Workplace Safety and Risk Management in SPD Flashcards
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What is the proper response to a needlestick injury in decontamination?
Answer: Immediately wash wound, report to supervisor, seek medical evaluation, and document the incident
Needlestick injuries require immediate wound cleaning, prompt reporting, medical evaluation, and documentation.
What are the ergonomic risks in SPD and how are they mitigated?
Answer: Repetitive motion, heavy lifting, prolonged standing, and awkward postures mitigated through training, equipment, mats, and workstation adjustments
SPD workers face multiple ergonomic hazards requiring comprehensive mitigation.
What chemical hazards exist in SPD?
Answer: Enzymatic detergents, disinfectants, and sterilant chemicals managed through SDS, engineering controls, PPE, and monitoring
Multiple chemical agents throughout SPD require comprehensive hazard management.
What fire safety considerations are specific to SPD?
Answer: Flammable chemicals (ETO), compressed gases, electrical equipment, and packaging lint require specific prevention measures
SPD has specific fire hazards from flammable gases, compressed gas, electrical equipment, and combustible materials.
What is the purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS)?
Answer: Comprehensive information about chemical hazards, safe handling, and emergency procedures, immediately accessible to all exposed employees
SDSs provide essential safety information and must be immediately accessible as required by OSHA.
What infection prevention precautions are specific to SPD workers?
Answer: Heavy-duty utility gloves, fluid-impervious gowns, full face protection, Hepatitis B vaccination, and transmissible disease protocols
SPD workers need enhanced precautions beyond standard due to concentrated pathogen exposure.