As a health care worker,what do you need to be aware of?
The legistlation that is designed to affect safety in the workplace (Occupational Health and Safety legislation in Canada)
What are the 3 levels of legislation in a health care facility?
- Federal OHS (outlines rights/ responsibilities of workers, supervisors and employers)
- Provincial (Outlines provincial legislation)
- Muncipal (details of acts)
Which legislation(s) is responsible for WHMIS?
Federal and provincial
Which legislation(s) is responsible for fire accidents?
Municipal
Which legislation(s) is responsible for waste disposal?
Provincial and municipal
If an accident occurs, who’s responsiblity is it to fill out an accident report form?
The employee
When an accident happens, what are the 2 things the employee must do?
- Report the accident to supervisor or OHS if supervisor not present
- Fill out accident report no matter how small the injury is
What is the number one common workplace injuries?
Back pain
What are the 3 classes of fire?
combustibles, liquid fuels, electrical
What are the 3 types of fire extigushers and what are they used to extingush?
- CO2 - used for liquid fuels and electrical
- dry chemical - used for combustible, liquid fuels and electrical
- H2O - used for combustible
What is the acronymn use to extinguish a fire?
P - Pull pin
A - Aim Low
S - Squeeze Handle
S - Sweep from side to side
If clothing is on fire, what should you do?
Stop, drop and roll
Why is ionizing radiation harmful?
Because it can form ion and free radicals in tissue
What are the 4 component of WHMIS?
- Classification Criteria and Hazard Information
- Safety data sheets
- Labelling
- Worker education
What are the 2 hazard groups?
Physical and Health hazards
What are the 2 types of labels used for WHMIS control products?
- Supplier Labels
- Workplace Labels
What are the 6 information provided on the supplier label?
- Product Identifer/ Name of product
- Hazard Pictograms
- Signal Word - “Danger” (less hazard products may not have a signal word)
- Hazard Statement - explains what type of hazard it is
- Precautionary Statement
- Supplier Identifier / Supplying company
What are the 3 information on workplace labels?
- Product Identifier / Product name
- Safe Handling Information
- Location of SDS
Which catergory number is more serious, catergory 1 or catergory 4?
Catergory 1 is more serious than catergory 4
Who controls the storage, shipping and use of radioactive materials?
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Who needs to know about the Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations?
Those who ship, transport and receive dangerous goods (dangerous goods will have a label on them)
