Body Mechanics Preventing Accidents and Injuries preventing Accidents and Injuries continued Observing Fire Safety Fire Safety continued
100
Body mechanics
Refers to the way the body moves and maintains balance while making the most efficient use of all its part.
100
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Division of Department of labor that establishes safety standards for the workplace
100
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids
100
Fire Extinguishers
These are classified and labeled according to the kind of fire they extinguish
100
carelessness with smoking and with matches
These are the MAJOR cause of fires
200
8-10 inches
In order to maintain a broad base of support how far apart should your feet be
200
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Provided by all manufactures that state any hazardous products they sell
200
Ergonomics
Applied Science used to promote the safety & well- being of a person by adapting the environment
200
Class C
This Class of extinguishers are used on electrical fires
200
Class A
This Class of extinguishers are used on fires involving combustibles such as paper and cloth
300
Hips and knees
You should bend from what when picking up objects to maintain good body mechanics
300
Knock and ask permission to enter
To provide privacy for your patient you should do this before entering the room
300
Radiation exposure
A environmental hazard that is a major concern in dental offices
300
Oxygen, fuel, heat
Fires need these three things in order to start
300
Carbon Dioxide
This type of extinguisher leaves a powdery, snow like residue
400
shoulders, upper arms, hips, and thighs
Use larger and stronger muscles for lifting. The larger/stronger muscles are located
400
National Fire Protection Associations color code
This code alerts the user to health, fire, reactivity, or other specific hazards of the chemical
400
flush the area with cool water/ inform supervisor
If any solutions come in contact with your skin or eyes you should (2 things)
400
Center or top of fire
You should NOT spray into what part of the fire when using an extinguisher
400
Halon
This type of extinguisher contains gas that interferes with the chemical reaction that occurs when fuel burns.
500
1. muscles work best when used correctly
2. correct use of muscles make lifting easier
3. prevents fatigue/strain and saves energy
4. prevents injury to self and others
The four main reasons for using good body mechanics
500
1. side rails are up
2. bed is in lowest level
3. wheels on bed are locked
4. call bell within reach
5. patients personal items are within reach
6. Leave area clean
7. Wash hands
Safety checkpoints that should be done before exiting a patients room (Name 2)
500
Health Hazard
On the National Fire protection Associations color code label , the color blue H stands for what
500
P- pull the pin
A- Aim
S- Squeeze the handle
S- sweep extinguisher from side to side
The acronym PASS stands for what
500
R- rescue anyone in immediate danger
A- Activate the Alarm
C- Contain the fire
E- Extinguish the fire or evacuate the area
RACE stands for what






Chapter 14 Promotion of Safety

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