SAFETY

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SAFETY

• DHO Chapter 12

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MSDA

• Product
• Hazards
• Handling precautions
• Procedure after spill or fire
• Hazardous ingredients
• Transport precautions
• Emergency phone numbers

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Safety Rules - Electrical

• Do not operate equipment until you have been
  trained to use it
• Check electrical cords for fraying and grounding
  prongs
• Make sure equipment is calibrated properly by
  checking for 8s on the LED

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Safety Rules - Solutions

• Do not mix solutions
• Never use solutions from unlabeled bottles
• Check solution labels 3 times
• Wear appropriate protective gear
• Report spill immediately

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Safety Patient Care

• Do not perform procedures on patients unless
  directed to do so
• Provide privacy
• Identify patients properly
• Explain procedures completely
• Be aware of hazards as they develop
• Check safety check points before leaving room

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Safety - Personal

• Protect yourself and others
• Use correct body mechanics
• Wear proper uniform
• Walk do not run, and keep to the right
• Report injury or accident promptly
• Report unsafe conditions immediately
• Keep all areas clean and neat

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Safety - Personal

• Wash hands frequently
• Wear protective gear when needed
• Dry hands before handling electrical equipment
• Flush areas that come in contact with solutions
  immediately

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Safety Fire Extinguishers

• Class A (Water) paper, cloth, wood
• Class B (CO2) gas and oil
• Class C (Dry Chemical) electrical
• Class ABC (Graphite Chemical) anything

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Safety Fire RACE

• R Rescue
• A Activate alarm
• C Confine fire
• E Extinguish fire

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Safety Fire PASS

• P Pull pin
• A Aim nozzle
• S Squeeze handle
• S Sweep base of fire