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What is OSHA? - correct answer a federal agency governing safety in the workplace, provides guidelines to ensure a high level of safety for hospital workers, and these guidelines are a required part of the safety procedures in all hospitals What are the 3 components that must be present for a fire to burn? - correct answer Ta flammable substance (fuel), oxygen, and heat. Most hospital fires are traceable to one of four causes: - correct answer 1. Spontaneous combustion 2. Open flames 3. Cigarette smokers 4. Electricity Spontaneous combustion - correct answer occurs when a chemical reaction in or near a flammable material causes sufficient heat to generate a fire. Open flames are usually where? - correct answer kitchens and laboratories What type of fires are of special concern in a radiology department? - correct answer electrical fire If you suspect a fire hazard from an electrical malfunction what do you do? - correct answer 1. Turn off the electricity at the main power source. 2. Call for qualified assistance. 3. Stand by with the proper fire extinguisher. True or False: Oxygen does not burn - correct answer True Dr. Red - correct answer Fire According to professional fire marshals, the most frequent infractions of fire safety rules include: - correct answer - Blocking fore doors to prevent them from closing - Storing equipment in corridors, hindering evacuation - Improperly storing flammable items - Using extension cords not approved for hospital use True or False: Fire doors should never be blocked open. They should remain closed unless they are designed to close automatically when the fire alarm is activated. - correct answer True True or False: Corridors should not be used to store equipment - correct answer True In case of a fire, what do you do? - correct answer Rescue Alarm Contain Extinguish/Evacuate Name the 3 classes of fire extinguishers. - correct answer Class A, Class B, & Class C Class A fires - correct answer involve solid combustibles, such as paper or wood Class B fires - correct answer involve flammable liquids or gases Class C fires - correct answer involve electrical equipment or wiring What type of extinguisher is suitable for all three classes of fires and is the type most often found in hospitals and other public buildings. - correct answer A multipurpose, dry chemical extinguisher P. A. .S. S. - correct answer Pull the pin Aim the nozzle Squeeze handle Sweep How is the sweeping motion for effective? - correct answer covers a wider area, decreasing the likelihood that the fire will spread True or False: The last inspection should be no longer than 1 year ago. - correct answer True Chemicals = - correct answer household cleaning agents or as complex as radioactive testing materials What should a spill kit include? - correct answer nitrile gloves, a container of kitty litter, heavy plastic bags, a broom, and a dustpan Where do chemicals need to be properly labeled? - correct answer Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) The following steps help to ensure safety when a spill occurs: - correct answer 1. Limit access to the area. 2. Evacuate the risks involved. 3. Determine whether you have both the equipment and the expertise to clean up the spill safely. 4. If you can proceed safely, clean up the spill immediately. 5. If y