___ broke down osha and applied it to veterinary medicine for us.
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agency established under president nixon
OSHA
agency of the US dept of labor
OSHA
agency created under the occupational safety and health act
OSHA
who is the head of the department of OSHA
deputy assistant of the secretary of labor
OSHA applies to any bussiness of __ employees
(total)
10 or more
OSHA initiates inspections based on (choose all that apply)
a) monthly visit requirements
b) worker complaints
c) accidents that had happened
d) follow up to a previous inspection
all these 3
b) worker complaints
c) accidents that had happened
d) follow up to a previous inspection
true or false
according to OSHA, there are specific veterinary rules
false
we comply with general rules and regulations and it is up to us to figure out which apply to us
10 changes OSHA applied to industry
guards on movable parts permissible exposure limits (to chemical, auditory, visual)
ppe
lock out and tagout
confined space
hazard communication (our "right to know")
process safety management
blood-bourne pathogens
excavations and trenches
mandatory training (w/ documented proof)
each practice must have an OSHA program, and each OSHA program must have ...(5)
a safety compliance office and officer
implement plan
training
creation of a hospital safety manual
creation of hazard communication and MSDS
the legal principle that requires the disclosure of all toxic substance used in the workplace
"right to know"
name potential health hazard categories
carcinogen
toxic
irritant
sensitizer
*any agent which damages lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
true or false
it is illegal for employer to withhold info about what you are exposed to and provide ppe
true
senses radiation exposure levels and is based on social security # so we can link all exposure throughout your lifetime.
dosemetry badge
MSDS must be maintained for at least the most harmful chemicals
false. MSDS must be maintained for all chemicals
name the ppe
gowns
aprons
goggles
faceshields
mouthpieces
CPCR barriers
disposable single use gloves
knowing what happens when substances are mixed, the proper disposal of hazardous substances, proper first aid, and the location of the MSDS are all part of the facilitys ___
"hazard communication plan"
Sasha the vet tech, is radiographing lead gloves alone to check for holes. this is an example of ___
making sure ppe is maintained
a binder full of info and know hows for every substances we use or come in contact with
MSDS
or material safety data sheets
5 ways to dispose of chemicals
donate to a animal shelter or specialty practice if its still in good shape
can recycle on days recycle plans accept low hazard chemicals
transforming chemicals like dissolving medication in water in a zip lock bag and then throwing it out
contain and discard
contracting with agencies that will discard your chemicals for a fee
most important rule of safety
stay alert!!
4 ways to protect against accidents in the workplace
slips, trips, and falls
back safety
fire safety
electrical safety
true or false
the number one reason for work disabled cases are fallen victims.
false. they are employees that threw out their backs by lifting improperly.
list fire safety preparedness
writtern fire evacualtion plan
check fire extinguishers, alarms, and safety lighting regularly
designate a meeting location for staff
fire drills
classes of extinguishers for safety
dry
foam for chemicals
CO2 for electrical and computers
fires
Classes of extinguishers
A
B
C
D
Class A extinguisher
for general material
Class B extinguisher
for chemical materials
Class C extinguisher
for electrical materials
Class D extinguisher
for flamable materials
plan to protect from blood-bourne pathogens with good equipment and safety handling medical waste and may be a part of your hazard communication plan
exposure control plan
true or false
animal waste is regarded as regular garbage in CT
false. they are strict about disposal of animal parts and waste.
true or false
animal waste is regarded as regular garbage in NJ
true
which method of animal waste disposal does CT demand
they require animal waste and parts to be melted down to 3000 degrees. From there the chemicals may be aerosolized and need to be ventilated out of the facility.
when dealing with needles, if you happen to prick yourself, you must file a report when
D) all of the above
how can noise be a hazard in the facility
noise can reach over 85 decibels in a kennel because of excessive dog barking and the amplification of the sound contained in the kennel room
how can anesthesia be a hazard in the facility
we can inhale the animals expired anesthesia without a appropriate scavenger system and without knowledge
how can radiology be a hazard in the facility
if your not wearing ppe you could be exposing your self to radiation.
protecting against long term damage caused by repetitive movements in the work place such as carpel tunnel syndrome for those who type at work and nerve damge for groomers and construction workers who work with jack hammers, by spreading knowlegde in the workplace
ergonomics
who must fill out a injury form and under what circumstances
any employee injured on the job must fill one out
which of the following must be documented in a injury form
F) b, c, and d
b) scratches
c) bites
d) needle sticks
when every employer must post the annual summary of injuries
every january 1st through april 30th
procedures to protect against burglary
physical barriers such as keeping doors and windows locked
count money away from the desk
use safety routines when working alone
keep drugs hidden and out of site
having alarms, door chimes
having cameras and panic buttons
policy when dealing with pregnant employees
hospital must have a written policy for pregnant employees and employers must review common concerns such as:
radiation, WAGs, bites and scratches, lifting, and zoonoses like toxoplasmosis
transfer vs leave
transfer is being relocated at your place of work to another part or department
leave is your work being terminated.
for pregnant employees remaining at their job, employers need to enforce
ppe
personal hygiene
protocols for animal handling
chemicals and exudates protocols
7 common violations of OSHA
1. failure to have a properly completed hazard communication plan
2. failure to complete a ppe assessment for each employee
3. lack of written fire and emergency plans
4. improper employee training documentation
5. failure to provide appropriate ppe
6. placing human food in unsafe areas
7. lack of systems to prevent waste anesthetic gases form building up in the area of use
Common Violations of OSHA fill in
failure to have a properly completed _1_
failure to complete a _2_ for each employee
lack of written _3_
improper _4_ documentation
failure to provide appropriate _5_
placing _6_ in unsafe areas
lack of systems to prevent _7_ from building up in the area of use