HSPA Workplace Safety and Risk Management in SPD 2

Question 1

What is the proper response to a needlestick injury in decontamination?

Accepted Answer

Immediately wash wound, report to supervisor, seek medical evaluation, and document the incident

Answer

Needlestick injuries require immediate wound cleaning, prompt reporting, medical evaluation, and documentation.

Question 2

What are the ergonomic risks in SPD and how are they mitigated?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive motion, heavy lifting, prolonged standing, and awkward postures mitigated through training, equipment, mats, and workstation adjustments

Answer

SPD workers face multiple ergonomic hazards requiring comprehensive mitigation.

Question 3

What chemical hazards exist in SPD?

Accepted Answer

Enzymatic detergents, disinfectants, and sterilant chemicals managed through SDS, engineering controls, PPE, and monitoring

Answer

Multiple chemical agents throughout SPD require comprehensive hazard management.

Question 4

What fire safety considerations are specific to SPD?

Accepted Answer

Flammable chemicals (ETO), compressed gases, electrical equipment, and packaging lint require specific prevention measures

Answer

SPD has specific fire hazards from flammable gases, compressed gas, electrical equipment, and combustible materials.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive information about chemical hazards, safe handling, and emergency procedures, immediately accessible to all exposed employees

Answer

SDSs provide essential safety information and must be immediately accessible as required by OSHA.

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