Hospital Orientation Comprehensive
Exam With Solved Solutions.
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
Code Pink - Answer Infant/Child Abduction or elopement
Exam With Solved Solutions.
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
Code Pink - Answer Infant/Child Abduction or elopement
