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26 Cards in this Set
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name 4 examples of a health care facility
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nursing home, doctors office, hospital, dentist office
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what is used in plumbing systems to prevent contaminated water from mixing with non-contaminated water?
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backflow or backsiphonage devices
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what does OSHA stand for?
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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what three things must be available in a washing facility?
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running water, soap, and towels
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what is OSHA's #1 concern
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employee safety
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when does OSHA use the "general duty cause"
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when a particular standard cannot be applied
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name at least three elements that should be included in the safety and health plan
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inspections, exposure monitoring, record keeping
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what does the OSHA act state?
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every private sector employer of 10 or more workers maintain a workplace free of recognized hazards
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name at least 4 areas of concern of a healthcare facility that the safety committee should be responsible for
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floors, pharmacy, OR, lasers
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what is the name of the federal agency responsible for enforcing health and safety standards?
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OSHA
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name three things that non-potable water can be used for
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clean floors, swimming pools, creeks
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how often should food and beverage garbage be collected?
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at least once every work day
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poor or inadequate sanitation can lead to
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infectious, parasitic diseases
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who does OSHA consider employees?
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part time, full time, probationary workers
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name three OSHA violations in the healthcare system
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bloodborne pathogens, eyewash protection, PPE
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when is a good opportunity for employees to discuss safety and health concerns
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safety meetings every month
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what determines the number of toilets in a facility?
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the number of workers in that facility
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what is the significance of a change room?
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to prevent contaminated clothing from leaving the facility
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when must a tight fitting lid be provided for a receptacle
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when that is they way to keep it sanitary
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what needs to happen when vermin are detected?
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extermination
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name two places where food and beverages cannot be stored in a healthcare facility
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where there are toxic materials or toilet rooms
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how many years has OSHA been in existence?
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39
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give three examples of vermin
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roaches, insects, rats
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name three places microorganisms or microbes can be found
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food, water, air
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name three things potable water must be provided for
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drinking, cooking, washing
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what might happen to an employer if violations are ignored and an employee is seriously injured or dies?
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could be fined, cited or criminal charges may be brought
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