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20 Cards in this Set
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Sharps |
Cutting instruments including knives, scalpels, blades, needles, and scissors of all types. |
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Aerosols |
A suspension of ultra microscopic solid or liquid particles in air or gas; a spray. |
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Safe |
Freedom from danger. |
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Ergonomics |
The process of changing work or working conditions to reduce employee stress. |
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Bio Hazardous |
Present a risk or potential risk to human health either directly through infections or indirectly through the environment. |
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WMSD |
Work-related musculoskeletal disorder - an injury to or disorder of the musculoskeletal system where exposure to workplace risk factors may have contributed to the disorders development or aggravated a preexisting condition. |
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Three Occupational hazards |
Physical Chemical Biological |
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Risk management |
Methods used to asses the risk of a specific activity and to develop a program to reduce losses from exposure to those risks. |
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Combustable |
A substance that if ignited will react w/oxygen and burn. |
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Combustible load |
Weight of combustible materials per sq. foot of area in which stored |
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Fire safety plan includes |
Minimize combustible material Fire response plan Early detection Removal of persons in danger Containment of fire Extinguishment Evacuation |
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Fire triangle |
Combustible/flammable substance Source of oxygen Source of ignition |
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R.A.C.E |
Remove person from danger Alarm, call 911/activate alarm Contain the fire, close doors Extinguish the fire if safe or Evacuate |
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P.A.S.S. |
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep |
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Fire extinguisher types |
A. Paper, wood, cloth, plastic B. Flammable liquid C. Electrical |
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Internal disaster |
A situation w/the potential to cause harm or injury to central service employees, or where the loss if utilities may drastically impact department operations. |
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External disaster |
A situation in which activities external to the facility affect department or facility operations |
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How items are stored in warehouse |
Heavy items on lower shelves Light items and less used on higher shelves. Fast moving should be on middle shelves |
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Endemic |
A disease that occurs more or less continually throughout a community |
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EtO safety |
Limit time Short term excursion limit, 5 ppm for 15 min. |
