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26 Cards in this Set
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what might happen to an employer if violations are ignored and an employee is seriously injured or dies? |
could be fined, cited or criminal charges may be brought |
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name three things potable water must be provided for |
drinking, cooking, washing |
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name three places microorganisms or microbes can be found |
food, water, air |
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give three examples of vermin |
roaches, insects, rats |
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how many years has OSHA been in existence? What year was OSHA ESTABLISHED? |
45 1971 |
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name two places where food and beverages cannot be stored in a healthcare facility |
where there are toxic materals or toilet rooms |
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what needs to happen when vermin are detected? |
Extermination |
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when must a tight fitting lid be provided for a receptacle |
When it is a sanitary situation |
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what is the significance of a change room? |
to prevent contaminated clothing from leaving the facility |
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what determines the number of toilets in a facility? |
the number of workers in that facility |
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what determines the number of toilets in a facility? |
the number of workers in that facility |
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name three OSHA violations in the healthcare system |
bloodborne pathogens, eyewash protection, PPE |
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who does OSHA consider employees? |
part time, full time, probationary workers |
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poor or inadequate sanitation can lead to ? |
infectious, parasitic diseases |
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how often should food and beverage garbage be collected? |
at least once every work day |
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name three things that non-potable water can be used for |
clean floors, swimming pools, creeks |
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what is the name of the federal agency responsible for enforcing health and safety standards? |
OSHA |
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name at least 4 areas of concern of a healthcare facility that the safety committee should be responsible for |
floors, pharmacy, OR, lasers |
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what does the OSHA act state? |
every private sector employer of 10 or more workers maintain a workplace free of recognized hazards |
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name at least three elements that should be included in the safety and health plan |
inspections, exposure monitoring, record keeping |
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when does OSHA use the "general duty cause" |
when a particular standard cannot be applied |
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what is OSHA's #1 concern |
employee safety |
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what three things must be available in a washing facility? |
running water, soap, and towels |
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what does OSHA stand for? |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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what is used in plumbing systems to prevent contaminated water from mixing with non-contaminated water? |
backflow or backsiphonage devices |
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name 4 examples of a health care facility |
nursing home, doctors office, hospital, dentist office |
