Hazard Control Practices Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Permit-Required Confined Space program in a healthcare facility?
Answer: To ensure safe entry into spaces with potential atmospheric or physical hazards
A Permit-Required Confined Space program protects workers entering spaces like boiler rooms and utility tunnels that may contain hazardous atmospheres.
Which type of ventilation system is used in healthcare to protect workers from chemical fume exposure in laboratories?
Answer: Chemical fume hoods with direct exhaust
Chemical fume hoods capture hazardous fumes at their source and exhaust them directly outside, providing effective engineering control.
What is the OSHA Recordkeeping standard requirement for maintaining a log of work-related injuries and illnesses?
Answer: Records must be kept for 5 years following the year they relate to
OSHA requires employers to maintain the OSHA 300 Log and related forms for five years following the end of the year to which they relate.
What is the purpose of a pre-construction risk assessment (PCRA) in a healthcare facility?
Answer: To identify and mitigate safety risks to patients and staff before construction begins
A PCRA identifies potential hazards from construction activities and establishes preventive measures to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
Which type of guard is required on machines with rotating parts to prevent contact injuries in maintenance areas?
Answer: Fixed barrier guards or interlocked guards
Fixed barrier guards or interlocked guards provide physical barriers preventing contact with rotating parts, the most effective machine guarding method.
What administrative control measure helps reduce ergonomic injuries among healthcare workers who perform patient handling tasks?
Answer: Implementing a safe patient handling program with mechanical lifting equipment and job rotation
A safe patient handling program combining mechanical lifting equipment, training, task rotation, and assessment tools effectively reduces musculoskeletal injuries.