SHS Safety & Infection Control 3

Question 1

Which OSHA standard specifically governs the control of hazardous energy during equipment servicing and maintenance to prevent unexpected startup?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147 — Lockout/Tagout

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147, the Control of Hazardous Energy standard (Lockout/Tagout), governs procedures to prevent the unexpected energization of machinery during servicing.

Question 2

In the context of infection control, what does the term 'fomite' refer to?

Accepted Answer

An inanimate object that can carry and transfer infectious agents

Answer

A fomite is any inanimate object (e.g., doorknob, medical equipment) that can harbor and transmit pathogens to a new host.

Question 3

When selecting gloves for protection against chemical hazards in the workplace, what is the MOST important factor to consider?

Accepted Answer

The chemical permeation and degradation resistance of the glove material

Answer

Chemical resistance is determined by the glove material's permeation breakthrough time and degradation rate, which must be matched to the specific chemical hazard.

Question 4

Which type of isolation is used to protect severely immunocompromised patients (e.g., stem cell transplant recipients) from environmental pathogens?

Accepted Answer

Reverse (protective) isolation

Answer

Protective (reverse) isolation uses a positive-pressure environment and HEPA filtration to shield immunocompromised patients from external pathogens rather than containing patient-borne illness.

Question 5

A safety professional is conducting a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). After identifying a hazard, what is the NEXT step in the JHA process?

Accepted Answer

Develop preventive and protective measures

Answer

After identifying hazards associated with each job step, the JHA process requires developing preventive and protective measures to control or eliminate those hazards.

(SHS) Safety and Health Specialist Certificate Practice Test

(SHS) Safety and Health Specialist Certificate Practice Test

SHS Safety & Infection Control 3