1. Safety in the workplace

2. Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals
This standard states that employers must:
Must inform employees of all hazardous chemicals within the workplace
Must keep a material safety data sheet (msds) binder
Binder has a form for each chemical used in the workplace
Each msds form contains chemical info, and directions for safe use

3. PASS = used to put the fire out
Fire safety
R - rescue
A - Alarm
C - contain
E - extinguish
P – pull
A – aim
S – squeeze
S – sweep
PASS = used to put the fire out
Only PASS if the fire is less than the size of a small trash can, if there is no chance of explosion, or spreading

4. Fall precautions Keep patients safe! Keep the floor clean and dry
Use night lights
Always leave bed in lowest position
Call light must be within reach
No rugs
Keep a clear pathway
If medications cause increased urination, don’t give at night
If a patient has a high risk of falling (iv’s, pain meds, post surgery), inform them to ask for help before getting out of bed
Always leave at least 2 bed rails up (but no more than 3 – 4 bed rails up = restraints (can’t do without md’s order))
Keep patients safe!

5. Body mechanics Keep yourself safe!
Carry heavy objects close to your body
Lift with your legs, not your back
Avoid twisting, turning, and bending
Squat instead of bending
If pushing a wheelchair, keep feet aligned in front of you

6. Test review What is a microbe? Differentiate pathogen and non-pathogen
Differentiate aerobic and anaerobic
Differentiate bacteria and virus
Describe the classifications of bacteria and give an example of each
List and describe the parts of the chain of infection
Describe aseptic technique
Differentiate the levels of aseptic technique/control (antisepsis, Disinfection, sterilization)
How do you apply/remove ppe?
What is race/pass
Describe fall precautions
Describe body mechanics
List some safety precautions under the needlestick safety act
Differentiate the BBP standard & the Occupational Exposure to hazardous chemicals standard
What does OSHA stand for?
Which bbp has a vaccination?

7. Use your notes, powerpoints, book to complete the following assignment access code: osha TEST Tomorrow!