Occupational Health & Safety Guidelines Flashcards
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What is the correct way to dispose of used sharps (needles) found during custodial duties?
Answer: Use tongs or a scoop to place in a puncture-resistant sharps container
Found sharps must be picked up with tongs or a scoop (never bare hands) and placed directly into a designated puncture-resistant sharps container.
What does SDS Section 8 specifically address?
Answer: Exposure controls and personal protective equipment
SDS Section 8 covers exposure controls and personal protective equipment, including permissible exposure limits and recommended PPE.
A custodian working in a school notices a student has vomited in a hallway. Which type of cleaner should be used first?
Answer: An EPA-registered disinfectant appropriate for biological contamination
Vomit is a biological contaminant that may contain norovirus or other pathogens, requiring an EPA-registered disinfectant after initial cleanup.
When is it appropriate for a custodian to enter a permit-required confined space such as a utility vault?
Answer: Only after completing all required permit-required confined space entry procedures
Permit-required confined spaces may only be entered after completing all required procedures including atmospheric testing, ventilation, and securing a signed entry permit.
Which practice best prevents repetitive strain injuries for custodians who frequently mop large floor areas?
Answer: Alternating grip positions and taking scheduled micro-breaks
Alternating grip positions and taking regular micro-breaks reduces cumulative stress on muscles and tendons, helping prevent repetitive strain injuries.
What does the phrase 'hierarchy of controls' mean in workplace safety?
Answer: A prioritized framework for eliminating or reducing hazards, from elimination to PPE
The hierarchy of controls is a prioritized framework that ranks hazard control methods from most effective (elimination) to least effective (PPE).
What action should a custodian take if they experience symptoms of chemical overexposure such as dizziness or difficulty breathing?
Answer: Immediately leave the area, get fresh air, and seek medical attention
Symptoms of chemical overexposure are a medical emergency; the worker must immediately leave the contaminated area, get fresh air, and seek prompt medical attention.