Hospital Orientation Questions & Answers, Already Passed!!

RACE - Answer-Rescue / Alert / Contain / Extinguish PASS - Answer-Pull the pin / Aim / Squeeze / Sweep side to side THE HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATIONS ACT - Answer-This federal regulatory standard requires employers to inventory and label hazardous chemicals in the workplace and to inform and train workers about chemical hazards Its Up To You To - Answer-Read labels Study the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Use proper protective equipment Follow safety precautions Two primary sources of information on hazardous materials are - Answer-Product Lable and MSDS Product label - Answer-Gives BASIC information Look for key words such as warning, caution, poisonous Look for warning symbols Lable transfered materials MSDS - Answer-Describes the chemical physical and health hazards how to handle the chemical safely what to do in emergency Most common injury - Answer-Lower back strain Lifting - Answer-1. Keep load close to your body. 2. Bend the knees and hips. 3. Tighten the abdominal muscles when you lift. 4. Avoid twisting as you lift. 5. Lift with legs and buttocks. 6. Maintain natural curves of the back.Pushing and Pulling - Answer-1. Stay close to the load. 2. Avoid leaning forward. 3. Push rather than pull whenever possible. 4. Use both arms. 5. Tighten stomach muscles when pushing. Reaching - Answer-1. Reach only as far as is comfortable, usually at shoulder level. 2. Test weight by lifting corner. 3. Let arms and legs do the work, keeping the back straight. 4. Tighten the stomach muscles as you lift. 5. Arrange work area to minimize reaching. Twisting - Answer-1. Kneel down on one knee. 2. Maintain the natural curves of the back. 3. Position yourself for the best possible leverage. 4. Turn entire body, keeping feet and hips pointing in the same direction. Bending - Answer-1. Maintain the natural curves of the back. 2. Bend the legs and hips rather than the back. 3. When leaning forward, move your whole body not just your arms. Sitting - Answer-1. Get a chair with good lumbar support. 2. Sit close to your work rather than leaning. 3. Change positions often to avoid fatigue. Keep arms and shoulders relaxed. Code Red - Answer-FIRE Code Blue - Answer-Cardiac Arrest or Respiratory Arrest