Osha

Front 1

what might happen to an employer if violations are ignored and an employee is seriously injured or dies?

Back 1

could be fined, cited or criminal charges may be brought

Front 2

name three things potable water must be provided for

Back 2

drinking, cooking, washing

Front 3

name three places microorganisms or microbes can be found

Back 3

food, water, air

Front 4

give three examples of vermin

Back 4

roaches, insects, rats

Front 5

how many years has OSHA been in existence?

What year was OSHA ESTABLISHED?

Back 5

45

1971

Front 6

name two places where food and beverages cannot be stored in a healthcare facility

Back 6

where there are toxic materals or toilet rooms

Front 7

what needs to happen when vermin are detected?

Back 7

Extermination

Front 8

when must a tight fitting lid be provided for a receptacle

Back 8

When it is a sanitary situation

Front 9

what is the significance of a change room?

Back 9

to prevent contaminated clothing from leaving the facility

Front 10

what determines the number of toilets in a facility?

Back 10

the number of workers in that facility

Front 11

what determines the number of toilets in a facility?

Back 11

the number of workers in that facility

Front 12

name three OSHA violations in the healthcare system

Back 12

bloodborne pathogens, eyewash protection, PPE

Front 13

who does OSHA consider employees?

Back 13

part time, full time, probationary workers

Front 14

poor or inadequate sanitation can lead to ?

Back 14

infectious, parasitic diseases

Front 15

how often should food and beverage garbage be collected?

Back 15

at least once every work day

Front 16

name three things that non-potable water can be used for

Back 16

clean floors, swimming pools, creeks

Front 17

what is the name of the federal agency responsible for enforcing health and safety standards?

Back 17

OSHA

Front 18

name at least 4 areas of concern of a healthcare facility that the safety committee should be responsible for

Back 18

floors, pharmacy, OR, lasers

Front 19

what does the OSHA act state?

Back 19

every private sector employer of 10 or more workers maintain a workplace free of recognized hazards

Front 20

name at least three elements that should be included in the safety and health plan

Back 20

inspections, exposure monitoring, record keeping

Front 21

when does OSHA use the "general duty cause"

Back 21

when a particular standard cannot be applied

Front 22

what is OSHA's #1 concern

Back 22

employee safety

Front 23

what three things must be available in a washing facility?

Back 23

running water, soap, and towels

Front 24

what does OSHA stand for?

Back 24

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Front 25

what is used in plumbing systems to prevent contaminated water from mixing with non-contaminated water?

Back 25

backflow or backsiphonage devices

Front 26

name 4 examples of a health care facility

Back 26

nursing home, doctors office, hospital, dentist office