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OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Addministration
- Informs workers of hazards in workplace
- Protects workers from harm
- Enforces safety standards on employers
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Types of Safety Hazards
- Biological / Chemical
- Physical / Sharps
- Radioactive / X-ray
- Fire / Explosive
- Electrical
- Latex Sensitivity
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PPE
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Always wear it
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Dirty Needle Stick
- Immediately flood exposed area, clean, and bleed
- Report to employer (must keep log)
- Seek immediate medical attention
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Hazard Chemical Labels
- Warning to hazard
- Explanation of hazard
- List of precautions
- First aid measures
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MSDS
- Material Safety Data Sheet
- All info needed on chemical
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NFPA Label
National Fire Protection Association
- Warns of location of hazardous material
- Diamond shape - 4 quadrant - danger levels
- Top - Red - Flammables
- Left - Blue - Health
- Right - Yellow - Reactivity
- Bottom - White - Other / Specific
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Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Describes all -
- safety procedures,
- special precautions, &
- emergency procedures when working with chemicals
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Acid Mixing
- Never add water to acid
- Always add acid to water
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Chemical Accident
- Flush area for 15 minutes minimum
- Proceed to ER
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Electrical Shock
- Remove electrical current (CB, unplug, wood cane, etc...)
- Call 911, start CPR if needed
- Keep victim warm
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Class Fires (5)
- Type A - wood, paper, cloth - water / dry chemicals
- Type B - grease, oil, flam liquids - dry chemical, CO2, fluorocarbons
- Type C - electrical - electrical safe, dry chemicals
- Type D - flammable metals - dry powders
- Type K - cooking oils, grease - used in kitchen (same as B)
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Bleeding Aid
- Raise wound above heart
- Maintain pressure
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Breathing Aid
- Determine need
- Open airway
- Verify breathing
- 2 short breaths
- Clear blockage if no chest rise
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Shock Prevention Signs
- Pale, cold, or clamy skin
- Shallow breathing
- Rapid pulse
- Weakness
- Possible N&V
- Keep lying down
- Elevate legs
- Keep warm
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Reaction to Latex
Latex Sensitivity
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis (true allergic response)
- Anaphylaxis - rapid severe immune reaction (life threatening)
- Always ask / verify Allergies
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