Edition 9th Edition by Louise M Simmers, Karen
Simmers-Nartker, Sharon Simmers-Kobelak, Janet Fuller
body mechanics - ANSWER the way in which the body moves and maintains
balance
4 reasons for correct body mechanics - ANSWER 1. muscles work best
2. prevents strain and fatigue
3. lifting and pulling is easier
4. prevents injury
3 principles of good posture - ANSWER 1. shoulders straight up
2. shoulders are relaxed and pulled up
3. weight balanced on each foot
ergonomics - ANSWER applied science to promote safety and well being by
adapting the environment and using tech to prevent injuries
OSHA - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration (establishes and
enforces safety standards for workplace)
OEHCS - ANSWER Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standards
MSDSs - ANSWER Material Safety Data Sheets
MSDS includes what info? - ANSWER 1. product info
2. instructions
3. cleanup procedure
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard - ANSWER has mandates to protect health care
providers from disease caused by exposure to body fluids
Environmental hazards - ANSWER 1. burned out bulbs
2. frayed electrical cords
3. missing floor tiles
4. torn carpet
5. scalding water
NFPA - ANSWER National Fire Protection Association
Blue label - ANSWER healthy hazard
red - ANSWER fire hazard