Safety & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards
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Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, which document must employers make available to employees who are at risk of occupational exposure?
Answer: Exposure Control Plan
OSHA requires employers to establish and maintain a written Exposure Control Plan that outlines procedures to minimize bloodborne pathogen exposure.
An EMS crew arrives at a structure fire scene. Who has overall incident command authority over EMS operations at the scene?
Answer: The fire department incident commander
At a structure fire, the fire department incident commander holds overall scene authority, including over EMS personnel operating on scene.
Which federal regulation governs the transport of hazardous materials by ground emergency vehicles?
Answer: 49 CFR (DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations)
49 CFR, enforced by the Department of Transportation, regulates hazardous materials transportation including by emergency vehicles.
When using a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) at a hazmat scene, what is the primary advantage over a standard N95 mask?
Answer: It provides a higher assigned protection factor and does not require fit testing
PAPRs have a higher assigned protection factor (25–1000) than N95s and do not require individual fit testing.
A patient refuses transport after an EMS evaluation. To protect the crew legally, the EMT should:
Answer: Document the refusal thoroughly and have the patient sign an against-medical-advice form
Thorough documentation and a signed AMA form are essential to protect EMS personnel legally when a competent adult refuses care.
Which NFPA standard specifically addresses protective clothing for EMS personnel?
Answer: NFPA 1999
NFPA 1999 establishes minimum performance requirements for protective clothing worn by EMS personnel during patient care.
An EMS provider inadvertently self-sticks with a used needle. What is the FIRST action they should take?
Answer: Immediately wash the site with soap and water and report the exposure
The immediate action following a needlestick is to wash the site thoroughly with soap and water, then report the exposure per the employer's exposure control plan.