infectious materials splashed into your eye, you should flush your eye with clean, running water for ....
True
If you must walk on wet surfaces, there are certain precautions you can take to prevent slipping and falling.
False
If you wear gloves when cleaning up an accident site, it is not necessary to wash your hands afterwards.
Immediately clean up spill before it spreads
If you're exposed to blood or other bodily fluids during an accident and it splashes on you, you should do all of the following, EXCEPT:
Full body harnesses
In a personal fall arrest system, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends the use of:
False
In a slip-and-fall prevention program, the policy statement serves the purpose of conveying the employees' commitment to safety.
Jobs and tasks with greater than normal
In an employer's exposure control plan, s/he is required to include a category called 'exposure determination'. This category is best described by which of the following?
False
Injuries from a fall are likely to be minimal if the victim strikes a bony body part.
True
Inspecting ladders before every use may prevent a fall.
Is in violation of OSHA standards
John Smith last attended an OSHA bloodborne pathogen training session on June 1st of the previous year. It is now July 1st of the current year. John's employer:
Ladders that are fixed to a building or structure
Ladder cages are used with:
5000
Lanyards must be constructed from synthetic material and must have a minimum breaking point of [_____] Ibs. -numerical value-
False
Lanyards used in a Personal Fall Protection System cannot be shorter then 6 feet.
True
Many falls occur when items are used for something other than their intended purpose.
Frequent rotation between jobs that use different postures and muscles Self - pacing Alternate use of limbs
Methods of minimizing rates of repetition in jobs include
True
Needles should never be recapped.
other potentially infectious materials
OPIM Stand for ______.
Proper decontamination of spill areas
One of the following is NOT an example of an engineering control:
False
There are only 3 bloodborne diseases.
False
Uncontaminated sharps may be disposed in regular trash bags.
Treat all human blood and other bodily fluids as if they are infectious for bloodborne pathogens
Universal precautions require employees to:
False
Use of Personal Protective Equipment, such as gloves or protective clothing guarantees elimination of exposure risk.
Tingling Ache or pain
What are some of the early warning symptoms of MSDs?
Decrease grip strength Decrease range of motion Loss of muscle function
What are some signs a health care professional (HCP) would look for to determine that an MSD is present?
Anchor, Harness and Connecting Device
What are the three (3) components of a Personal Fall Arrest System?
duration frequency magnitude
What are three characteristics of ergonomic risk factors should be considered during a job hazard analysis to determine if an MSD hazard is present?
Painting gritty coatings on the floor
What can improve traction on floors that are frequently wet?
Don't twist while lifting a load. Instead lift first, then use you feet to turn your whole body. If the work is too close or too far away to reach comfortably, move the work to an easy-to-reach location. Keep your wrists straight and in line with your forearm
What can you do to control ergonomic hazards?
If you stand for long periods, prop one foot up higher than the other one to support the spine's natural curve. When carrying a load keep it close to your body and put it down by using your legs.
What can you do to control ergonomic hazards?
Awkward postures Repetition
What ergonomic risk factors are involved in a job that required an employee to build an electronics sub-assembly over and over with wrists bent at an angle?
Hoist them up using a rope after you climb the ladder
What is a safe way to move materials up a ladder?
The science of fitting jobs to people
What is ergonomics?
Force exerted on the body while stopping a fall
What is the definition of Arresting Force?
Washing hands
What is the easiest yet most important hygiene precautions that prevents exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Needlestick Prick
What is the most common way workers are exposed to infectious bloodborne pathogens?
Do not re-use and take all of the equipment out of service
What is the proper procedure, with regard to the fall protection equipment, to follow after a fall has occurred.
A positioning device system
What is used to support a worker on a vertical surface so he or she can work with both hands free?
Wash the area thoroughly
What is usually the first action in the event of an exposure incident?
Warm water
What precaution would you NOT take when cleaning up a spill contaminated with bodily fluids?
It's a way to identify MSD hazards so that control can be implemented to reduce or eliminate them.
What purpose does a job hazard analysis serve after an employee has experienced the symptoms or signs of an MSD?
Never
When is it safe to stand on the top step of a stepladder?
handrails
When moving up or down stairs, walk slowly, use the [_____] and take one step at a time.
1800
When wearing a full body harness, the fall forces must be limited to a maximum of [____] pounds.
Attendance policy
Which is NOT a category an employer is required to include in the facility-specific exposure control plan?
Each of the situations listed is a common cause
Which is a common cause of slips in the work environment?
Needlestick Prick
Which of the following ARE ways HIV can be transmitted?
Personal fall arrest systems
Which of the following fall protection systems prevents falls?
Migraine
Which of the following is not a common MSD symptom?
Time of day work is performed
Which of the following is not a risk factor that determines if repetition contributed to a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD)?
Electric Razor
Which of the following is not a vibrating tool that could contribute to an MSD?
Fall prevention component
Which of the following is not one of the primary causes of falls?
Semen, Bloody Saliva, vaginal secretions
Which of the following materials could contain bloodborne pathogens?
Prepares employees to respond appropriately Gives management the facts needed to develop policy Results in changes in behavior
Which of the following purposes does a well-planned AIDS education program serve?
MSDs account for one-third of all occupation al injuries and illnesses. MSDs are disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage and spinal discs.
Which of the following statements about musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are TRUE? [Multiple selections required]
Back strains are not MSDs. MSDs only result from damage to the body that has accumulated over a period of time.
Which of the following statements about musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) is FALSE?
Lifting or moving a heavy load Using a heavy power tool
Which of the following work activities primarily involves the ergonomic risk factor of force?
Placing frequently used materials where you won't have to twist to reach them
Which one of the following items involves adopting proper work practices to reduce or eliminate an MSD hazard?
Using an in-line tool instead of one with a pistol grip
Which one of the following items is an engineering change that might be used to reduce or eliminate an MSD hazard?
Ergonomics is the science of finding the right person for a job.
Which one of the following statements about ergonomics is FALSE?
Working with wrists bent at an extreme angle
Which one of the following work activities could cause contact stress?
Raynaud's phenomenon is caused by vibration and is characterized by numbness and whitening of the fingers.
Which statement about musculoskeletal disorders is TRUE?
Viewed from the side, the spine forms three gentle S-curves.
Which statement about the back is FALSE?
HBV attack the ammune system
Which statement is FALSE regarding HBV?
Epicondylitis is an inflammation of the ten dons located in the shoulder. Tendinitis is an inflammation of the sheath that surrounds a tendon. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a constriction of the tendons that go to the fingers.
Which statements about musculoskeletal disorders are FALSE?
Discs cushion the vertebrae and help bear the weight of the upper body. Many back problems result from the accumulation of stresses put on the back every day. When a disc becomes weak and bulges out, it is called a herniated disc.
Which statements about the back are TRUE?
The person wearing the Personal Fall Arrest System
Who is responsible for inspecting all components of a Personal Fall Arrest System?
True
You should always treat all body fluids as if they are infectious and avoid direct skin contact with them.
True
You should never eat, drink, or smoke in a laboratory or other area where there may be potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Six months have elapsed since it was last
Your employer is expected to update the facility-specific exposure control plan for all of the following EXCEPT:
3
_______ dose/doses of hepatitis B vaccine can protect people who may come into contact with the virus.
D-rings, Locking snaphooks, lanyards
are parts of a Personal Fall Arrest System known as connectors.
hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus
are the 3 diseases addressed by OSHA you need to be cautious of at work. -do not use abbreviations-
