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- Explain the history of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Describe the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard as it applies to the healthcare setting.
- Review the role of OSHA standards in preventing tuberculosis (TB) transmission.
- Explain the impact of OSHA regulations on employee health, including risk management and safety issues in a healthcare setting.
- Discuss hazardous materials and waste management in a healthcare facility.
- Explain the necessity for radiation safety in healthcare facilities.
- Describe the process of handling blood and chemical spills.
- Outline the impact of fire safety on patients and employees in the healthcare facility.
- Discuss indoor air quality, ergonomics, and latex allergy concerns in healthcare facilities.
- Discuss legal issues and employee safety as applied to the healthcare facility.
- Describe what might occur during an OSHA consultation and inspection.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act established all of the following federal agencies, EXCEPT:
The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires facilities to implement a(n)
How many new tuberculosis (TB) cases reported occurred in the United States in 2024?
The CDC has recommended that protective devices used in healthcare settings be
Which of the following is considered to be medical treatment, recordable on the OSHA 300 Log?
How many workers were fatally injured by assault and/or violent attack in the workplace in 2023?
One way to determine if a chemical is hazardous is by consulting a list provided by the
The greatest proportion of hazardous waste generated by healthcare facilities is in the form of
Radiation badges are required to monitor employees likely to receive a dose in excess of what percentage of the allowed quarterly exposure limits?
If a chemical or blood spill occurs, a factor to be considered is
To ensure a successful fire safety program, the fire marshal should inspect the facility
A familiar term for an indoor air quality problem is
An area of concern for operating room air quality is the presence of
An example of an ergonomic risk factor is
Which of the following reactions to latex is the most serious in terms of medical sequelae?
An area a lawyer might investigate in connection with an employee incident could be
To qualify for a free OSHA consultation, a facility must have no more than
A condition requiring immediate action that is found during a consultation is called a(n)
If an inspector arrives at your facility without a warrant and you refuse to allow him in, you are availing yourself of your
A violation that the employer intentionally and knowingly commits is referred to as
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