Latest Hospital Orientation Quiz And Guided Solutions.
RACE - Rescue / Alert / Contain / Extinguish
PASS - Pull the pin / Aim / Squeeze / Sweep side to side
THE HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATIONS ACT - 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 - 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 - Product Lable and MSDS
Product label - Gives BASIC information
Look for key words such as warning, caution, poisonous
Look for warning symbols
Lable transfered materials
MSDS - Describes the chemical
physical and health hazards
how to handle the chemical safely
what to do in emergency
Most common injury - Lower back strain
, Lifting - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - FIRE
Code Blue - Cardiac Arrest or Respiratory Arrest
Code Pink - Infant/Child Abduction or elopement
Code Silver - Lost Adult
Code Black - Bomb Threat
RACE - Rescue / Alert / Contain / Extinguish
PASS - Pull the pin / Aim / Squeeze / Sweep side to side
THE HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATIONS ACT - 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 - 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 - Product Lable and MSDS
Product label - Gives BASIC information
Look for key words such as warning, caution, poisonous
Look for warning symbols
Lable transfered materials
MSDS - Describes the chemical
physical and health hazards
how to handle the chemical safely
what to do in emergency
Most common injury - Lower back strain
, Lifting - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - FIRE
Code Blue - Cardiac Arrest or Respiratory Arrest
Code Pink - Infant/Child Abduction or elopement
Code Silver - Lost Adult
Code Black - Bomb Threat
